You should be able to search for tons of info on how to do the shock replacement

The reason I am posting is that I did 4 shocks on my 1998 C-230, I had no prior experience in doing that kind of work, but I purchased and studied a Haynes manual, I went to Fastlane above studied the pictures of shocks and when I got my shocks I studied all the parts and made sure I knew where each part belonged and how they fitted.


I purchased specialized tools to remove interior trunk trim fasteners and purchased stubby screwdrivers and wrenches so they would fit in the limited spaces around shock towers.

I also made sure that I had a spare floor jack so that I could raise and limit drop of the lower control arm in order to align bolt holes.

Also when tightening the shock top bolts you don't want the shock piston rod to rotate so make sure you have a vice-grip that you can secure the rod from twisting - that was something that occured in my installation that I didn't expect.

Be safety conscious and search and ask as many questions on forums so yiu feel confortable.