Change Car Shock Absorbers Mercedes-Benz SL

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 4h00–5h00 ~400–500£
Estimated time 4h00–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~400–500£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
SL 2001-2012 12
  • 300 Petrol (272.949)
  • 350 Petrol (272.966)
  • 350 Petrol (272.968)
  • 350, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.973)
  • 500, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.963)
  • 500/550 Petrol (273.965)
  • 55 AMG EVO Petrol (113.995)
  • 55 AMG Kompressor Petrol (113.992)
  • 55 AMG Petrol (113.992)
  • 600 Petrol (275.951)
  • 600 Petrol (275.954)
  • 65 AMG Petrol (275.981)
SL 2012-2020 7
  • 350 BlueEFF Petrol (276.954)
  • 400 Petrol (276.825)
  • 400/450 Petrol (276.825)
  • 500/550 BlueEFF Petrol (278.927)
  • 63 AMG Petrol (157.983)
  • 63 AMG Petrol (157.983)
  • 65 AMG V12 Petrol (279.981)
Renew both front shock absorbers 4h00–5h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 7h00
Renew both shock absorbers (rear axle) (vehicles with Active Body Control) 8h00

What is the function of Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL 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 SL 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
SL 1989-2001 1989-2001 300 SL Petrol (103.984), 300 SL-24 Petrol (104.981) Petrol
SL 2001-2012 2001-2012 300 Petrol (272.949), 350 Petrol (272.966), 350 Petrol (272.968), 350, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.973), 500, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.963), 500/550 Petrol (273.965), 55 AMG EVO Petrol (113.995), 55 AMG Kompressor Petrol (113.992), 55 AMG Petrol (113.992), 600 Petrol (275.951), 600 Petrol … LPG, Petrol
SL 2012-2020 2012-2020 350 BlueEFF Petrol (276.954), 400 Petrol (276.825), 400/450 Petrol (276.825), 500/550 BlueEFF Petrol (278.927), 63 AMG Petrol (157.983), 63 AMG Petrol (157.983), 65 AMG V12 Petrol (279.981) Petrol

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