How to change front springs on MERCEDES-BENZ W203 C-Class [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

How to change front springs / coil springs / suspension springs on MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2 (W203) 2.6 Saloon 2000–2007 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Springs on MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Coupe (CL203) (03.2001–05.2008) / MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) (03.2001–08.2007) / MERCEDES-BENZ CLK Coupe (C209) (06.2002–05.2009) / MERCEDES-BENZ CLK Convertible (A209) (02.2003–03.2010) / MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) (03.2004–02.2011) cars should be changed, as a rule, according to one and the same procedure.
However, there can be slight differences due to specific features of the vehicle design.

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0:00 — MERCEDES-BENZ W203 – springs / coil springs / suspension springs: step-by-step changement tutorial
0:32 — Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount.
2:18 — Unscrew the front arm fastener.
4:39 — Install the spring on the shock absorber.
6:03 — Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
7:06 — Tighten the tie rod end fastening bolt.
8:28 — Screw in the wheel bolts.

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This video is intended for informational purposes only and does not guarantee achievement of a specific result.

It is recommended that you entrust the installation to highly skilled technicians to ensure the best result.

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[terryplumber]

Thanks for the video. The thread was nowhere near top mount after compression. Then video cut to threading top nut on. How did you get the compressor grips on the top coil of the spring under tension. How did you get that last few inch? That is the hard part where I am stuck. At least show the entire hard bits.

[jacobdejesus]

hello, thanks for the video. the strut nut socket size is 14mm correct? i can only seem to find 22mm strut nut sockets

[jay-peephillips]

Quick Question, why don't you use locktite on those bolts, please explain?

[pjautoss]

Where to buy that coil spring compressor equipment they have been using?
Is autodoc selling those as well?

[olatundeabiri]

Is it possible to increase the height of the front of W203 using spacers?
If it is possible, any link to how to do this and the tools/equipments needed?

[bobverney]

The torque wrench is clearly heard to click, and yet the mechanic continues to turn the bolts after the click! Also, the use of copper based grease is not recommended between steel and alloy. The copper causes an electrolitic reaction creating corrosion.

[kevafc]

Was ok but bit to much bits coming up on screen especially when moving the brake cables all was a bit quick

[karlsabo]

Wo kann man so einen federspanner kaufen?

[mauivi]

Good. Thanks for sharing. But way to much spray. IMO mostly unnecessary.