Airbag Struts
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2000 Mercedes S430
Airbag Struts
I have a 2000 Mercedes S430 and the problem I'm having is the Airbag Struts leak down once the car is parked. They will immediately pump up when the car is started and remain that way until the car is parked. Could someone tell me what my problem is. Just a note of what else is happening, it sounds like a relief valve is releasing the air once the car is in park as well.
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2008 GL550
Heres another how to video:
From the comments section:
" When you're ready to remove or replace the strut. Leave the top three nuts loosely fastened then compress the strut with a small jack on one of the forks at the bottom of the strut. ( I used a bottle jack). You can then get it over the driveshaft with ease. The only issue when fitting the new one, is you need to charge the system with air to re-extend the strut so you can get the anti-roll bar drop link back on. So it's wheel on then off again to get at the drop link. "
From the comments section:
" When you're ready to remove or replace the strut. Leave the top three nuts loosely fastened then compress the strut with a small jack on one of the forks at the bottom of the strut. ( I used a bottle jack). You can then get it over the driveshaft with ease. The only issue when fitting the new one, is you need to charge the system with air to re-extend the strut so you can get the anti-roll bar drop link back on. So it's wheel on then off again to get at the drop link. "
Last edited by kensiko; Mar 25, 2018 at 10:16 AM.
