Mercedes-Benz W211 Suspension Diagnostics - Everything You Need To Know (E350, E55 AMG, & E63AMG)

►In this Mercedes-Benz W211 Suspension Guide, Kyle Bascombe, our Mercedes-Benz Catalog Manager, educates us about the common issues associated with the W211 chassis. Kyle goes over key maintenance items, along with common failure points (such as control arms, bushings, and air suspension).

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[samson]

U guys rock! Straight out The W211 community appreciates your work.

[IqbalContractor]

I watched almost every videos of related to E Class Mercedes and Very helpful and informative. Thanks for uploading it.

[ericthomas]

Watched for the 4th time and still found informative and very helpful.

[IqbalContractor]

Kyle, Great Job on all Mercedes Videos. Loved it.

[joegreene]

Thanks so much for an informative video! I also want to throw out there that I've had to replace the rear shocks do to knocking noises on an air suspension equipped E55

[IqbalContractor]

Very helpful video on E Class W211 and W212.

[kross]

Great video! And Kyle did a great job presenting it!

[scottferguson]

Outstanding Presentation! Thank you and please keep up with the great information.

[-STYLE]

Dude this is so awesome that you guys do this.

I have a W211 and a C207 E550 coupe, I hope to see tutorials on the M278 engine and other parts you guys sell. I am more willing to buy stuff if I can see a video how to do it. This is your best marketing tool.

[vidsforsquids]

Another great video addition 👍🏼👍🏼

Thank you

[The_Ghost_Media]

2007 E63 owner here... thanks for doing these videos eh.

[garrettj]

Hey Kyle,

I just ordered the syncro design control arms you recommend for my 09 clk 550 coupe. After reading the reviews on them, everybody seems to say that they vastly improve the steering response and handling. However, I wanted to get your opinion on a separate issue. Will these cause premature wear on the support bracket that they attach to? Have you had any frame damage issues? There’s no doubt that these will make it handle better, but I also want the car to be safe. Thanks!

[donegalable]

W211 nicest car ever made E55 AMG with all the bell's and whistles my dream. I've a E200 W211 rarely drive it, battery is always dead, how would one get rid of the yellow gunk that forms in the oil, its not a busted head gasket it's just moisture from not being driven for 3, 4 months at a time, I've changed the oil 3 time's used liquid molly flush but it's still there I can see loads up near the cams would that have to be physically removed?

[TheRealKingVictor]

Because of this video, I'll only buy parts from FCPEuro, that and they always have all the parts needed. Plus a warranty? I'm sold.

[kofidonkor]

Thank you very much for the info... God bless

[shark]

My 2008 CLK350 creaks. I noticed the lower forward control arm bushings are worn. That must be the reason. I did notice recently, when I turn onto the road from a parking lot, it seems a little sway happens. I will have to check that rear suspension a little better. As you said, about 150K miles. Mine has 160K. So I definitely need to check the rear suspension closer. I noticed the front tires started wearing on the sides quickly. This information is still great for my car too. Thank you.

[chijinduchizoba]

I changed my 07 e550 to spring and have rest of mind forever, though the difference is clear.

[haas]

can u please do a w203 series after this? Videos on C55s are far and few between

[teknic]

Hi Kyle, thank you so much for the video. Very explanatory. I've been trying to chase a knocking noise on front suspension of my AMG w211, to no avail. I'm thinking of backing the nut off the sway bar link and re-torque, as you mentioned that might help, but I really have no clue what this bar looks like. Can you provide a part number from the FCP Euro site so I can identify it? Much appreciated.

[sullo]

Is it very uncommon for springs to go out. When I hit a speed bump slow and at correct speed it seem like a violent jolt!