500SEL (126.037) V8-5.0L (117.963) (1984)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Removal & Installation of Front Springs
R and R front springs
Protective cap (110)
Top shock absorber mount (11a, 11b, 11c)
Front spring (12)
Control arm (4)
Rubber spacer (13)
Special tools
Note:
The front shock absorbers serve simultaneously as the extension stop for the front wheels. For this reason, only release shock absorbers
when vehicle is standing on wheels, the control arm is supported or spring compression tool with compressing plates is installed. When the
shock absorber is released, the upper control arm rests on the end stop on the front end.
To install upper suspension either place vehicle on wheels or lift suspension on lower control arm.
CAUTION! When removing the shock absorbers with the vehicle jacked up and load relieved on the suspension ensure that the piston rod does not turn
while loosening the top mount. Since the extension stop in the shock absorber is against the operating piston in this state, the connection
between the operating piston and piston rod could loosen. This would result in sudden extension of the piston rod and expulsion of the oil
in the shock absorber.
Removal
On engines 103, 116 and 117: Remove air cleaner.