Change Car Shock Absorbers Mercedes-Benz CLS

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h30–6h00 ~250–600£
Estimated time 2h30–6h00
Estimated labour cost ~250–600£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
CLS 2005-2011 9
  • 280 Petrol (272.943)
  • 320 CDI Diesel (642.920)
  • 350 CDI Diesel (642.920)
  • 350 CGi Petrol (272.985)
  • 350, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.964)
  • 500, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.967)
  • 500/550 Petrol (273.960)
  • 55 AMG V8 Kompressor Petrol (113.990)
  • 63 AMG Petrol (156.983)
CLS 2010-2017 14
  • 220 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (651.924)
  • 250 BlueTEC, -4MATIC Diesel (651.924)
  • 250 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (651.924)
  • 350 BlueEFF Petrol (276.952)
  • 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.858)
  • 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.858)
  • 350 BlueTEC Diesel (642.852)
  • 350 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (642.858)
  • 350 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (642.853)
  • 350 CDI, BlueEFF Diesel (642.852)
  • 500/550 CGi, -4MATIC Petrol (278.922)
  • 63 AMG S, -4MATIC Petrol (157.981)
  • 63 AMG, -4MATIC Petrol (157.981)
  • 63 AMG, -4MATIC Petrol (157.981)
CLS 2018-2023 6
  • 300 d Diesel (654.920)
  • 350 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920)
  • 350d, -4MATIC Diesel (656.929)
  • 400d 4MATIC Diesel (656.929)
  • 450 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (256.930)
  • 53 AMG 4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (256.930)
Renew both front shock absorbers 2h30–6h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers Standard suspension 2h30–4h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers Air suspension 2h30–5h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers Standard suspension with adaptive damping system 2h30
Renew both rear shock absorbers Air suspension with adaptive damping system 2h30
Renew both rear shock absorbers Standard air suspension 2h30

What is the function of Mercedes-Benz CLS shock absorbers?

The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.

When should you change the Mercedes-Benz CLS shock absorbers?

Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.

Is it difficult to change Mercedes-Benz CLS shock absorbers?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
CLS 2005-2011 2005-2011 280 Petrol (272.943), 320 CDI Diesel (642.920), 350 CDI Diesel (642.920), 350 CGi Petrol (272.985), 350, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.964), 500, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.967), 500/550 Petrol (273.960), 55 AMG V8 Kompressor Petrol (113.990), 63 AMG Petrol (156.983) Diesel, LPG, Petrol
CLS 2010-2017 2010-2017 220 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (651.924), 250 BlueTEC, -4MATIC Diesel (651.924), 250 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (651.924), 350 BlueEFF Petrol (276.952), 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.858), 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.858), 350 BlueTEC Diesel (642.852), 350 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (642.858), 350 C… Diesel, Petrol
CLS 2018-2023 2018-2023 300 d Diesel (654.920), 350 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920), 350d, -4MATIC Diesel (656.929), 400d 4MATIC Diesel (656.929), 450 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (256.930), 53 AMG 4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (256.930) 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol

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