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Hello all! I just went over several bumps in the road (well over 10) and my rear struts are both locked out at full inflation and very high. Should I disconnect the battery to reset the height to get the struts to lower? I have a 2010 4matic
I suspect you have airmatic and the level sensor snapped off (normal) - we had one just the other day did this.... BUT that is odd and a great failure mode that is likely to last about 20 second before a bump causes the sensor to fall (as its snapped off) and the car will crash to the floor where you MUST NOT drive it or it will write off the air bags
the install of a rear sensor is a horrible job - cheap part really nasty to fit - look back 2 months lots of pictures of a white one jacked up
I suspect you have airmatic and the level sensor snapped off (normal) - we had one just the other day did this.... BUT that is odd and a great failure mode that is likely to last about 20 second before a bump causes the sensor to fall (as its snapped off) and the car will crash to the floor where you MUST NOT drive it or it will write off the air bags
the install of a rear sensor is a horrible job - cheap part really nasty to fit - look back 2 months lots of pictures of a white one jacked up
Spot on! I just snapped a few pictures of the snapped part! Is it that difficult to get to as it doesn’t seem that way at first look
Wanted to ask if I could/should only get the actuator rid since that is what snapped from the sensor? As well, it appears that it screws into the sensor but I am unable to tell if it’s the same for the opposite end of the actuator rod...
the part is $30 you don't need the sensor, usually just a link rod (the way a metal ball can seize in a plastic joint has to be seen to be believed)
the NASTY part is the ball attached on the anti-roll bar. Its a clip on job and impossible to do in situ - on mine the 4 little metal bits that allow it to flex a smidge all just snapped off (you could be an animal and try and leave that ball if all 4 elements seem intact) there's a flat on the bar so the ball sits in a given location to help the ride height come out in the right place
some loosen the ends of the bar and tilt so more room, but that damages the anti-roll bar bushes - totally undoing the roll bar so the arm is rattling about free might be the right way... to not bugger up the bushes and clip that nightmare bracket on
how the hell did you get such great photos, you can't see anything when under the car ????
you're not telling me the park brake mechanism in on the other side of a LHD car are you ? on RDH the sensor is on the left of the car, and the park brake (also on the left side) sits over it. And a 10 min job becomes 4 hours
Don't DIE doing the job NOTHING is holding the car up..... and you are fiddling with the bit that by MAGIC is giving so much room !!!!
The rear struts of the car are still fully locked and extended, so I was able to snap some quick pictures. I didn’t try to move anything as when I do, I will have the car on a lift.
how the hell did you get such great photos, you can't see anything when under the car ????
you're not telling me the park brake mechanism in on the other side of a LHD car are you ? on RDH the sensor is on the left of the car, and the park brake (also on the left side) sits over it. And a 10 min job becomes 4 hours
My driver side is on the left side of the car ( when sitting in the car I’m to the left). The sensor is on the left side of the car as well. I’m hoping this does not mean my job will turn into 4hrs, does it?
the part is $30 you don't need the sensor, usually just a link rod (the way a metal ball can seize in a plastic joint has to be seen to be believed)
the NASTY part is the ball attached on the anti-roll bar. Its a clip on job and impossible to do in situ - on mine the 4 little metal bits that allow it to flex a smidge all just snapped off (you could be an animal and try and leave that ball if all 4 elements seem intact) there's a flat on the bar so the ball sits in a given location to help the ride height come out in the right place
some loosen the ends of the bar and tilt so more room, but that damages the anti-roll bar bushes - totally undoing the roll bar so the arm is rattling about free might be the right way... to not bugger up the bushes and clip that nightmare bracket on
am I able to purchase or should I purchase that metal clip you are referring to that snapped off? And if so where am I able to purchase or find the part number for that?
how the hell did you get such great photos, you can't see anything when under the car ????
you're not telling me the park brake mechanism in on the other side of a LHD car are you ? on RDH the sensor is on the left of the car, and the park brake (also on the left side) sits over it. And a 10 min job becomes 4 hours
i believe the parking brake mechanism is on the left hand side of the car but don’t know exactly...
the part is available separately - its a link rod with two ***** attached they are about $30 (should be $10 !!!! the plastic bits pop off the ***** easy enough - when new ) it doesn't show on the part drawings I've seen and it doesn't look like the bit in the pdf doc konigstiger gave. ITS NOT part 10
one bolts on the sensor arm and the other has the mad anti-roll bar clip on bracket attached - it might be the worst possible job on the car - dealer destroyed 2 trying to fit on my car
the part is available separately - its a link rod with two ***** attached they are about $30 (should be $10 !!!! the plastic bits pop off the ***** easy enough - when new ) it doesn't show on the part drawings I've seen and it doesn't look like the bit in the pdf doc konigstiger gave. But it MIGHT well be part 10 anyway
one bolts on the sensor arm and the other has the mad anti-roll bar clip on bracket attached its possibly the worse possible job on the car
the part is available separately - its a link rod with two ***** attached they are about $30 (should be $10 !!!! the plastic bits pop off the ***** easy enough - when new ) it doesn't show on the part drawings I've seen and it doesn't look like the bit in the pdf doc konigstiger gave. ITS NOT part 10
one bolts on the sensor arm and the other has the mad anti-roll bar clip on bracket attached - it might be the worst possible job on the car - dealer destroyed 2 trying to fit on my car
Not sure why I didn’t see your post prior to mine on my pc but showed up on my cell... thank you! I found that previous thread you spoke of as well... pasting it here for anyone else who is experiencing or will experience the same issue (hopefully you won’t!) Also is this a 10min job or 4 hr that you posted about?
Also, after reading a previous thread with another member experiencing the same issues I wanted to ask if someone could tell me exactly the angle/position the rod and sensor should be in when installing? As in the previous thread the member experienced an issue with installing in the incorrect position... I’m off family to get the part in Catonsville Md dealership!
Appears I have the parking break mechanism in the way of the rod and sensor....not sure how to remove it and am now in search of an Indy shop in n the Aberdeen to Baltimore Md area to do the job, any suggestions I could use them....
its a fixed length you fit it (with the lever the right way round), the car gets over itself.... in fact it should have been sitting funning as it was seized … you have two (different part number) on the front that are an easy job - they will be seized as well - if you found the other post he managed to muddle up the link and fit I guess on the wrong side
the rear is a nightmare - but if you disconnect the rear anti-roll bar at all four points (if those bushes are easy to reach its should be quite do-able). leave it with the bushes in the middle connected and its impossible without damaging the new metal bracket
unless they modified the actual sensor with a spring so it goes full height instead of full down you MUST NOT DRIVE IT EVEN 10 YARDS
Installation origin should be self-explanatory once you remove original. I attached parking brake removal if needed but before doing so check your PM. BTW revised original post to include both front & rear parts info: https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...ml#post8368233
its a fixed length you fit it (with the lever the right way round), the car gets over itself.... in fact it should have been sitting funning as it was seized … you have two (different part number) on the front that are an easy job - they will be seized as well - if you found the other post he managed to muddle up the link and fit I guess on the wrong side
the rear is a nightmare - but if you disconnect the rear anti-roll bar at all four points (if those bushes are easy to reach its should be quite do-able). leave it with the bushes in the middle connected and its impossible without damaging the new metal bracket
unless they modified the actual sensor with a spring so it goes full height instead of full down you MUST NOT DRIVE IT EVEN 10 YARDS
thank you! Should I go change the front as well since you say they are seized or are you stating they will seize in the future?
Installation origin should be self-explanatory once you remove original. I attached parking brake removal if needed but before doing so check your PM. BTW revised original post to include both front & rear parts info: https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...ml#post8368233
Installation origin should be self-explanatory once you remove original. I attached parking brake removal if needed but before doing so check your PM. BTW revised original post to include both front & rear parts info: https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...ml#post8368233
thanks again! The directions for parking break removal state “Use STAR DIAGNOSIS to bring the brake cables (1a, 1b) into the assembly position”. Is using star diagnostics a must or necessary as I am making room to get to the link and hoping I don’t need to remove the break, but simply loosing it to maneuver around? Also I am not sure what bringing into assembly position means...
I got your PM but it seems like you've got it handled. I agree that little sensor rod sucks to change, it's just in a very inconvenient place, but that's what you gotta do.
I got your PM but it seems like you've got it handled. I agree that little sensor rod sucks to change, it's just in a very inconvenient place, but that's what you gotta do.
Thanks! We shall see! I’m still unsure a out the parking brake and if STAR is necessary or not to use?
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