Removal & Installation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Mercedes-Benz E500, 1994 Mercedes-Benz E420, and 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
DO NOT reuse self-locking nuts and bolts with polystop plastic coating. Clean threads before installing NEW self-locking nuts and bolts.
WARNING:
When removing gas filled shock absorbers with vehicle raised and axle tension relieved, DO NOT rotate piston rod while loosening main strut nut. Sudden piston rod extension could occur.