380SL (107.045) V8-3.8L (116.960) (1982)
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Hex ratchet wrench
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Retaining wrench
8. Unscrew hex. nuts on upper suspension from direction of trunk, remove disk and rubber ring.
Removal - Lower suspension
9. Unscrew hex. screws or nuts (vehicles with diagonal swing axles and starting torque compensation) of lower suspension on semitrailing arm and
remove shock absorber in downward direction.
Installation
10. Check suspension members. Fastening clip of lower shock absorber suspension should be firmly seated in rubber mount, rubber mount should not
be rotable in suspension eye.
11. Insert shock absorber and mount upper suspension, making sure that the parts are correctly seated. Tighten the lower of the two hex nuts to end of
thread, then counterlock with the upper nut.
Note:
The dust protection (5f) is installed only on vehicles for countries with poor road conditions.