with my 1986 560SL - the shocks were simplly bolted in.

Top and bottom were easy, as were the shocks in the rear.

The only thing that required some "thought" was "when" to remove the shock - that is - how high to jack the car to get the shocks off.

So to answer your question - I took no action but to bolt the news one on.

Bill Fisher

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Thanks for the help
Bill Fisher

'86 560SL (186K) - Now a 'classic' : Registered as an Historic Vehicle
02 E430 in the stable
'14 LS460 (Lexus)
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'95 E420 (198K) found a new home
'99 E320 (80K) (gave it's life for me as we hit a bumper)
'95 E420 (231K) Sold to a happy buyer, new to Mercedes
'90 300E (65K) Sold to an Mercedes Lover
'92 190E (215K) - retired to the salvage yard
'93 500SEL (214K) - Moved to another family, still runs like a young pup