SL-Class (R230) 2003 -- 2012: Discussion on the SL500, SL550, SL600

SL/R230: Dampener removal

Old 06-02-2018, 07:16 PM
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Dampener removal


Will not budge any ideas

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Christ, in a vice and a baby sledge to break it loose after rounding off most of the corners
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More ABC fun eh LGAFF? lol good luck man
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dampener

Mine took a wrench 2.5 feet long to break it loose

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WOW! I did mine in the wheel well with hand tools only. Apparently in your case previous owner was paranoid about leaks!!

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