How to change rear shock absorber on MERCEDES W204 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

[@aurktman1106]

Will be doing this in a few days. Thanks for a great video!

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for sharing your opinion with us.

[@konnieblaze2116]

Great video. Im using it for reference changing my glk shocks, same chassis.

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your comment! We are pleased to know that you liked our video. Stay tuned.

[@philippe94416]

Good video, I miss my w123 where it was a 10 minute job !

[@andyw3152]

Why does the strut require the hex bit no.h5 17mm strut nut socket?

[@autodocuk]

There is no way to answer your question, you can find this information in your vehicle's technical repair documentation.

[@dicksonfu8604]

the H5 bit helps to counter hold the center shaft of the strut while tightening the 17mm nut on to it.

[@aceseling]

@@autodocuk What do you mean "There's no way to answer this question"? There's clearly an answer: it's because you can't stop the shock rod from rotating if you use a normal socket and ratchet. If the shock rod is rotating the nut won't loosen (or tighten when you get the new one on until the threads hit the nylon in the nylon locking nut.

[@andyw3152]

5:56 what was the need to hack up the arm before tightening the shocks?

[@autodocuk]

The mechanic used a hydraulic strut to simulate the suspension's operating position to correctly tighten the fastening parts.

[@hfc7457]

Great Video

[@mozee2001]

Great stuff

[@denethpeiris1120]

Thank you 🙏 😊

[@robertgaggero982]

Great job very good explanation

[@autodocuk]

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[@ralphpinder8566]

Why do you spray the outside bolts with copper grease ? It is an anti seize compound and is not waterproof!

[@aceseling]

Idk, why do they wire brush clean threads for 2.2 seconds and then blast everything with WD40? *Shrug*

[@topflightmechanic8692]

Thanks

[@hakimbah9124]

Great work very professional

[@autodocuk]

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[@niktitanik7506]

👌perfect

[@kostaskaramitros4219]

Καλός μάστορας γιατί όμως δεν έβαλε καμπεροβιδα??

[@autodocuk]

Thanks for your feedback! Please clarify or rephrase your question.

[@benzbenzm646]

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