Strut Replacement
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2007 E350 4Matic
Strut Replacement
Noticed a clunking sound over larger bumps at lower speeds and the dealership said that it needed a new driver's side Strut. Car has the the regular (not air) suspension. MB dealership quoted me $1700 for the repair, but the dealership I bought it from (Walser Toyota in Bloomington, MN) is willing to have the car repaired through the MB dealership for $1k, at a wholesale cost. Still seems pricey. Especially for a car I just purchased.
However, I think that I found the part that I need for 160 bucks.
http://www.thebenzbin.com/products/?...37&search.y=11
Is there a DIY write up floating around? Searched, but wasn't able to find anything. Is there a good independant MB mechanic in the Minneapolis metro area that anyone can recommend?
Car is a 2007 E350 4Matic Sport P1, just hit 58k
Thanks in advance
However, I think that I found the part that I need for 160 bucks.
http://www.thebenzbin.com/products/?...37&search.y=11
Is there a DIY write up floating around? Searched, but wasn't able to find anything. Is there a good independant MB mechanic in the Minneapolis metro area that anyone can recommend?
Car is a 2007 E350 4Matic Sport P1, just hit 58k
Thanks in advance
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2007 E350 4Matic
just called Munich Motors here in town, and they said the part lists for $1300 bucks. maybe I'm looking at the wrong strut. Does anyone know if they are different for a 4Matic vs rwd?
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Does your car have air suspension - that would explain that repair price for a front airmatic strut? Weird for any shock to make clunking noises at only 58K.
"Strut" is also referred to the control arm that goes from the front of the car to the front wheel knuckle.
Hope all goes well.
"Strut" is also referred to the control arm that goes from the front of the car to the front wheel knuckle.
Hope all goes well.
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Noticed a clunking sound over larger bumps at lower speeds and the dealership said that it needed a new driver's side Strut. Car has the the regular (not air) suspension. MB dealership quoted me $1700 for the repair, but the dealership I bought it from (Walser Toyota in Bloomington, MN) is willing to have the car repaired through the MB dealership for $1k, at a wholesale cost. Still seems pricey. Especially for a car I just purchased.
However, I think that I found the part that I need for 160 bucks.
http://www.thebenzbin.com/products/?...37&search.y=11
Is there a DIY write up floating around? Searched, but wasn't able to find anything. Is there a good independant MB mechanic in the Minneapolis metro area that anyone can recommend?
Car is a 2007 E350 4Matic Sport P1, just hit 58k
Thanks in advance
However, I think that I found the part that I need for 160 bucks.
http://www.thebenzbin.com/products/?...37&search.y=11
Is there a DIY write up floating around? Searched, but wasn't able to find anything. Is there a good independant MB mechanic in the Minneapolis metro area that anyone can recommend?
Car is a 2007 E350 4Matic Sport P1, just hit 58k
Thanks in advance
I had the same problem with mu e320 wagon (non airmatic on the front) - and I just changed this part
http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Numbe..._2CB14693.aspx
now everuthing is fine. The dealier stiler told me over a thousand but I checked the local german carrs service in chicago and they were just laughing about the dealer quote......
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$1000 is way too much for replacing a shock absorber, unless something else needs to be replaced. If the spring is not broken, it can be reused, considering it only has 58k mi. Do a search in youtube.com for a generic DIY for replacing struts. The most difficult part is replacing/installing the spring. It shouldn't cost more than $150 in labor for changing one shock at most indy shops. Last time, an indy shop charged me only $300 in labor for changing all 4 struts in a BMW 530i.
Do you see oil leak in the shock? If you push down on the front corner of the car, if the car bounces more than 1.5 times (bounces up then down 1/2 and stops bouncing), the shock is probably worn, otherwise, the shock should be good.
Have an indy shop check out the ball joints and other suspension parts. People can't quote you the cost of the repair without looking at the problem.
Do you see oil leak in the shock? If you push down on the front corner of the car, if the car bounces more than 1.5 times (bounces up then down 1/2 and stops bouncing), the shock is probably worn, otherwise, the shock should be good.
Have an indy shop check out the ball joints and other suspension parts. People can't quote you the cost of the repair without looking at the problem.
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just called an independant shop, and they are telling me a new unit from MB is 1300 bucks....
Jon -- was the car a 4matic with the sport package? I was told that the struts are all unique, ie, rwd vs 4 matic and sport vs non-sport.
Don't want to get hosed -- thanks to all for the info so far!
Jon -- was the car a 4matic with the sport package? I was told that the struts are all unique, ie, rwd vs 4 matic and sport vs non-sport.
Don't want to get hosed -- thanks to all for the info so far!
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spent much less just for these middle section control arm ball joints ...
I had the same sit with the leakage from the tranny. The autohaus on edens close to chicago told me that I have to change a transmission pan but it was just a connector.....
nice
research research and research....
good luck
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so, the plot thickens,,, the $1,000 estimate is for both front struts installed. I made a couple calls, and I guess that the struts are dealer-only items. I was told that there are 4 different struts for the E350, and the 4matic Sport package is a unique part. Does anyone have a source that I could order this from? I have looked all over the interwebs and have only been able to find either the airmatic or the strut for the standard (non-sport) model.
I have replaced the control arms, brakes and pad, valve cover gaskets, and cam chain tensioner gaskets on my previous BMW's and Audi A6. I wouldn't say I'm an expert mechanic by any stretch, but I know just enough to be dangerous
. is replacing these as hard as I have been led to believe?
If anyone can provide me a source, I'm going to roll up my sleeves and try it myself. I'll post a DIY write-up as well.
Thanks all
I have replaced the control arms, brakes and pad, valve cover gaskets, and cam chain tensioner gaskets on my previous BMW's and Audi A6. I wouldn't say I'm an expert mechanic by any stretch, but I know just enough to be dangerous
. is replacing these as hard as I have been led to believe? If anyone can provide me a source, I'm going to roll up my sleeves and try it myself. I'll post a DIY write-up as well.
Thanks all
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I would go with a set of Bilstein HD's if I were you. $499 on eBay for both front struts and both rear shocks. Rears are easy, and fronts can be done by renting a spring compressor. You'll need access to an impact gun and air compressor to remove the nut from the top of the front struts. All 4 can be done in around 2-3 hours.
The $1000+ sounds as though it's for air shocks, which you said you didn't have. If that's the price for regular MB front struts then it's an absurd amount in my opinion.
GL.
The $1000+ sounds as though it's for air shocks, which you said you didn't have. If that's the price for regular MB front struts then it's an absurd amount in my opinion.
GL.
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Hey, I was just wondering if the OP ever finished the project and which struts he went with. I have a 2007 E350 4matic w/ SP1. Basically the same set up as the OP. I also need to change my front struts and was wondering if the Bilstein B8 struts actually work with my car. I know that the E350's come with different struts for each set up and ours require a special one since we have 4matic and the sports package. I really would rather use the Bilstein ones instead of the OEM's. Also, if the Bilstein ones do work, any recommendations on which ones to go with? The B6 or the B8. I want as smooth and comfortable a ride as possible.
Thanks in advance guys.
Thanks in advance guys.
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Hey, I was just wondering if the OP ever finished the project and which struts he went with. I have a 2007 E350 4matic w/ SP1. Basically the same set up as the OP. I also need to change my front struts and was wondering if the Bilstein B8 struts actually work with my car. I know that the E350's come with different struts for each set up and ours require a special one since we have 4matic and the sports package. I really would rather use the Bilstein ones instead of the OEM's. Also, if the Bilstein ones do work, any recommendations on which ones to go with? The B6 or the B8. I want as smooth and comfortable a ride as possible.
Thanks in advance guys.
Thanks in advance guys.
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2007 E350 4matic w/ sports package, 2002 S500
I have 60k miles on them, but mercedes has been telling me since 50k that I need to change the struts. I'm hoping that I haven't already messed up some of the ball joints or control arms. I mostly do city driving and I'm definitely feeling every single bump and I'm starting to here a noise as well.
Any help would be appreciated. I was hoping to place the order today. If it turns out that I can only use the OEM ones, what would be the best place to purchase them?
Any help would be appreciated. I was hoping to place the order today. If it turns out that I can only use the OEM ones, what would be the best place to purchase them?
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