Mercedes-Benz W166 Rear Shock Absorber Replacement DIY (2012-2018 ML250, ML350, GLE350, & More)

[@PaulieFein]

About time you post some Benz content! You're excellent with explanations and instructions. Your extremely clear with your directions. There's no misunderstanding any of this. Thanks Kyle

[@jessetyree6739]

Great job & explaining the importance of putting all the pieces together

[@fengdeng1982]

High-quality instructions as usual. thanks. unfortunately I just sold gl350 back to dealer during rear shock leaking but I can't figure out access without damaging trim. life saver video for owner. really appreciate.

[@williamj1969]

Tackling this job in a few minutes. Tell Kyle he did a GREAT job walking through that job!!

[@fcpeuro]

Happy wrenching!

[@williamj1969]

3rd row seating added a bit of complexity to this job but all went well.

[@BiLoSellHigh]

Thanks for the great video quality & explanation of what to expect when changing my rear ADS shocks or what the Mechanic will have to deal with and to understand the charges of the time consuming of the project.

[@joelcrow]

So happy that you guys are doing a whole series on fixes for my car!

[@Mr.C.Cloud9]

Another great DIY video from FCP Euro. Kyle is always great.

[@Adrndvla]

You make it look so easy ! Awesome man!

[@nolebuc1]

Fantastic video! Always love how thoroughly you explain things. Thanks for what you do.

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you for watching!

[@kenarai7940]

W166 maintenance videos are awesome! Thanks a lot!!

[@fcpeuro]

More to come!

[@chadhladilek2281]

@@fcpeuro It would be great to have a video for the front struts for the W166.

[@jvciw3612]

outstanding video. very clear directions and explanations enjoyed the content. keep them coming

[@lynfordrhooms1587]

I love watching your videos. I am a DIYer and I always watch your videos before tackling any project. Are those FCP Euro shirts available for sale? If so please post a link.

[@alparslansacikara4765]

Good job, thank your watching 👏👏👏👍

[@MeYou-nn3tv]

Lower control arm suspension seat bushing was bad probably a big part of the problem did you end up changing it?

[@Rehan_khan60]

Very nice video and very detail good job. I use your instructions and did the rear shocks at my 15 ML350 was very easy with your help Thanks again

[@anthonymalla7526]

Thank you for your video....But, is this the same for the electronic suspension mode for a 2012 W166 ML350 Blutech model? I thought it would have a plug in plug for the electronic adjustment level attached to the shock absorber as well???

[@william40399]

Fantastic, thank you Kyle.

[@rogereverett9095]

1: you don't need to remove all the interior , just wedge them away from the top nuts struts enough to get access. 2: don't use a hammer to sent the lower bolts in(u will damage the threads) I always get the vehicle higher, use gear box jack to get the arms positioned exact , then bolts slide in without issue

[@premiummotorsmercedesservi7006]

Good job, good quality video and very detail explanation . well done

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@callister4941]

THANKS for hookinh Chris Rudnick up!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shahedmolla]

Great instructions but the torque specs were incorrect - text in the video said one spec but Kyle’s voice said another. Also the units were mixed up between lb-ft vs Nm. Can someone post the correct torque specs for strut/shock top and bottom nuts/bolts?

[@Zeb8000]

He @Kyle - great video! A few questions - What do you think the time estimate is for doing this job if incorporating both sides, and what's the extra effort involved to do the ML63 (with ADS)?

[@nickmeuters4097]

Great video! Very helpful

[@A.Musa76]

Can you do a Mercedes Bi-Turbo coolant drain for the Turbo's (second reservoir)? I think this one will be a good one to post up.

[@japorms8]

You da man Kyle!

[@Hazlotumismooo]

thank you

[@TheDenaLife]

What is the name of the passthrough socket used to remove the shocks?

[@johnrbnsn]

How easy is it to get the springs out to replace at the same time. Do you need a spring compressor?

[@fcpeuro]

Hi John, a hair more involved, but a floor jack/screw jack will be your friend to help lower the control arm gently and enough to release the spring. From there the reverse, using the floor jack to then raise and compress the suspension back into place to tighten everything back at ride height.

[@waiszeto1500]

Can I replace the springs at the same time?

[@wangshuokevin]

Do you need to make sure the vehicle is at ride height before tightening these bolts? Esp the lower bolt connects to the control arm.

[@fcpeuro]

Hi Shuo, the goal is simply to use a floor jack to raise/lower the arm to be able to connect the lower portion of the shock. Because you are not undoing the control arms, there is no need to tighten at ride height as the shocks are designed to travel up and down. If you were to undo the control arms for this job, then yes you would absolutely want to set ride height to tighten down the control arm hardware.

[@wangshuokevin]

@@fcpeuro Got it, thanks for the info!

[@joeianniello]

thank you!

[@Cmhhh9]

Thank you for saving me money😅

[@ritchman8]

Awesomeness Thanks for sharing. 😎

[@ibrahimalmotawa967]

You really doing Excellent jop.

[@georgesnassar744]

King bascome !

[@illwills]

Good Job. 💯💯💯

[@JorgeBurRider]

Excelent ¡¡¡👍

[@isidorogarcia760]

Me gustaría ver los vídeos el español, sería posible??

[@fcpeuro]

Quisas pronto!

[@SurviveTheDay]

Repairs on German cars is so expensive because removal & replacement of panels takes hours.

[@jackshilatos7327]

I take it this model your doing does not have air ride!!!, mine has air ride

[@randalceniceros8157]

Already ?

[@jasonswift7098]

What a pain in the arse just to replace a shock absorber.

[@buildexclusive8679]

Fix my car, please 🙏