Detailed video on how to replace the front Air Springs (Shocks) on a W220 Mercedes Benz S500 and S430. I have another video showing how to replace the rear shocks here: • Mercedes Rear Air Shoc...
I have a 2004 Mercedes S500 with over 190K miles. The front of the car has dropped, and I haven't checked for leaks, but I think it's time to replace the shocks. I watched your video, and it looks like a doable DIY project. Thanks for explaining everything so clearly!
You are the first video that shows the correct way to remove the sensors by pushing the clip down! For some reason everyone wants to remove it, I don't know why. I think even arnott shows the guy taking it out. It's easy to lose or break.
As usual, a terrific detailed and informative video! I have 2006 S500 4Matic. Quick question please, are you happy with the front Arnott's and would you know if the rear is similar when the times comes? Thanks again sir.
i recently changed the front shocks with a friend following your video. Thank you, it worked terrific. A real sense of achievement. While inspecting the undercarriage, I noticed a few seals towards the rear that seemed a little wet. I would like to change those seals or gaskets however it looks as if I have to lower the muffler and the exhaust brackets look rusty and should be replaced. Have you ever had to do this? Any input would appreciated. Again, I apologize for the wordiness. Thank you as always.
Hi Frinly, I believe it is either 8mm or 10mm - I don't remember exactly. With these cars, it makes sense to have a metric socket and wrench set covering 7mm to 21mm...
Hi Masood - At the end of this video, you comment that air strut replacements do "restore the car to its original factory smooth ride". Let me please ask you an old question of mine: In the case of a leakless pneumatic suspension, what would be the causes of its performance degradation? Have a nice day! Michel
Hi Michel. I think what I said was that once you have replaced the bad strut, you have restored the ride to its original factory quality...please listen again. Thanks.
Hello. I own a S430-2001 in Bangalore, India. The left side mirror light and door light stay on all the time, i think it is the left door SAM issue. Is there any way to bypass it as a new SAM is not readily available? Thanks.
@@masood-tv I removed the wires to the SAM but now the lock is not operating. Can I manually lock the door or will it cause damage to the vacuum system? Thanks for your advise and wishing you a HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023.
Do you have any experience regarding how the ride compares between Chinese struts and Arnott? The price difference is massive here in Canada. ~$700 each + tax for a single Arnott vs ~$480 + tax for TWO of the Chinease struts
Hi Milk Man - no, I don't. But, there is a company in Europe you can try with much better quality shocks and good warranty: aerosus.com/. If you decide to go that route, please share your purchasing experience here so others may benefit.
I have a 2004 Mercedes S500 with over 190K miles. The front of the car has dropped, and I haven't checked for leaks, but I think it's time to replace the shocks. I watched your video, and it looks like a doable DIY project. Thanks for explaining everything so clearly!
My pleasure. Thanks, Alfonso. This is why I make these videos.
You are the first video that shows the correct way to remove the sensors by pushing the clip down!
For some reason everyone wants to remove it, I don't know why. I think even arnott shows the guy taking it out. It's easy to lose or break.
Thx.
Now thats a smooth DYI install . . . Thanks
Thanks, Roger.
as always, very informative.
Thank you, sir.
You are awesome!!! Thank you for allowing us to enjoy our W220's without ruining our wallets :)
Thanks, MrPhymed. Yes, the goal is to keep these wonderful cars on the road as long as we can.
@@masood-tv did you need to calibrate them using a scanner after you installed them?
@@MrPhymed no, not at all. Please watch the last few mins of the video to see the sequence of what needs to be done.
Great Video thank you very much👌simple and Str8 tot he point
Thanks, R M.
very informative video
Thanks, Allan.
Thank you so much!
Thanks, matsujarvinen.
THANKS❤❤❤
Thank you.
As usual, a terrific detailed and informative video! I have 2006 S500 4Matic. Quick question please, are you happy with the front Arnott's and would you know if the rear is similar when the times comes? Thanks again sir.
Hi Andrew, thanks. Yes, I am. And, FCPeuro provides lifetime warranty..
@@masood-tv Thank you sir
@Andrew Silverman , np. I do have a video of the rear shock replacement on these cars also when the time does come. Thx.
i recently changed the front shocks with a friend following your video. Thank you, it worked terrific. A real sense of achievement. While inspecting the undercarriage, I noticed a few seals towards the rear that seemed a little wet. I would like to change those seals or gaskets however it looks as if I have to lower the muffler and the exhaust brackets look rusty and should be replaced. Have you ever had to do this? Any input would appreciated. Again, I apologize for the wordiness. Thank you as always.
What size little wrench that is you're using for the air line on top of the strut?
Hi Frinly, I believe it is either 8mm or 10mm - I don't remember exactly. With these cars, it makes sense to have a metric socket and wrench set covering 7mm to 21mm...
Hi Masood - At the end of this video, you comment that air strut replacements do "restore the car to its original factory smooth ride". Let me please ask you an old question of mine: In the case of a leakless pneumatic suspension, what would be the causes of its performance degradation? Have a nice day! Michel
Hi Michel. I think what I said was that once you have replaced the bad strut, you have restored the ride to its original factory quality...please listen again. Thanks.
I’m looking online and it seems that Arnott struts are now over $500. Is this correct?
It depends....I see them from 390 and up...check out FCPEuro.com and Autohausaz.com...also Pelicanparts.com
Hello. I own a S430-2001 in Bangalore, India. The left side mirror light and door light stay on all the time, i think it is the left door SAM issue. Is there any way to bypass it as a new SAM is not readily available? Thanks.
Hi Faizy, you can unplug the connections or remove the bulbs.
@@masood-tv I removed the wires to the SAM but now the lock is not operating. Can I manually lock the door or will it cause damage to the vacuum system? Thanks for your advise and wishing you a HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023.
@Faizy Murtaza I wish you the same and thx. No, you can use the key and and the vacuum system should be ok.
Where did you buy the suspension from
Please go to 0:48 second of the video.
Masood, where are you located?
Hi Shannon, I am currently in NY.
Do you have any experience regarding how the ride compares between Chinese struts and Arnott? The price difference is massive here in Canada. ~$700 each + tax for a single Arnott vs ~$480 + tax for TWO of the Chinease struts
Hi Milk Man - no, I don't. But, there is a company in Europe you can try with much better quality shocks and good warranty: aerosus.com/.
If you decide to go that route, please share your purchasing experience here so others may benefit.
@@masood-tv Thanks! This seems reasonable. Are they higher quality than the Arnott or somewhere between Chinese and Arnott?
@Milk Man they stand behind their prroduct for, I think, 2 years. In par if not better.
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Man I wish u speak up a little.
Sorry, will definitely keep that in mind in future videos. Thanks for the feedback.