500SEL (126.037) V8-5.0L (117.963) (1984)
Note:
On model 126 only gas pressure shock absorbers with separating piston between the oil and gas chambers are used (installed position with
piston rod pointing up).
1
Cylinder
2
Operating piston with spring plates
3
Piston rod
4
Sealing package with piston rod seal and piston rod guide
5
Separating piston
a
Oil chamber
b
Gas chamber
Visual check
1. Carefully check the piston rod for surface damage.
2. Check piston rod for bending. A bent piston rod binds in the guide bushing when it is pushed in.
Note:
The piston rod is laid out to have a slight oil film for lubrication of the piston rod guide outside of the piston rod seal.
Rumbling and rattling noises