300CD (123.153) L5-3.0L DSL Turbo (617.952) (1982)
Rear shock absorber without level control
For vehicles equipped with rear level control refer to Spring Strut
a = Piston rod exposed length
Notes:
When testing and evaluating gas pressure shock absorbers a fundamental difference must be made between two designs. The difference
refers to the separation of the oil and gas chamber.
1
Cylinder
2
Operating piston with spring washers
3
Piston rod
4
Closing package with piston rod seal and piston rod guide
5
Separating piston
6
Baffle plate
a
Oil chamber
b
Gas chamber
Gas pressure shock absorbers with separating piston between oil and gas chamber (Bilstein, Boge and F & S). Installation position of shock
absorber with piston rod in upward direction.
Gas pressure shock absorber without separating piston between oii and gas chamber (F & S and Boge) Installation position ot shock absorber with
piston rod in downward direction.