190E 2.3 (201.028) L4-2.3L (102.985) (1987)
5. Lift vehicle at rear axle (40-9008).
6. Unscrew hex. head bolts for spring link cover and remove cover.
7. Loosen hex. nut for bottom mount on spring link (arrow) and remove hex. head bolt.
Model 124.06 (convertible)
8. Remove rear axle switches for rollover bar (S83/2 and S83/3).
9. Unscrew hex. head bolts for spring link cover and remove cover.
10. Loosen hex. nut for bottom mount on spring link and remove hex. head bolt.
All models
11. Press shock absorber downward out of mounting hole in frame floor, remove shock absorber from spring link and remove downward.