Changing rear shocks in WAGON with self leveling - PROBLEM - Page 2

Hubi · 2011-05-02 16:27:39

Here is a video I just made of this job. Hope it makes the next persons replacement easier. https://youtu.be/gpXX7WXvSGk

11-30-2023, 05:26 PM

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2000 SL 500 Sport, 2002 SL 500 Silver Arrow , 2004 E320 4matic Estate , 2003 E320 sedan

After reading this thread and have done this job on my E320 sedan I decided to go for it on my 2004 E320 estate . I sprayed PB blaster the day before and prior to do the job . I also hit it with heat gun before attempting to loosen the plate and shock . I didn’t get the special tool but used a large channel locks (not good grip ) . The LARGE vice grip did the trick and I was able to turn the shaft 1 full turn before the shaft cracked !

I read a few more people had that happened to them . My advice is get the special tool and don’t risk have the shaft crack on you

anyone that had my luck was able to drill it out successfully?

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