Hydropneumatic shock absorber boot

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While doing a rear brake job on my 1987 300TD yesterday i noticed that the boot on one of the rear hydroneumatic shock absorbers had ripped where it connects at the bottom and come undone leaving the shaft of the shock absorber exposed.

Is this something to be concerned about? Like most, I am extremely fearful of the hydraulic suspension on this car crapping out on me.

If it is a problem does anyone have any solutions that don't involve wrenching?

Thanks,
Tom

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