Thanks Peter! I have the Tuning Fork type and the clamp type (not sure
of its real name). Knowing these details really help me plan if it will
be something I want to attempt. So far, it's looking good... ;-)
So as long as I put a jack or jack stand under the spring there's no
danger of it popping out? I think I know the answer is "Correct" but
like to get confirmation from others.
No. No plan to remove the spring - if it ain't broke....
re: tightening the links with the tire jacked up to normal height - I
hate to admit it but while I know of the reqmnt to have the car on level
ground, I had not thought about raising the tire with a jack to get
there! As always, I appreciate your thoughts!
Thanks again,
LarryT
On 07/05/2018 6:38 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote:
Leave the shock mount bolt alone if you are not planning to remove the spring,
it does not need to come out.
You will need to unbolt the links for the suspension (camber, thrust, longitudinal,
spring link, tie rod) -- tie rod will require a tie rod end tool, I prefer the
"lever" type.
Remove axle nut on the ground, you will need to use a punch to "undent" it.
You will also need a new nut to put back on.
So, remove axle nut, jack up and remove caliper and rotor. Rotor is almost always very
stuck, a good "smoke wrench" is your friend here, heat a spot near a bolt hole
nice and hot and it will pop off. Remove the allen head screw before attempting to
remove the rotor. Usually necessary to back the parking brake shoes off a little using
the star wheel visible through a lug bolt hole.
Once you get the rotor off, remove the parking brake shoes. This is a pain, be
careful to remember how all the bits go together. Once you have the parking
brakes off, drive the axle back a little bit, it doens't need to go far, just
be loose. Unbolt the links on the wheel carrier and get the tie rod end out.
Check all the links for worn bushings, this is the time to replace them.
Pull wheel carrier and hub off, supporting the axle. DO NOT pull the inner
joint apart, it's never the same after...
If you do change any links, they must stay loose until you have all of them in
place, then jack the wheel carrier up to normal ride height and tighten them
all. Failure to do this will result in very strange ride and premature wear on
the bushings, they act as springs.
Have fun!
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