He's talking about his W202 not his W201
The numbers and height adjustments I have listed above are for a W202. The W124 and W201 have another set of pads that begin with the numbers 201.
The spring seat on the pads are different.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=71363&highlight=W124+spring+pad+numbers

Hope this clarifies things.