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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 08:27 AM
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E500 4matic Suspension Repair

I would like to replace the air ride strut on my 2004 E 500 with air ride suspension. The drivers side is sagging by about an inch. Any words of caution or helpful hints? Thanks, Tony
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 09:17 AM
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Buy Arnott, stay stock get life time warranty on the parts do it soon before damaging the compressor..
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 10:43 AM
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Buy Arnott, stay stock get life time warranty on the parts do it soon before damaging the compressor..
+1 and replace in pairs front/front rear/rear.
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 11:44 AM
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OK so both front struts if I understand you correctly! Is it a "simple" replacement, or is there a "special" procedure since they are air ride with adjustable settings? Thanks, Tony
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 04:48 PM
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This should help also disconnect both upper ball joints and both sides of the front sway bar. Be careful with air lines and wires.

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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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Thank you kindly, Tony
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 08:17 PM
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PS: I'll be calling this week!! Tony
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Old Jun 17, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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IF you run into issues ask on this site to solve the issue.

AND DON"T let all the air out of the strut when you get it to install or you might damage the seals. You can reduce pressure but don't go to zero.
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