Can I drive with messed up shocks?
Can I drive with a damaged shock absorber? Yes. Although it won’t be a comfortable journey. A broken shock absorber will result in your car bouncing around, as well as excessive rolling, squatting and diving.
How to replace a Mercedes Benz front shock absorber?
With the base of the shock absorber loose, rotate it clockwise until you see the electrical connectors clipped on to the shock absorber body. Push in on the locking tab (red arrow) and move the electrical connector mount in the direction of the blue arrow to remove it from the shock absorber.
What happens when Mercedes Benz air suspension stops working?
When they stop working the air suspension control unit may no longer be able to recognize the height of the car. Your Mercedes-Benz will greet you with a warning message on the dash related to the airmatic failure. The car height may be correct and the car still rides fine, it’s just that the computer doesn’t know that.
Why does the hood of my Mercedes Benz not stay open?
The hood on your Mercedes-Benz will not stay open. This is a common problem with many Mercedes-Benz models such as: It is usually caused due to wear of the gas struts or as some may refer to them as hood lift supports. Most Mercedes-Benz cars no longer use a prop rod to keep the hood up.
Why does my Mercedes’s class drop to the ground?
There are many possible causes for this malfunction. Mercedes-Benz with airmatic suspension tries to self-level when parked but they end up completely lowering to the ground. In our case, the S-Class would raise to normal height when the car started. The airmatic suspension would normally work for the rest of the trip.
The hood on your Mercedes-Benz will not stay open. This is a common problem with many Mercedes-Benz models such as: It is usually caused due to wear of the gas struts or as some may refer to them as hood lift supports. Most Mercedes-Benz cars no longer use a prop rod to keep the hood up.
How to troubleshoot Mercedes Benz air suspension problems?
Learn how to troubleshoot Mercedes-Benz Air Suspension Problems. You decide to buy a Mercedes-Benz, maybe an S-Class, CLS-Class, R-Class, CL-Class or E-Class. One day you hear of other Mercedes-Benz owners having suspension problems. The next day you start having air suspension problems yourself.
How do you remove a shock from a suspension?
Use a socket set or a nut splitter to disengage the nut that connects the shock to the suspension, and remove it from the bolt. If there isn’t enough room to operate the splitter, you can apply penetrating solvent.
How can I tell if my rear shock absorber is loose?
The first thing to do is see if the mountings are loose. If you can turn the mounting nut or bolt at the top or bottom without much effort, the mounting is loose. On some shocks there’s a stud in a rubber bushing, and if it tears loose, you’ll see and feel it turn as you try to tighten the nut.