05 E500 New ride Airmatic shock replacement.
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05 E500 New ride Airmatic shock replacement.
I just picked up a 05 E500 with a blown front drivers side shock. After removing wheel to confirm bad shock it turns out to be a aftermarket Arnot shock. I ordered a new one. My main Question is will i have to do a calibration after the new shock is installed? Also cars has 130k anything i should look at and expect to replace? Bought this car to replace my 99 Ml430, which i did a good amount of work too and i know the cars share similar engine and components.
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It's a straight swap no calibration required however be extremely careful you do not over tighter the air line hose that goes into the top of the shock as the thread on the shock is plastic and very easy to strip
Last edited by Steve_k_550; Jan 25, 2016 at 06:06 PM.
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2004 Mercedes E500, 2008 Mercedes ML350
I just picked up a 05 E500 with a blown front drivers side shock. After removing wheel to confirm bad shock it turns out to be a aftermarket Arnot shock. I ordered a new one. My main Question is will i have to do a calibration after the new shock is installed? Also cars has 130k anything i should look at and expect to replace? Bought this car to replace my 99 Ml430, which i did a good amount of work too and i know the cars share similar engine and components.
Last edited by wjcandee; Jan 26, 2016 at 06:11 PM.
