Change Car Shock Absorbers Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 3h00–5h00 ~300–500£
Estimated time 3h00–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~300–500£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
S-Class 1999-2006 14
  • 280, -L Petrol (112.922)
  • 320 CDI Diesel (613.960)
  • 320 CDI, -L Diesel (648.960)
  • 320, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.944)
  • 350 4MATIC, -L Petrol (112.975)
  • 350, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.972)
  • 400 CDI, -L Diesel (628.960)
  • 400 CDI, L Diesel (628.960)
  • 430 4MATIC, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.948)
  • 430, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.941)
  • 500 4MATIC, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.966)
  • 500, -L, -Pullman, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.960)
  • 55 AMG Kompressor, -L, -Pullman Petrol (113.991)
  • 55 AMG, L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.986)
S-Class 2005-2013 20
  • 250 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (651.961)
  • 300 Petrol (272.946)
  • 320 CDI Diesel (642.930)
  • 320/350 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (642.932)
  • 350 4MATIC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.975)
  • 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.868)
  • 350 BlueTEC Diesel (642.862)
  • 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFF Diesel (642.932)
  • 350 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (642.930)
  • 350, -4MATIC Petrol (276.950)
  • 350, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.965)
  • 400 Hybrid Electricity,Petrol (272.974)
  • 420 CDI Diesel (629.911)
  • 450 4MATIC Petrol (273.924)
  • 450, -LPG LPG,Petrol (273.922)
  • 500, -4MATIC Petrol (278.932)
  • 500/550 4MATIC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (273.968)
  • 500/550, -LPG LPG,Petrol (273.961)
  • 63 AMG Petrol (156.984)
  • 63 AMG Petrol (157.980)
S-Class 2013-2020 5
  • 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.867)
  • 350 BlueTEC, -4MATIC Diesel (642.861)
  • 500/550, -4MATIC Petrol (278.929)
  • 63 AMG 4MATIC Petrol (177.980)
  • 63 AMG, -4MATIC Petrol (157.985)
S-Class Coupe/Cabrio 2014-2020 1
  • 400/450 4MATIC Petrol (276.824)
Renew both front shock absorbers 3h00–5h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 5h00–6h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers Self-levelling suspension 6h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers Air suspension 6h00
Renew both shock absorbers (front axle) (vehicles with Active Body Control) 7h00
Renew both shock absorbers (rear axle) (vehicles with Active Body Control) 4h00

What is the function of Mercedes-Benz S-Class 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 S-Class 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 S-Class 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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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
S-Class 1999-2006 1999-2006 280, -L Petrol (112.922), 320 CDI Diesel (613.960), 320 CDI, -L Diesel (648.960), 320, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.944), 350 4MATIC, -L Petrol (112.975), 350, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.972), 400 CDI, -L Diesel (628.960), 400 CDI, L Diesel (628.960), 430 4MATIC, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
S-Class 2005-2013 2005-2013 250 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (651.961), 300 Petrol (272.946), 320 CDI Diesel (642.930), 320/350 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (642.932), 350 4MATIC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.975), 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.868), 350 BlueTEC Diesel (642.862), 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFF Diesel (642.932), 350 CDI BlueE… Diesel, Electricity, LPG, Petrol
S-Class 2013-2020 2013-2020 300 BlueTEC Hybrid Diesel,Electricity (651.921), 320 Petrol (276.824), 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.867), 350 BlueTEC, -4MATIC Diesel (642.861), 350 d, -4MATIC Diesel (656.929), 400 4MATIC Petrol (276.824), 400 d, -4MATIC Diesel (656.929), 450 EQ Boost, - 4MATIC Petrol (256.93… Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
S-Class 2021-2025 2021-2025 350 d, -4MATIC Diesel (656.929), 500 4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (256.930) 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol
S-Class Coupe/Cabrio 2014-2020 2014-2020 400/450 4MATIC Petrol (276.824), 500/550, -4MATIC Petrol (278.929), 63 AMG 4MATIC Petrol (177.980), 63 AMG, -4MATIC Petrol (157.985), 65 AMG Petrol (279.980) Petrol

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