Replacing Rear Airmatic Shocks Saturday. Any Advice? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

samdon · #1 08-26-2009, 09:25 AM

I have done the fronts already and that procedure is a breeze. I'm hoping the rears are as easy but I have a feeling that's not the case. I have searched but all writeups address the front shocks only. Is there a link somewhere that I might access? Could someone offer a quick rundown of the specifics? This is on a W220.

I can't complain too much about this issue. They(rears) lasted nearly 100k miles. The fronts started leaking beyond control at about 75k. I never expect that kind of longevity from conventional shocks but these Airmatic jewels sure are pricey to replace. I'm using Arnott Industries replacements as the fronts I bought from them have been stellar.

What caught me off guard was the failure mode. No slow leakdown like the fronts .....just a loud POP and on the ground she went. I guess not having to deal with the anxiety of slow, sporadic leaks was a plus.

samdon · #2 08-26-2009, 11:15 AM

http://www.bilsteinus.com/airmaticshockinstall/index.html#

I'd seen this before and finally found it again. When I used these videos for the front shocks I do not recall there being anything for the rear but there certainly is now.

Hope the link helps out some other W220 owners in their hour of need. Trust me; it will happen.