W123 Changing front coil spring need help
 

Hi All
I need some advice on changing front coil spring.
Bought this 78 240D parts car. Look closer the left coil is missing. The ex-owner says they have it, greyhound to me.
TIA

What needed to do besides jack up the car, remove wheel.

Shock needed disconnected?

you better search how to remove spring... before you kill yourself or lose a hand or something.

you definately do NOT want to mess with a $20 compressor with the Benz springs....these things are nder about 4" of compression with the suspension at full droop.

The reason they fall out is breaking coils...
 

The reason they fall out is breaking coils...

300TD suspension rebuild progress
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/60560-300td-suspension-rebuild-progress-post370364.html#post370364

Veteren coil spring compressor users
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/39182-veteren-coil-spring-compressor-users-post222969.html#post222969

group purchase Klann Coil compressor
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/61677-group-purchase-klann-coil-compressor-post378164.html#post378164

Rent the proper spring compressor here........cheaper than anywhere else:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=126728