190D 2.5 (201.126) L5-2.5L DSL (602.911) (1987)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear
Removing and Installing Rear Shock Absorber
Note: The rear shock absorbers simultaneously serve as the rebound stop for the rear wheels. For this reason only loosen the shock absorber mounts
when the vehicle is standing on the wheels, the spring link is supported or the spring compressor is installed.
Caution: When removing the shock absorber with the vehicle lifted and load removed from the half axle ensure that the shock absorber tube does not
tum when loosening the upper mount. Since the rebound stop is in contact with the operating piston in the shock absorber in this state, the mount for the
operating piston could loosen together with the piston rod. The gas pressure would cause the piston rod to extend suddenly and the oil in the shock to
squirt out (accident hazard).
Removal
All models except model 124.06 (convertible)
1. Remove trunk paneling.