nphra

I'm the new ower of 2004 E55 AMG, I have drive over a year and come to one day, the front of the car slam onto the gorund and message say " CAR IS TOO LOW". I have reads many threads of the issue. So, this weekend i'm going to inspect the air leak and perrform other thing that might cuase this issue. My question is:
1. What point of inspection should i start ?.
2. What could be the possible causes ?.
3. Can the strut be repaired ?.
4. Where can i find DIY for repair the airmatic strut?
5. Where can i find a use strute.

Please, share your experices. I really appreciated.

Thanks MBworld's firends....!!!

Yuille36

nphra,

This subject has been covered so many times, I would do a search, using the search feature at the top. http://www.arnottindustries.com/part...18_pid134.html
This should help you out, but I would start your air leak at the callapse strut, then check each air line for scaffing, then the distribution bloack, and finally the air compressor. Do you have a warranty, if so, let Mercedes deal with the problem?
If you do not have a warranty this can become very expensive. use the link that I provided, and give these guys a call, they can tell you more then I can. Good Luck

Eddie 500

Hopefully you already have a warrantee in place.

theeddie

is it 1 side or both

grantwoodtx

My wifes E500 did that a while back and I got a replacement from Arnott Induties and did it myself. It's fairly easy to do on your own with basic metric wrenches and sockets.

Yuille36

There is a DIY threar out there, with instructions on how to change out a airmatic strut. I looked at it a few weeks ago, but can't seem to locate it now. If it's not the strut, then this can be a headache to locate what the fault is, air compressor, distribution block, air lines, air tank. You might need to take it in to a professional to diagnose the problem.

nphra

Thanks for the reply.
It is on the front right side (Passenger car).
I have a very good idea how to replace them.
but any more feedback will be more advance for me.
nphra.

nphra

Thanks ALL for your feedback.
This will help me understand the fucntion of the airmatic.
I will keep you posted after i do the inspection. For i got to get the car back home, it sis about 120 miles tow. with the tow it already drain my wallet. That's why i have to do my self.

PLease dont be a strangers, post any that can help me.

Thanks MBWorld friends.

nphra.

theeddie

just replace the one. but be aware YOU WILL need to replace the other one
once one goes the other is not far behind

nphra

Good point theeddie.!!

Thanks
nphra

nphra

Updates,
Today i did performance the air leak and cofirmed that the air is comming out of the strut it self. My next step is to replace the strut using instruction written by Yatch Master. I hope is not too hard to put the strut back in.
I will keep you all posted, Please fill free gave me an advise.

Thnaks
nphra

AMGE55K

that suks, let us know