Coilover Recommendations? (2022)
03-13-2024, 08:21 PM
#51
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See SPOILER re Rear fitting instruction sheet #502526K (Airmatic).
Basically - Jack support Lower Rear arm so inner bolt can be removed.
Lower jack sufficient to expose bush. Use extraction tool supplied to remove bush.
Insert replacement K-MAC bushes and reconnect arms.
Kevin
Basically - Jack support Lower Rear arm so inner bolt can be removed.
Lower jack sufficient to expose bush. Use extraction tool supplied to remove bush.
Insert replacement K-MAC bushes and reconnect arms.
Kevin
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Sergey84 (03-13-2024)
03-13-2024, 11:07 PM
#52
Newbie
Bushings.
You do have to remove the exhaust system from mid point back. Remove the toe arms to get to the lower bushing. If you have the ability to release all the air....do so. Not needed but makes it easier. Remove the bolt to the bushing exposing the bushing. Mount the bushing extractor and WALA. Install new bushes. USE THE LUBE! USE THE LUBE! PUT THE TWO halves in opposite sides of arms. Lube steel bush!!!! And slide into the center. Follow the instructions. Repeat other side. And reverse installation of exhaust and toe arms.
!!!Cannot adjust camber bushings unless toe arms are off.!!! Doing so will strip the bushings. Im sharing my thoughts from my own experience.
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Sergey84 (03-13-2024)
03-13-2024, 11:33 PM
#53
Senior Member
I was able to do the bushing install on the floor with Jack stands with my 07 CLS 63 AMG....please note.
You do have to remove the exhaust system from mid point back. Remove the toe arms to get to the lower bushing. If you have the ability to release all the air....do so. Not needed but makes it easier. Remove the bolt to the bushing exposing the bushing. Mount the bushing extractor and WALA. Install new bushes. USE THE LUBE! USE THE LUBE! PUT THE TWO halves in opposite sides of arms. Lube steel bush!!!! And slide into the center. Follow the instructions. Repeat other side. And reverse installation of exhaust and toe arms.
!!!Cannot adjust camber bushings unless toe arms are off.!!! Doing so will strip the bushings. Im sharing my thoughts from my own experience.
You do have to remove the exhaust system from mid point back. Remove the toe arms to get to the lower bushing. If you have the ability to release all the air....do so. Not needed but makes it easier. Remove the bolt to the bushing exposing the bushing. Mount the bushing extractor and WALA. Install new bushes. USE THE LUBE! USE THE LUBE! PUT THE TWO halves in opposite sides of arms. Lube steel bush!!!! And slide into the center. Follow the instructions. Repeat other side. And reverse installation of exhaust and toe arms.
!!!Cannot adjust camber bushings unless toe arms are off.!!! Doing so will strip the bushings. Im sharing my thoughts from my own experience.
1) Front toe can be adjusted via tie rod.
2) Front camber can be adjusted via bolts.
3) Rear toe can be adjusted via particular rear rod.
4) Rear camber can't be adjusted.
5) Not sure about the castor, but I don't think I need it.
This is basically how it's supposed to be done at Mercedes service shop. I think if car's ride height is altered significantly then factory measures may not provide the correct adjustment because i.e. someone told me camber bolts can provide limited angles.
03-14-2024, 03:34 PM
#54
Newbie
Meanwhile I learned that Mercedes allows to adjust camber, toe and caster:
1) Front toe can be adjusted via tie rod.
2) Front camber can be adjusted via bolts.
3) Rear toe can be adjusted via particular rear rod.
4) Rear camber can't be adjusted.
5) Not sure about the castor, but I don't think I need it.
This is basically how it's supposed to be done at Mercedes service shop. I think if car's ride height is altered significantly then factory measures may not provide the correct adjustment because i.e. someone told me camber bolts can provide limited angles.
1) Front toe can be adjusted via tie rod.
2) Front camber can be adjusted via bolts.
3) Rear toe can be adjusted via particular rear rod.
4) Rear camber can't be adjusted.
5) Not sure about the castor, but I don't think I need it.
This is basically how it's supposed to be done at Mercedes service shop. I think if car's ride height is altered significantly then factory measures may not provide the correct adjustment because i.e. someone told me camber bolts can provide limited angles.
The factory specs are great if you don't care about tire life.
