How to replace air springs on Mercedes Benz w212 E63 AMG. Fixing leaky Airmatic suspension system.
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ก.พ. 2021
- How to replace air springs on Mercedes Benz w212 E63 AMG.
In this video I show you how I go about fixing the infamous leaky air springs (air bags) on my Mercedes Benz E63 AMG.
The E63 has the Airmatic suspension system, but only for the rear, unlike the E550 and other models. The job isn't too bad to complete. The hardest part I would say is inserting the new air springs into the very tight space you have after removing the old ones. All in all if you are a DIYer you can definitely perform this job and save yourself a ton of money!
Let me know what you think of the video in the comments below. If you have any experiences or tips you would like to share drop a comment.
Thanks for watching!
// MERCH
Get your Drive Talk Cars merch @ www.drivetalkcars.com!
#airsuspension #airmatic #e63amg #w212
Arnott Air Spring (Left): amzn.to/3axz6tt
Arnott Air Spring (Right): amzn.to/3rnNYSh
Main Jack: amzn.to/36Fp5JH
Spare Jack: amzn.to/3au35mn
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set: amzn.to/36Fp5JH
Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3/8" Ratchet Auto Kit: amzn.to/36YTHq8
Tires: www.kqzyfj.com/click-9242872-...
Subscribe for more free How To videos: / @drivetalkcars
Watch next - HOW TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION MOUNT ON MERCEDES E63 AMG W212! • HOW TO REPLACE TRANSM...
Recommended Playlist - MERCEDES BENZ E63 AMG - ROUTINE SERVICES | • Playlist
Share this video with a friend:
• How to replace air spr...
Watch my most recent upload: www.tubebuddy.com/quicknav/la...
✅ Tools and services I recommend:
The tool I use to help me manage my channel, get video ideas, rank videos and more:
www.tubebuddy.com/drivetalkcars
The site I use to get amazing music for my videos:
www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
Let’s connect:
Instagram - @drivetalkcars
Twitter - @drivetalkcars
Facebook - @drivetalkcars
Camera Gear:
Mavic Air 2 Drone - amzn.to/35OHgLK
Sony a7ii - amzn.to/3kAqlmm
Sony 55mm F1.8 Full Frame Prime Lens - amzn.to/2G9elJA
Osmo Action Camera - amzn.to/31TMLb8
Memory Card 64gb - amzn.to/3kDUZvi
Micro Memory Card 128gb - amzn.to/3mCkHAX
This description may contain affiliate links. If you click my custom links to purchase a product, I will earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Bonus...you don't have to search for the products!
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of DriveTalkCars, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. DriveTalkCars assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. DriveTalkCars recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of DriveTalkCars, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not DriveTalkCars. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
![[4K] BABYMONSTER(베이비몬스터) “FOREVER” Band LIVE Concert “영원히” 베몬만을 사랑하게 되…💗 [it’s KPOP LIVE 잇츠라이브]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/TQfC0xdpiw4/mqdefault.jpg)
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I just replaced the left rear air spring on my 2011 E350 wagon by watching your video. I had to use a hammer as well to free up the bottom of the original air spring because it was stuck in the bottom of the control arm. One tip that might be useful to others who attempt to change their air spring is the to compress the new air spring and place duct tape at the white plastic tip that is on the brass air line nut so as to prevent it from expanding...it makes the air spring more compact so as to be easier to place into the control arm and the top mount. Thanks again for showing that it is possible for diyers to tackle this job and save tons of money.
I am glad I could help! Thanks for leaving comment. That’s an awesome tip! 👍🏽
I must say that is brilliant.. I'm stealing this idea and telling the guys at work 😂.. they will think I'm genius😅😅
Bro I swear you post a video about the exact thing I'm about to do every time, right before I do it.
Lol…Great minds think alike!
Thanks for the tutorial. I replaced both air springs on my 2014 E350 wagon. Getting the springs in was a challenge, however. I ended up using a small bottle jack between the top of the wheel well and wheel hub to push the wheel hub assembly down. This opened the distance between the top and bottom spring mount and made installation reasonable.
I tested the original springs for leaks. They were leaking with about 25psi at the steel compression ring holding the rubber to the plastic mount. The original springs had about 110,000 miles and nearly 10 years of life.
That’s awesome! Thanks for leaving a comment.
Thanks for this video.
I just changed mine after 240'000km (150k miles ) and 12 years.
A quick advice to help to lower the arm, just unbolt the sway bar link and it will be easier.
Quality video bro!! Thx for making it straight to the point and easy to follow! 😎
Thank you! Glad it helped out
My job for the weekend... cheers for the video
Thanks you for posting this. It's super helpful!
Thank you for this. I have a 2011 E63 with the original air suspension in it. They haven't failed yet, but I know they will one day. Your video showed me this job was definitely doable by me when that time comes, and it really isn't something to dread. I'm subscribing!
Thanks bro! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. For sure you can do it!!!
Yo I just want to say thank you for this video. Those 3 bolts were definitely needed to get that passenger side in. Took me a while since I didn’t have a e20 and couldn’t find anywhere with one but once I got it it was so quick. Thanks again!
Glad I could help
Dude, thanks for this e63 air bag suspension replacement video. You just saved me almost $2G.
I’m glad I could help save you money!
@@DriveTalkCars hey brother! im definitely doing this myself. i would like to ask, Did you had to calibrate the suspension with a scanner? because a local shop wants to charge me with many stuff that i see you didnt had to do. thanks!
Nice video man! I just did the same job on my W212 Wagon. I opted to loosen the following 3x screws, to make it easier to get the airbag in and out. 1: Lower Shock bolt, 2: Stabilizer Link lower bolt, 3: Rear bolt holding wishbone to subframe. Camber is not adjusted at the rear bolt of the wishbone, so it wasn't a problem removing it and dropping the wishbone an inch or so.
After doing that, I had plenty of room to get the airbags out and replace with new ones. Once you figure out how to do it, it takes around an hour per side :)
Thanks for leaving comment and checking out channel. 🙏🏽
All you have to do is compress the airbag. You did a lot of extra work for nothing!
Did this today on my E Class estate.
Took 2hrs to do both.
Mallet is no good to release the bottom,you need a good heavy metal hammer,2 whacks and it released.
I took the wheel off and only undid the top drop link bolt.
Had my mate push the hub down while i removed the old bag and put the new bag in.
No need to disconnect the battery.Easy job
Good deal! Thanks for leaving comment! 👍🏽
I have just replaced the bags and shocks on my s211. I used a 10mm difficult access split socket to re attach the airline. Impossible without it. Take your time and its not to difficult.
Great Video!
Thank you 🙏🏽
GREAT STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS.
Thank you 🙏🏽
Blesss ya bro i was scared Af to try arnotts i seen you put them on the E63 an ive seen grate Reviews on the product. some say its better than the OEM.... but i have a 2010 E550 first time Changing both Rears. airbags.... thanks to you man , thank god... but i had the same symptoms .....
Glad I could help! Yeah, I have heard the same thing...Arnotts is better than OEM. The Arnotts airbags are definitely built well. Good luck bro!
Thanks, I have a E550 W212. I have the same air suspension just completed the same repair.
Nice 👍
Great video. One of my airsprings would not hammer out. I tried pushing it out with a floor jack, but would only lift the arm. I cut a piece of heavy 1/2 in pvc to block the movement of the arm and prevent raising. The jack sucessfully poped up the bottom of the air spring.
Nice!
Tank you for a very thorough video, especially the air hose fitting!! i think i made a mistake there not knowing it was push fit!!
Glad I could help! Thanks for leaving a comment
Great Video, well explained ..I have a S212 Wagon that drops slowly on both sides.. doesnt always do it can go for a month or so without dropping, but always both sides together. Could this be a leak in one of the bags?
Best best Video about the Issue
Thank you
Bro TH-cam brought me to you again !!! Lol my rear left air bag is blown on my cls63.... thanks again buddy !!
Oh wow! That’s cool, thanks for come back to the channel. Oh no!…well at least you know you can fix it. 👍🏽 good luck with the repair! Dope car btw…CLS63 is nice!
Thanks for the vid, i was told 4k for this job at a local shop and well over 6k at merc dealer. Thinking about tackling this on my own. Where would i find the air hoses having trouble locating new hoses
Thanks so much for the info brother very informative
Can you please recommend me where to buy parts for my 2012 cls550 ? Have problems with front left air struts and maybe the back airbag, over night seams to leak that side .
Thanks so much.
Thank you! I suspect the rear airbag on my CLS to be leaking and this really showed me how easy it is to replace!
Glad it helped!
@@JerelLorenzo Turns out my "leak" was well within Benz limits, took about a week for the rear to drop completely, and Benz said it's good until it takes less than 3 days. The DIY's are rare because these high mile high dollar Benz's aren't actually that unreliable as everyone would have you believe. $180 bucks to tell you if it's leaking or not is dumb. If you come outside the next day and the car is dropped then it's leaking. If it can hold air for a few days assuming no other circumstances like temperature drops as you mentioned, it's fine. A small leak isn't a big deal anyway, the compressor can keep up with it no problem. If it drops in just hours then at that point it's probably not safe to drive.
@@fxzn I'm in the club with you guys :)
Nice video. I just did this job. I had to do a little more tapping than you did to get them out. I found that spraying wd40 around the bottom of the spring helped to release some of the rust and dust in there that was preventing the spring from coming out. Also, instead of pulling the arm down, I left the white piece in the air connection. I compressed the bag and put a piece of tape over it so it didn’t inflate. Once installed I removed the white tab with the tape and it inflated in the space.
Thanks for the tips! Glad you liked the video. 🙏🏽
Did u replace both sides with out pulling the arms down and not removing and bolts from suspension arm's?
@@benz961Yes, I was able to do it on both sides.
@@coryneumann5536 Thanks
OMG i love youuuu, I just bought a 2011 mercedes E63 (built after the headbolt issue i seen from your video). I'm so glad that you're making videos, and I'm mustering up the strength to start working on the car myself cause Mercedes has been trying to charge me insane prices. Could you do a video on how to replace brake pads, rotors and brake fluid?
Thanks for commenting and checking out the channel! To plan on making a video on servicing brakes on my E63. 👍🏽
I also bought a 2011 E63 AMG around the same time you bought yours. Watching this video because I am about to replace mine
Hallo
Ich bin dir dankbar für das Video
Das hat mir Zeit und Geld gespart
Danke danke
Great video, straight to the point! Couple questions though, did you run into any problems needing computer system for calibration? And after installation how did you ensure proper ride height and inflate the newly installed airbag ?
I didn’t need any recalibration after install. The ride height links determined my ride height
Hi is the procedure to replace the w212 airmatic suspension the same as a w218? Thanks
Is there any hardware or clips for the top of the bag?
Great video. I have a
2003 w211 and wanted
To see what was involved in swapping an air spring
Glad I could help
Good
Hey thanks for great info with Vid
Do you have to calibrate the Vehicle after fitting the Air Springs on a Computer or will the vehicle do itself
Thanks for checking out the video and leaving a comment. I didn't calibrate my car after installation and everything is working fine for me.
Hey I Just Replaced my Rear Left Airbag and my car won’t lift on its own. My other tires aren’t low so I don’t think it’s the compressor. It also won’t let me switch my suspension from sport to comfort so im hoping it’s a bad fuse? Any help would be greatly appreciated thank you!
Just did my CLS550 today. I had my car sitting all the way down when I would come out into the garage. I had my car lowered with lowering links about 2 months ago. Soon after lowering, I noticed the rear would sag all the way down. So, I don't know if I had a bag leak or if lowering the car affected how the bags retained air. Either way, decided to replace the bags and the rear shocks while I was in there. Job is def easier with the shocks out of the way. I didn't have to remove the bolts you had to remove, just the bolt holding the shock in. Your bags came out hella easier though! My were fused into the suspension arm. Literally took me 2 hours to get the passenger side bag out. I couldn't hammer it out so I put a jack under there and raised it while I lowered the car on the other jack. I literally had all the weight of the rear end on the air bag and it still wouldn't pop out. I ended up torching the hell out of it(make sure you watch the flame so you don't burn important stuff). The back split in two with all my torching and beating and prying. I eventually ended up with the "cup" that sits around the base of the bag still stuck in the suspension arm. Some more beating with a hammer and chisel got that out. Lol it's like the factory super glued my air bag into the suspension arm. Outside of that, everything else went smooth. Good job on your video!
Oh wow! 😯 That sounds like it was hell! I would have burned the whole car down in anger!!! 😂 Glad you were able to get it out. Thanks for sharing your story! 👍🏽
Do you think that the lowering links affect the longevity of the air bags? Considering doing this mod to mine.
I was thinking the same thing. I’m looking to add links to my car as well. I don’t think they would affect to longevity of the air springs as they are just telling the sensors to stop adding air at a certain point. That’s my theory anyway…🤷🏽♂️
Currently dealing with this smh
So is replacing the w212 suspension the exact procedure as a w218? I have a w218 and can’t find any videos on TH-cam on how to replace
Hello I replaced all air suspension, but rear passenger side airbag hisses and goes down. Could the new air bag be damaged? 2010 MB E550 w212 (new - compressor, valve, fuse/relay all others are fine front and back) Any idea what may be causing this?
Are the left and right airbags the same?
Do you have to unplug the battery?
Thanks for the video, my Arnott bags just arrived and will be attempting on my 2012 CLS550. Question, isn't disconnecting the battery a bad idea regarding the computer losing all of it's data and calibrations?
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.
I was initially concerned about that too. But the WIS stated to disconnect the battery. And it makes sense with the auto leveling sensors always trying to level out. Don’t want any of that going on when you are replacing the airbags.
Good luck on the job. You got it! 👍🏽
@@DriveTalkCars Thanks, but what about the fact that the ECU gets completely rebooted losing all the data and adjustments it makes over time (fuel, shifting, mixtures, etc)
Hi my friend. Great video. On my e63 amg w212 when I turn off the vehicle I hear a sound of air escaping from the suspension for a few hundredths of a second. It's normal ?
Greetings! Thanks for watching. Yeah, I hear that as well. I believe it is the car leveling out since it is always self-leveling itself.
So,if there’s only one side(rear pass)dropping over night that suggest it’s more than likely the air bag ?????
Amazing video! Do we need to recalibrate anything or just replace it and we’re good to go?
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! I didn't calibrate anything and it was good to go right after installation.
Hi DriveTalkCars, great video, thank you very much!
Nice to see that repair is also possible in the garage.
Please pay attention, watch 12:31 and color marking on the air hose. I think so far you shuld press in the air hose, see 12:42. Connecting the air hose to the air bags 12:42 is not safe without removing the original air spring screw nut. This could be even dangeroues, since it is not safe enough without a thightnig of the air hose in to the air spring screw nut. Please check that because sudden los of pressure by high speed could be very dangerous. Greetings from Germany!
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Just Changed My 2014 CLS550 4matic passenger side today. It was lowering at night in the left resulting in both left and right lowering. I just have a question. Do we need to replace the air sensor as well if the issue continued and how we know the air sensor is damaged or leaking?
The air sensor is to determine the level of the car or how much air to add or take away to make the car "leveled". If there are no leaks present then it could be your sensor. But I would say if the air springs inflate and then deflate over time then it is a leak somewhere. Also, you may get a Air Suspension Malfunction error message on dashboard. If issue continues then the leak could be from the valve block. This is where the air lines connect. Good luck!
Hey viewers! i just completed the replacement of my left Air Bag/Spring. It was basically just as described in the video. However, i did have some difficulty in getting my new Arnott air bag to fit into the opening. I also accomplished the replacement by myself and I did not have the tools recommended to make the opening wider. So I compressed the air bag and i used tape on 2 sides, securing it on the left and right sides of the airbag; to keep it compressed and was able to get it into the fitting area and adjust the seating, then removed the tape. Thanks a ton for the VIDEO, much luv my man 🙂
Thanks for watching and sharing your tips!
Hi
R u saying u didn't remove lower control arm,you just compressed both air bags with tape and fitted air bags and removed tape.
@@benz961
Yes sir. This was on the Rear Drivers side air spring. I only removed the old air spring, then I had to compress the new air spring and I used gorilla tape (from top to bottom of the bag) and on two sides, evenly spaced. I was then able to insert the air spring into the opening. However removing the tape was a little difficult after the air spring reinflated.
@@user-yo1bo4wv3k thanks
Hello my friend, thank you for the video. I have a 2010 E550 doing the same, I think I will follow your steps to replace them. I noticed, you did not use Mercedes Benz brand air bags, and I can only find Arnott rebuilt. Your video is two years old so your car has been running with those for a while. How are the Arnott bags doing for you, any trouble with those?
Thank you for watching and leave comment.
From my research, Arnott is the go-to aftermarket brand for the air springs/bags. Some say they are better than OEM. I haven’t had any issues with them since I have installed them.
@@DriveTalkCars thanks man
What brand "air spring" did you use, MB/OEM, Arnott, etc.?
Nevermind, i read down further and see that you used Arnott. That's what I will purchase, and follow-up after installation.
The part where you use the hammer to tap the bottom out....well I've been wailing on it forever with my min sledge hammer and it won't move a hair! Any suggestions?
Same here, have you found a way to get it out?
@@matthiasolkkonen4179 I used a penetrating oil around the seat, let it sit overnight and then slowly got it out by using a large chisel and hammer working it slowly out of the control arm by chiseling under the lip near the base. Goodluck!
Hail marry. But, anyone know what the torque specs are for this three bolts?
The Arnott springs I installed have lasted longer than the OEM. On sale days they cost 1/3rd the OEM price.
👍
Stupid Question...
why you did not need to extend the spring for removal but had to do it for the installation ?
is there a diff in height form the new and the old one?
btw thanks for the tutorial ;)
The air springs are relatively the same size and height. (if there is any difference in size). On the driver side, the shock compressed after removing the air spring and required more space to install new one. Same thing on the passenger side, except I didn't have enough room so I had to remove bolts on lower control and other components to make more room.
Thanks again for leaving comment and checking out the channel!
kuanto kuestan las bosas de unmersedes ben 2004 s 430
how often have you had to change the suspension?
Just the one time.
12 years 240'000km
Hahaha anyone that has had airmatic issues knows you got to have a few jacks.. low profile Jacks that is. Harbor freight sells a Daytona Jack it's only 2 and 3/8 in high and works great when the car is slammed
Yeah that would definitely help 👍🏽
I have a 2010 E63 AMG like yours and after the few snow storms, the rear went down. For me though im getting a malfunction error on the dash after starting the car and the car doesnt rise up. I do hear the compressor how ever for maybe 10 - 20 seconds befor eseeing this message. Would this be a bad air spring as well or is this a bigger issue? EDIT: Checked with star system and got code C156C00 (System 'Compressed Air distribution' is leaky). Checked the lines leading to the air spring but didnt notice any leaks.
Leaks can always be a tough thing to track down… One thing that comes to mind is maybe the valve block in the truck is leaking.
@@DriveTalkCars thanks for the quick reply. Im not sure where that valve block is exactly but i will investigate later tonight, Thanks again.
I was unable to find the valve block in the trunk. I found a qtp muffler controller that i didn't know about however lol. If you can tell me where it is id be grateful as i couldn't find anything online. Thanks again.
Sorry, it isn’t in the trunk but under the trunk. It’s on the drivers side close to the exhaust tip. It has a black cover over it. You should see white air lines running to it.
@@DriveTalkCars ok thank you, i will check tomorrow for leaks there.
I compressed it with a transporting belt i loosed thereaffter
Thanks for the tips!
The idea with the nolt to lower is O.K. Use a belt to the ground to lower it even more
I purchased The ARNOTT AS3424 AND AS3425 brand new struts 1aauto assured me that the ADS will still work and I will not lose any function.
They are still in the box if anybody knows the answer to this please let me know and I will send them back.
2011 E550 4MATIC
The answer is no. Only original will work with ADS arnott does have a loop plug so there is no annoying warning on the dash.
How much cost to replace it?
Around $380 for the pair of air springs.
@@DriveTalkCars Where did you get it for $380 for 2? Cheapest I see is $430 for only one
@@H.S.H.M. I got mine from the following link - www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/513517/Air-Suspension-Spring-Kit-Rear-with-Airmatic-3992700KIT/ ...It was cheaper when I got them, but that was in January. Now it is $433 (for the set). Amazon has them as well at these links. Arnott Air Spring (Left): amzn.to/3axz6tt
Arnott Air Spring (Right): amzn.to/3rnNYSh With Amazon you can get them faster if you already have Prime.
@@DriveTalkCars Thanks!! You're the plug
Pro tip, when installing the new spring use zipties to compress it, makes it a lot easier
Where do you place the zipties?
@@Nomoreranch0 nowhere it would seem...
Cant hear you clearly because of the background music.I'm here to learn about the suspension not listen to music !
Thank you for your feedback. This is one of my earlier videos and there was definitely room for improvement on the audio/music levels. I have made great improvements on the audio/music over the years. 👍🏽
Brilliant video but just don’t musakitate it, your voice is grand enough.
Thanks watching and the feedback. 👍🏽