Paulcomi

Here's a video I just uploaded which documents the process of removing and replacing front air struts on my E550. At the time I did this there were no videos available so I hope this is helpful to others.

Nicolas Farinas

Was the non 4matic part number 212320333880 ?

belarus27

Have done both of mines.
just gotta have the right tools.
pretty much the key.

Tom in Austin

Great video, very informative. I've been pondering an E550 and what it would take to change the airmatic units and now I know it's pretty simple. But, unfortunately, pretty expensive.

What I didn't realize before is that the damping function is still basically a hydraulic shock absorber, the airbag just provides springing and ride height. And when the damping part werars out you're in for a whole unit even if the airbag's still working ok.

Arrie

This is the video that convinced me to do the job myself. I had done the rear ones and thought front might be too difficult. Turned out to be easier job in front than rear. The biggest job in either end is to jack up the car and remove the wheel.

After having purchased the correct tools this job was very easy. Anybody who is just a little hands on person can do it. And there is no danger to mess up with alignment as there are no slotted alignment holes. Just round very accurate bolt holes.

robertcr8

Youre video is greatly appreciated. Any reason youre aware of for the bags not to inflate?