Mercedes Front Strut & Spring Replacement - Suspension Upgrade (CLK 550, W203, W209 - Sachs) 

DO NOT remove the sway bar link bolt as described. DO NOT turn the 7mm hex head while holding the bolt. You WILL tear the rubber boot! Hold the 7mm hex and turn the nut.

Here are the torque specs for everyone, don't know why this was so hard for FCP to include in the video or description: Sway Bar links = 60nm (top and bottom) Strut to wheel hub = Top bolt 100nm + 90 degrees, Two bottom bolts 110nm Bolt on top of the strut = 60nm Piston securing nut = 20nm

This is the only video on RU-vid that explains how to fit that little threaded retainer in the strut mount.

Owning an 09 W209, I enjoyed seeing the work, saving the links and parts reference, as one day I will upgrade my suspension as per... Thank you for showing Project CLK550, a very good video KUDOS!

Great video. I've seen some others but this is the most complete one and most informative. I am about to change mine but I was worried about the last 'push' you need to apply into the bearing to get in the nut ring. What a pitty I did not see this before. Anyway I'll go on with it next weekend

Excellent, clear camera angles. Thank you so much for the attention to detail.

Made it look sooo easy!

Great video! Make some more videos on the W203 4matic.

You're video really helped me out thanks a lot that's cool I really appreciate it

Do you have a video for a mb w212 2011 shocks and coil spring replacement? Or is it very similar ? I would rather watch these than auto doc because you speak and it helps immensely.

Very good stepwise video . Thanks

What spring compressor tool was used in the video?

Hi ,can I ask which special nut you use for lock ring. Thank you

Are the spring seat mounted at the same orientation for both left and right side struts?

Video would have been more useful if you had used stock springs or standard Bilstein springs which are longer than sport springs. The W203/W209 Strut is known to be the most difficult strut to compress/assemble, and a Baum 1117J compressor (or cheap Chinese clone) usually doesn't suffice. By the way, that spring compressor is NOT to be used with impact/power tools.

great video very informative

Does anyone know if they make a “Quick Strut” assembly? Basically a pre loaded assembly with the coil spring installed and compressed. I would rather pay a touch more initially to get a simple plug and play assembly with all new components including coil spring. Safer and probably easier in the long run.

Tha k you!!! Just subscribed!! Question! What rotors you have???

What’s about the special nut tool? Is the tool required or can a simple Allen tool work?

I have the clk 320 cdi sport with sports suspension, not sure if the correct replacement is thr bilstein b8?

It is always preferable to counter hold the bolt , and turn the nut...not vice versa.

great video!

Did you use a special tool (c clamp) to reinstall the struts

What brand is the spring compressor it looks a lot safer than the hook on type?

Hello My 2017 GLC X253, spring version has problem since day one with tires noise transmitted to the car body and this goes to all of X253 spring models with all tires and rims, 19" would be the lease. After many exams I believed that the tires noise ran through the front struts to the body. On W205 you don't have this kind of problem so after checking the different you should get the front springs the bent strut profile (front wheel drive) and smaller boot for lower control arms. Do you experience such problem and if so, how you solved it. I am checking if anyone make a steel/rubber strut mount for this model yet. Thanks for your comment

Great

Kindly advise torque specs for all bolts. Thanks!

did you order new springs of Sachs manufacturer ?

Hi guys. I noticed you don't have the front shocks for w203 c240 2004 wagon on your website. If you do, kindly respond with the link to the page. Regards

Where do i get the springs ?

If my 230 6 speed rides tough over bumps, could I get by with just doing struts and not springs? Or since I am doing the job replace everything?

how far are you supposed to tighten the lock ring? like is there a distence that strut should be compressed to? or just tighten as much as possible ?

I did tighten the bolt in stead of the nut n broke the ruber seal for th link, now is exposed to elements, thanks😡

What compressor was that?

Just did this job in a 2003 clk320 and it ducking sucked he doesn't mention how insanely difficult it is to unfreeze the bolts

Why you didnt buy springs also from Sachs manufacturer ? Are originals from mercedes better ?

At 8.34 , the strut to spindle bolt should have a washer on the head , especially since it is not a flange head bolt.

whent to your webpage it says this page cant be found i really need those suspension kits for my clk 200 kompressor

No mention of torquing any fasteners to factory specs.

Wonder if its the same process for the C55 AMG?

How do these Struts Ride when OEM new? I have stock OEM Sachs struts on my Mercedes C32 AMG which have been on the car since previous and in need for new replacement. My Ride is bumpy and loud over bumps and potholes, figured struts where shot and needed replacement. Will Sachs Brand Struts Give me a smooth ride like the Stock Mercedes or will I have to go with Bilstein ???

5:42 how did u screw it when the thing isnt even out in the open

Hi - the strut mount bearing rubber - this has a fat 'nub' and a thin 'nub' what direction are these supposed to be in ?

How far do you screw the nut down on the strut mount when assembling it together? The step right before threading the lock nut.

Can I use the old springs

Can I reuse the old strut mounts?

My 2003clk 55 is making a squiking noice when turning at slow speeds and going over bumps, why could this be? Only front end of the vehicle

Hi, do clk350 and clk55 have the same front struts?

Hello, WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN sachs 300138 and sachs 300139, because in video you put sachs 300139 but in shop for sale is sachs 300138, can I put sachs 300138 for sport w203 ? thank you.

How do i get that lock ring socket couldn’t find it on ur site

How many hours are normally charged to have both sides done?

What is that tool part number for the spring compressor

what's that spring compressor you're using?

Hello, can you give me the link of spring compressor? Tagnks

2:28I can get them to loosen up, they are stuck... what can i do?

Looks easy but doesn't go inside All the way I buy the complete set just ready to install

Does this lower the Car? by how much?