Air Spring Problem
10-05-2018, 07:01 PM
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2004 E500 sport
Air Spring Problem
I just replaced the left rear air spring as it was completely dead. Install was smooth a quick.
Now the entire driver's side of the car sits lower than the passenger side. It's like the passenger side is stuck in the up position and the driver side is stuck in the lower sport position.
Hitting the "Raise and Lower" button doesn't change it.
Now the entire driver's side of the car sits lower than the passenger side. It's like the passenger side is stuck in the up position and the driver side is stuck in the lower sport position.
Hitting the "Raise and Lower" button doesn't change it.
10-06-2018, 09:02 AM
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'99 and '05 E55 AMG
More info. Were the original factory air springs on the car? Was the replacement an OEM air spring or an Arnott (or equivalent)? If one side is OEM and the other aftermarket, that's the problem. Replace air springs in pairs, do not mix and match OEM and aftermarket. If replacing a bad Arnott with another Arnott, it will take a bit more digging. Did you have the car sitting on its suspension prior to torquing the bolts? Assuming both rear air springs are identical manufacture, loosen the bolts on the air springs and shocks, ensure car is level, then torque the bolts to the proper value.
