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Aleksi
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Rear strut repair:
Parts sourcing:
Rubber mounts from mbclassics:
www.mbclassics.de
www.mbclassics.de
Ball joint from VPS Vargalant in Slovenia:
www.vps-eu.com
The rubber boot was bought from a local Mercedes dealer and was about 90 euros
The rear seat has to be removed to access the upper bolt.
The strut after removal:
New vs old rubber mount:
Old vs new ball joint:
After disassembly:
Some zinc paint:
Installing the new ball joint. Not much room for the tools:
Finished and ready to be installed:
Parts sourcing:
Rubber mounts from mbclassics:
rubber mount rear hydropneumatic strut W116 450SEL 6.9
MB Classics rubber mount rear hydropneumatic strut W116 450SEL 6 9 matchnumber: 1163271481
rubber mount rear hydropneumatic strut W116/W126
MB Classics rubber mount rear hydropneumatic strut W116/W126 suitable for following models: W116 450SEL 6 9 W126 126 033, 035, 037, 039 matchnumber: 1163271
Ball joint from VPS Vargalant in Slovenia:
MERCEDES-BENZ - 450 SEL 6.9 (W116) - SUS. STRUT BALL JOINT | Vpseu
Ball Joint for the Hydropneumatic strut of MB - W116 450SEL 6.9 Compatible with: Mercedes-Benz - Model S (TYP W116 450 SEL 6.9) Fits: Suspension strut In case you need different type of ball joint or bushing or unsure about the fitment, please send us 1x sample part (it can be worn out, used)...
www.vps-eu.com
The rubber boot was bought from a local Mercedes dealer and was about 90 euros
The rear seat has to be removed to access the upper bolt.
The strut after removal:
New vs old rubber mount:
Old vs new ball joint:
After disassembly:
Some zinc paint:
Installing the new ball joint. Not much room for the tools:
Finished and ready to be installed:
