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Old Jul 25, 2018 | 03:09 PM
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Strut replacement question

2010, w221, Quick question... I am about to replace a leaking strut, do all 4 wheels have to be off the ground to replace only the LF strut?
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Old Jul 26, 2018 | 11:45 AM
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I guess nobody knows so I called Arnott and they said that when replacing a front strut "both" front wheels should be off the ground to relieve pressure on the sway bar. This way it will be easier to press down the the control arm when removing the strut. Just an FYI for anyone else that is replacing a front strut.
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Old Jul 27, 2018 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Ninamashr
I guess nobody knows so I called Arnott and they said that when replacing a front strut "both" front wheels should be off the ground to relieve pressure on the sway bar. This way it will be easier to press down the the control arm when removing the strut. Just an FYI for anyone else that is replacing a front strut.
I've posted about this in the past in the W220 forum(here or benzworld.org), both wheels need to be off of the ground.
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