'00 W210 4Matic Wagon Rear Sagging... springs or accumulators?
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2000 E 320 4Matic Wagon & 1993 Toyota Camry
'00 W210 4Matic Wagon Rear Sagging... springs or accumulators?
Hello guys. It's been a while since I've posted here, but I continue to appreciate all of the great info that circulates on this and the "other" MB forum.
Our '00 W210 4Matic wagon is riding low and harsh in the rear. 129k miles, all original suspension components (to the best of my knowledge). I had it aligned last month at the local dealer, and the sales writer said it needed new rear springs. I know they attempted to adjust the rear suspension ride height, but it was already maxed out (probably at the last alignment).
I'm skeptical that the springs are the problem. I plan to replace the rear accumulator bulbs, and I'm wondering if it makes sense to replace the springs too. I can buy the accumulators and replace them myself, but I'm not comfortable replacing the springs myself. If I take the wagon to the indy for springs I may as well have him do the accumulators too. Of course, that's a lot more $$$ than diy-ing the accumulators and keeping the old springs.
Any thoughts? Should I diy the accumulators first and see what happens? Should I bite the bullet and get the springs and accumulators done by the indy?
Thanks in advance.
Our '00 W210 4Matic wagon is riding low and harsh in the rear. 129k miles, all original suspension components (to the best of my knowledge). I had it aligned last month at the local dealer, and the sales writer said it needed new rear springs. I know they attempted to adjust the rear suspension ride height, but it was already maxed out (probably at the last alignment).
I'm skeptical that the springs are the problem. I plan to replace the rear accumulator bulbs, and I'm wondering if it makes sense to replace the springs too. I can buy the accumulators and replace them myself, but I'm not comfortable replacing the springs myself. If I take the wagon to the indy for springs I may as well have him do the accumulators too. Of course, that's a lot more $$$ than diy-ing the accumulators and keeping the old springs.
Any thoughts? Should I diy the accumulators first and see what happens? Should I bite the bullet and get the springs and accumulators done by the indy?
Thanks in advance.
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From: New York / New Jersey
00 E320 Wagon 4matic
Hello guys. It's been a while since I've posted here, but I continue to appreciate all of the great info that circulates on this and the "other" MB forum.
Our '00 W210 4Matic wagon is riding low and harsh in the rear. 129k miles, all original suspension components (to the best of my knowledge). I had it aligned last month at the local dealer, and the sales writer said it needed new rear springs. I know they attempted to adjust the rear suspension ride height, but it was already maxed out (probably at the last alignment).
I'm skeptical that the springs are the problem. I plan to replace the rear accumulator bulbs, and I'm wondering if it makes sense to replace the springs too. I can buy the accumulators and replace them myself, but I'm not comfortable replacing the springs myself. If I take the wagon to the indy for springs I may as well have him do the accumulators too. Of course, that's a lot more $$$ than diy-ing the accumulators and keeping the old springs.
Any thoughts? Should I diy the accumulators first and see what happens? Should I bite the bullet and get the springs and accumulators done by the indy?
Thanks in advance.
Our '00 W210 4Matic wagon is riding low and harsh in the rear. 129k miles, all original suspension components (to the best of my knowledge). I had it aligned last month at the local dealer, and the sales writer said it needed new rear springs. I know they attempted to adjust the rear suspension ride height, but it was already maxed out (probably at the last alignment).
I'm skeptical that the springs are the problem. I plan to replace the rear accumulator bulbs, and I'm wondering if it makes sense to replace the springs too. I can buy the accumulators and replace them myself, but I'm not comfortable replacing the springs myself. If I take the wagon to the indy for springs I may as well have him do the accumulators too. Of course, that's a lot more $$$ than diy-ing the accumulators and keeping the old springs.
Any thoughts? Should I diy the accumulators first and see what happens? Should I bite the bullet and get the springs and accumulators done by the indy?
Thanks in advance.
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From: DFW
2 2001 E320s, 2005 E320 4Matic
Make a thorough inspection of all suspension components including hydraulic lines, fluid level and condition. If the shocks are not weeping or leaking they are good. Springs, especially in your location are prone to rusting and breaking. If all the above is good, and the issue is a harsh ride, replace the accumulators. This is an easy DIY, and instructions can be found easily. This is a pretty simple system, and easy to troubleshoot.
Last edited by RichM; Aug 26, 2014 at 09:56 PM.
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00 E320 Wagon 4matic
Make a thorough inspection of all suspension components including hydraulic lines and fluid level and condition If the shocks are not weeping or leaking they are good. Springs, especially in your location are prone to rusting and breaking. If all the above is good, and the issue is a harsh ride, replace the accumulators. This is an easy DIY, and instructions can be found easily. This is a pretty simple system, and easy to troubleshoot.
Can someone PLEASE provide a link to the accumulator replacement procedure/instructions.
Thanks in advance.
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From: DFW
2 2001 E320s, 2005 E320 4Matic
Second link post #37, is very comprehensive.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/atta...ulator-removal
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...-values-4.html
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/atta...ulator-removal
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...-values-4.html
Last edited by RichM; Aug 27, 2014 at 11:06 AM.
