Change Car Shock Absorbers Mercedes-Benz ML

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 5h00 ~500£
Estimated time 5h00
Estimated labour cost ~500£
Difficulty Easy
Renew both front shock absorbers 5h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 5h00

What is the function of Mercedes-Benz ML 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 ML 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 ML 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
ML 1998-2005 1998-2005 230 Petrol (111.977), 270 CDI Diesel (612.963), 320, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.942), 350, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.970), 400 CDI Diesel (628.963), 430, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.942), 500, -4MATIC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.965), 55 AMG, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.981) Diesel, LPG, Petrol
ML 2005-2011 2005-2011 280 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (642.940), 300 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (642.820), 320 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (642.940), 350 4MATIC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.967), 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.820), 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.820), 420 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (629.912), 500 4MATIC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (1… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
ML 2011-2015 2011-2015 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (651.960), 300 4MATIC Petrol (276.955), 350 4MATIC Petrol (276.955), 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.826), 400 4MATIC Petrol (276.821), 500/550 4MATIC Petrol (278.928), 63 AMG Petrol (157.982), 63 AMG Petrol (157.982) Diesel, Petrol

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