I did a search with no results for what I'm looking for. I finished putting new accumulators into the rear of my 95 S600. I am disappointed that the ride is not as soft as I had anticipated. It seems less bouncy than before, but I'm not certain yet. I have to drive it more. I would have thought that if I had bad accumulators (which I'm pretty sure I did), the ride would be much smoother with the new accumulators.

I'm looking at other components now to see if there are any other problems. Can anyone explain the function of the damper valve assemblies? They are in line between the axle height supply valve and the struts. I assume these are the valves that firm up the ride when firm mode is selected. Do these valves restrict the flow of hydraulic oil to provide a firmer ride? How are these valves tested to evalute if they are functioning properly?

I wonder if I'm being too critical of the ride quality. Is there anyone in the Chicago area with a W140 willing to drive me around in their car so I can compare ride quality?

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