mbzman, when replacing the front struts you need to keep the springs compressed. Either use a spring compressor or place a floor jack under the lower control arm to keep the spring compressed while replacing each front strut. Have an alignment done at your local MB dealer after replacing the struts.

The rear shocks are straightforward. Raise the rear wheels so you have adequate room to access the lower attachment bolts (above the black plastic control arm cover). Remove the trunk liner on each side to access the upper nuts.

Recommend buying Bilstein Comfort shocks and struts, or (if you have deep pockets) stock shocks and struts from your local MB dealer. If Bilstein Comfort shocks are not available for your 300CE you may have to buy Sachs/Boge Comfort shocks. Unless the original shocks/struts are leaking they are probably not worn out at 75,000 miles.

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Fred Hoelzle