Adjustment of Mercedes wheel

Mercedes-Benz rear suspension is independent type with coil springs and 5 individual links. Rear axle carrier is mounted to body at 4 points and supports rear axle assembly. Shock absorbers and coil springs are mounted on rubber bushings to reduce vibration and noise. There are some adjustments to make your Mercedes better. For that there is small adjustment for your Mercedes wheel. Remove trunk lining. Remove nut and rubber ring of upper shock mount. Raise vehicle on rear axle. Remove holding clamps on spring link and remove cover. Remove lower shock absorber mounting bolt. Pull shock absorber downward and remove from vehicle. For the Mercedes wheel adjustment removing gas shock absorbers while vehicle is raised and axle tension relieved do not rotate piston rod while loosening main strut nut. This could result in the sudden extension of the piston rod. On vehicles with auxiliary heater, remove electric fuel pump and suspension plate of exhaust. Remove the cable connector from rear axle cross member. Raise rear axle assembly to lift stop. Force water drain hose out of rear axle carrier. Raise vehicle and support with safety stands. Remove wheel assemblies. Disconnect exhaust system at flange connection. Remove intermediate lever of parking brake and disconnect cable controls. Raise vehicle and support with safety stands. Remove pushing strut cover. Rubber mounts of pushing strut cannot be replaced individually. If rubber mounts are damaged, replace pushing strut. Remove strut-to-axle carrier bolt. Remove strut-to-wheel carrier bolt with washer disk.