How To Install AIR SUSPENSION | Airmatic Suspension Replacement | MERCEDES BENZ S Class W220
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
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Have you gotten an Airmatic warning light on your Mercedes Dash? Do you hear air leaking from your Air Suspension? Does one side of your Mercedes s class air suspension sit lower to the ground? If you have answered yes to most of these questions then you probably need to change your air suspension strut. The good news is that it's very easy to do and this video will explain how to replace your Mercedes Benz s class air suspension (airmatic / strut).
I highly recommend replacing your Mercedes Benz air suspension (air strut/airmatic) with an Arnott industries AS-2605 (without 4matic) air strut for your Mercedes Benz S Class. Arnott makes a very high quality air suspension (strut) that's built to last!
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The best part of your presentation for me is that you did not complain about the ABC Suspension instead, you remained positive and repaired the car. Thank you.
Thank you for your uplifting words uncle larry! I really appreciate it. It's my pleasure. I'm glad I could be of service to you!!
I love that you’re wearing flip-flops! Thank for all you do, I’m about to tackle my w211 suspension.
Thank you for showing us how we can work on our own Mercedes-Benz cars. There are so many people that spread misinformation about how hard Mercedes are to fix and how they should be avoided at all costs. Your videos are perfect for people that want to save their money and learn about cars. Thanks!
Parts are expensive man and u are better off getting it from the dealer then aftermarket
Hello Nikola S! Thank you for the kind words. Yes, it's almost taboo to even mention working on high end luxury cars like the Mercedes Benz S class. Once you step into the unknown, you quickly realize that things aren't so scary after all :)
@@GarageDynamics Seriously, the cars are engineered well and are pretty forgiving when it comes to amateur repairs. Thanks for the video.
Honorable Davis you can get same parts from aftermarket, like from FCP euro, and they have lifetime warranty.
Jealous Propagandists want you to buy gm, Hondas and Nissans but they end up costing the same if you need something fixed.
Man I was about to sell my E500 until I saw this video. Change my air shocks it was a breeze Thanks . I'm keeping my car 😁😁😁
Hi Dabestofall, That's so awesome to hear! I'm glad you got your car fixed and decided to keep it. You're very welcome! Enjoy the new ride! Cheers!!
Hey bro’s I’m thinking about buying a W220 either a S55 or S500 but heard soo many nightmares about repairs and reliability. What have you guys experience been with these beautiful works of art? Also do people look at you funny because you’re driving an older model versus a newer model? You know like the old “hey your stunting couldn’t afford a newer Merc” look?
@@BossTweed1 as long as you like it, who else's opinion matters? I drive a 2006 cls and a 2012 GL Merc ...can afford a newer one but I always wanted a 2006 model so thats what I got..expensive to maintain compared to other vehicles Ive owned but I love em
Awesome video, you have a new subscriber. Just bought a '01 S500 (112K miles) for $800 because the seller got tired of the small things going wrong and getting ripped off by the dealers. LOL. I have found these to be the easiest cars to work on once you learn how and have the right tools. Learned a lot with my '97 e420. Love these old Benzes.
Hello E Wade! Thanks for the subscription!! I'm surprised I didn't see your comment. That's amazing that you picked up an S Class for $800!! Congratulations!! They are SUPER easy to work on. That's what makes them such great cars aside from the good looks and luxury. Glad you're enjoying your new ride brother!
Very nice clean install. Like your organized approach and the fact that you seem to love your "hobby" comes through. You clearly either did the research or did the actual repair before which makes it much easier for anyone trying to learn how to do this repair. Thanks for posting.
Hello Cuzimada Papushkian! Thank you very much for the kind words. Many blessings to you :)
Have a cls and airmatic struts failed.. one after the other in tandem.. contined to drive for another 3 months.. car was completely dropped front and back. luckily found two Arnotts on Craigslist for 275! Had them installed for 250 and car rose from the dead.. good vid
Hi Marcus Aurelius! Your story is hilarious! Haha! I'm glad everything worked out for you. Cheers! :)
You had both of them installed for 250? Thats an awesome price. Indy mechanic or what?
I got a 05 E500 100k. SBC Valve block Replaced Airstruts replaced, motor mounts, tranny mount, Heater control Valve. EGR valve, Alternator, Idler pulley, Auxillary battery control unit, Coolant hose return. Love it. So many parts out there now.
The best video job, slowly explanation very loud &clear. Could not be any better. Oh the lighting is perfect. Thank you SOOOO much. I am sure all the viewer would agree! Peace!!
Thank you for the kind words Tuan Nguyen! I really appreciate it. :)
Bought these 100,000 km ago... all good.
Arnott is awsome got my 430l back on the road
Thanks, I wasn't sure about doing this particular job myself, but dang you made it look easy.
Men! The way you explains, show all the steps are amazingly simple and easy to understand...keep it up brother....even my grandma could do it by watching this video.
Awesome!
Awesome........Efforts, and willingness to help others much appreciated !!!!!
Great video, much easier than changing struts on my e39. And for those complaining about flip flops, how many of us didn’t work on cars using sneakers? Same thing. There is one thing, it’s called pay attention to what you do.
Thank you for the kind words and support Patricio Garcia! Have a blessed day! :)
Really clear directions, good lighting into the hard to see areas.. Perfect!
SAFETY SHOES DUDE.....watching you work makes my toes curl (pun intended).
Some serious hurt if something drop...Ouch!
Cry baby
I like the way he do it have confidence
You're doing a good job keep up the good work flip flops at all I love it we all can't be the same that implies that you know what the hell you're doing and if you want to wear flip-flops you can that's your prerogative that's what makes this world so great we can all do our own thing and have our own style what the hell we want to be without ridicule keep up the good work keep on smiling that's right
That was easy and straightforward… subbed!
Thank you very much for the support Kent Diñoso! It's always my pleasure to help out.
These are so easy to do. By the 3rd time I had to do one it almost took longer to take the wheel off.
lol! Nice!
Looking mad Dominican with working on your car with Chancletas.
love your channel definitely love how clear you explain everything and easy you make it look. you got yourself a new subscriber. i also love the rims and the garage very cool.
Thank you for the sub and kind words K.R.! I really appreciate it! :)
Easier thing to do in my opinion for adding the new fitting for the strut airline hose would be to twist it in by hand with the white part still in it then tightening it with a wrench, putting the air line in, then shoving it in (but gently) with a pair of pliers.
Great idea Jaycob Hicks! Thanks!
Great and very informative video. And I can't believe how clean and non-rusty your W220 is :D
Thank you Lord of Petrol for the kind words! She takes care of me and I take care of her haha :D
Hi @skipartpictures , just want to let you know I found something that will work if that seal breaks and the air is leaking from that seal at the rubber part of the shock. I bout some Bead Seal for tires. Put it on the rubber really good and let the shock down on it let sit for a couple of hours and it will seal it . Mines air right up and no problems. Great videos thanks for them
victor fields was it the front or rear? My rear is completely dropped but when i took the tire off and jacked it, i could see the air pumping the shocks back up
@@garagenextdoor807 did you jack both sides of the rear?
You know you're VIP status when you work on your Merc in flip-flop!
LEVEL UP to 1000!! awesome!
Gotta be in Cali with flops bro. Thank you
Well done video! Those air struts always scare me. I understand the process better now. :-)
Thank you for the kind words Ortwein International. When you walk boldly towards your project, fear generally stays behind. I'm glad this video has helped you understand the process better now :)
New subscriber here. Loved the video. I own a 2011 E550 with 92k miles. My air shocks are currently leaking so I know it's near or time to replace. I'm definitely going to do it on my own
Thanks for the Sub Leonel Duarte! :) Have fun with your new suspension install! Cheers!
Note to change a front strut both wheels have to be jacked up to get the old one out. To get the upper control arm free [down] tool 3/ 4" ball joint separator item 99849 at harbor freight works.
Good point. I started with jacking up one side and once I had the ball joint separated, I could not push the upper control arm down far enough to insert the bottom of the air spring because the anti-roll bar was in a bind. Once I jacked up the entire front end, I was able to push down the upper control arm without the resistance. Another note, once installed, do not let the entire front end down or you will not be able to remove the jack. You must stop when the tires hit the ground and start the car to let the air springs fill with air.
After researching its just better to install the airmatic delete kit.
The system wears out like spark plugs and brakes. That's to much money to be spending over and over just to maintain a vehicle ride comfort but good video 💯👌🏾
Thanks for this video - I'm sort of "inheriting" the maintenance on my mother-in-law's 2001 W220 because she has gotten tired of being charged what she thinks is extraordinarily high prices for repairs - so much so, that she's avoiding many problems, and ignoring some (like the leaking suspension) because the mechanic price to fix it is about $6K.
She was thrilled to find the cost of a simple brake job (pad swap) was so low, as I ordered the pads and sensors online (local auto parts stores didn't stock them anyway), and insisted on watching me do it. She was also impressed at how easy and quick it was to do such a job.
To be fair, the mechanic and the dealers are quoting her pricing to replace the entire air suspension, and from their business standpoint, they really can't afford to piecemeal such a repair on an older car, because if one component is bad, other components are likely to follow soon, and they don't want egg on their face by replacing one strut only to find "this is the same problem!" show up because of another strut leaking, or the compressor failing, etc.
I don't yet know exactly where the leak(s) are on her car, but I haven't been able to get her to stop driving it long enough to check it out. There's not too many places it can be, since that system is really pretty simple, but hopefully, I'll get there before something worse happens.
Unfortunately, her car has a much greater rust problem, so eventually, it won't be worth fixing, but I'll do my best to keep it safe enough to drive for her, as long as I can, because she has a deep emotional attachment to that car. (She does have another car, and most of the time, she can also drive the father-in-law's car too, but doesn't like to).
I believe Arnott recommends replacing at least both struts on an end (if not all four) at the same time.
That’s when you know he knows exactly what’s he doing. In flip flops though!
😂😂 flip flops that's funny! Be careful my friend, but you have the right idea with the kneepads thow
Great video. Excellent Detail... Hope to see more for thew Mercedes S series.
Fantastic video. Great delivery. Well done mate.
I found your sandals, distracting😂🤣😅😆However a brilliant video, thanks mate...
Haha! Thank you lapko luna! 😂😂😂
Great video I waiting on my struts and compressor now and I have to do it on my Hyundai Equus should be much different, a little concerned about the compressor though. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks again
I can’t be the only one that thought he was wearing a starbucks apron
Hmmm, not looking forward to putting up the buck-a-roos for a set of these. My fronts are working, but the dust covers are totally shot. I have a bad driveline vibration under load I have to address first. Swell video
Hello Adam N, I totally understand, but the Arnott's are a lot more reliable than the original air struts. I think they are worth the investment. Another alternative is to do a shock and spring conversion. From what I hear the ride comfort is good and you'll never have to worry about the air going out again.
@@GarageDynamics It would be a lot easier to swallow if they had the same warranty in the pacific as they do in North America. I think we only get a flat 2 years down here. But you're right, definitely the best option out there.
@@AdamAus85 Ahhh, I didn't know that. I agree, definitely the best option out there.
Ah! I see you also try to fix leaks first with a gasket sealer hoping for the best 😁
Thanks bro... well done... I appreciate you sharing.
Awesome vid! Got my arnott 2605 strut coming tomorrow, can’t wait to install it!
anyone else notice this dude wearin flip flops? lol
Anything drop on his foot he'll be crying like a bitch
clearly safety first !
Steel toe boots could impair this guys equilibrium.
and has a green apron cuz he works at starbucks
@@honorableD Hell yeah...LOL
Great job! I need to replace the right rear on my e550. It makes a psssssssst sound when I park.
Same mine did lately, right front.. I got an ML280 though.. Going to the workshop in the week now though, together with a service C.
Great video. I'll be buying an S430/500 and will be using your videos for some of the DIY stuff I will be doing. Did you replace both fronts? What"s a good brand for Torx tools?
Hey your videos are really informative and I really appreciate that you give away your knowledge for free to people who would like to d.i.y .. I'm looking to buy an s500 with 95,000 and the car has a weird knocking sound on the front driver side how can I diagnose this problem before I buy ?
Hello Bp P! Thank you for the kind words. I'm so glad that I can help people such as yourself :) In regards to your car. That's awesome that you found a great car with low miles. There is not too much information I can give since I am not there with you to buy the car and I would highly recommend getting the opinion from a qualified Mercedes-benz technician, however my advice would be to take it to your mechanic and inspect all of the suspension components like nuts and bolts then work outward to other things in the area where the sound is coming from. It could be something simple like a loose bolt, or something more moderate like a bad ball joint which is still an easy fix. If you know for a fact that you can fix the problem yourself, but you're just unsure at the present moment where the sound is coming from, then I would suggest renegotiating to a lower price and buying the car anyway. Then when you have the car you can start the troubleshooting process. Best of luck to you! Cheers!
SkipArtPictures Thanks so much my brother I appreciate all your advice and I think I'm going to buy the car and deal with the problem myself as long as I can get the guy to give me a more reasonable price ..
SkipArtPictures this is the car I checked out.. 2006 Mercedes-Benz s500 - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale
newyork.craigslist.org/que/cto/d/2006-mercedes-benz-s500/6593958444.html
That sounds like a great plan!. I'm glad everything worked out you. Cheers brother!
The car looks amazing! Congratulations on such an awesome find!
One think i have noticed is a lack of good instruction on how to set up the little white air line with the new brass fitting. And how to determine the right stick through of the air line. Just a idea.
I agree T, Thank you for sharing your Idea.
I’m stuck on 14:18 min trying to place back the large bolt control arm. Super hard to get it back in place and also just spins so I can’t tighten it. Any ideas? & good you invested in AR on the glasses.
I just see 16:59 you suggest applying pressure to the rotor with a jack. I’ll have to try that tomorrow.
Thanks for the video I have the big Mercedes suv one side won’t pump up I think 🤔 it’s the sensors, so do you have a video showing the sensor being replaced?
Thanks
Great work great video footage great explanations
Great job man!!! Thanks for posting this!!
Thanks for posting this, I will probably be doing all 4 soon. Do you need to preload and put weight on the assembly before torquing down? If so, do you have any tips for that?
Hello Edward L! You're welcome! That's awesome to hear! If you're just installing the strut there is no need to preload the suspension when tightening the bolts back. I hope this helps. Cheers!
@@GarageDynamics thanks man! Looking forward to more w220 videos!
@@Edl702 You're welcome brother!
any recommendation for ABC suspension replacement for a CL 55 AMG something long-lasting ?????
Hello Buyi Philip, I would recommend Arnott. I think they are the most reliable. They make a set for your car with ABC.
What kind of wheels are those? Look on point
What Clamp Did You Use To Lower The Knuckle Bolt
Hello SlxwFox83, I just used a standard ball joint separator. Here is the link for it. I hope this helps. Cheers!
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Safety first... Good jop
How did you know which to replace the air compressor or strut ? If I don't drive mine for about 3 days the front right sinks and eventually goes back up after about an hour, so to me points to pump or is the strut leaking... HELP..
Hello N S, I knew it was the strut because I heard air leaking from it and also the pump will fill it up once I started the car. My pump did go out later on and I believe the car told me I needed a new pump.
Sounds more like a air valve block going out had to change mine on my 05 mercedes s500
Hello have you got video how to install rear strut in w220 ?
Hello Sebastian Miczulski, At the moment I do not. When I do make the video I will let you know. :)
So my 2006 S55 the previous owner did coilovers conversion from abc..can I swap in air struts instead of abc?
Hello Kristian Figueroa, ABC uses a hydraulic pump system to control the suspension, so the car does not come with a air pump which is what's needed for airmatic suspension. The best thing to do would be to convert your car back to the ABC system that it originally came with. I would contact your local Mercedes Benz mechanic for the best options. I hope this helps. Cheers!
For real for real, the hardest part of the job is getting the electrical harness disconnected. I would have finished within an hour if it's not for that damn wire harness! WTF BRUH 😂
Yeah, Tell me about it. I almost broke it the first time. Spray some oil on it like WD-40 or Tri Flow and the spring clip will come out super easy. I hope this helps! Cheers!
@@GarageDynamics I couldn't have gotten through it without your video as a matter of fact I wouldn't have even attempted it without your video! Much love from New Orleans brother 💪❤️
@@TJTHEFOOTBALLPROPHET Thank you very much! I really appreciate the kind words. I'm glad everything worked out. Many blessings and much love to you brother!!!
Thanks so much for the video! This is great. I'm looking to replace the struts on my 2007 GL-450. I imagine it would be very similar to this install, anything you can think of that I should look out for? Or any resources you would recommend beyond this for my project? Thanks again and look forward to more videos.
Hello Omar Espinosa! My apologies for the late reply. I would pay special attention to the air strut connecting lines. A really good resource is www.mbworld.org. Everyone there has a lot of knowledge to share. I hope this helps! Cheers!
Good job sir
Thank you vijay waingankar! :)
Amazing video . My two rear suspension deflates after about 3 days when parked.any suggestions on what could be causing it? Greatly appreciated
Leveler sensor for the rear.
2014 Mercedes Gl450
I removed my front, left right old air suspension struts .Having issues replacing the New ones ,I need to deflate them there full of air and to tall to fit in its place. Please Help
Hello Mike, Please do not deflate your new air suspension. If they do not fit, I would recommend calling the manufacture and see if you have a defective strut. I hope this helps. Cheers!
Great vid! Question, do you need to press the ball joint back in place or will tightening the bolt be sufficient. Thanks!
Never mind, I believe the 20 Nm torque on the bolt is sufficient. Thank you!
Hello Derek Crudup, you only need to tighten the bolt. That will seat the ball joint back into place. I hope this helps. Cheers!
Hey hi , I have a 2006 cls with a blown out front airmatic....after looking at your video am planning to do a diy on my suspension but am curious whether after changing the suspension do I need a scanner tool to re calliberate the airmatic system??
My suspension is frozen out of the box how do I get it to release the air to put everything back together?
I replaced my air strut today, I have a leak at the air fitting and my kit didn’t come with new fittings is that my problem?
Hello Andi Maloku, I believe new air fittings come with the Arnott struts. I would check the hose again to make sure the collar is on the hose and it's seated in the fitting properly. If everything looks good and it's still leaking then I would call Arnott and ask them to send you new fittings. I hope this helps.
Thanks again for yet another great W220 tutorial! I was already able to repair my front armrest mechanism after stumbling upon your detailed video on that very subject. I previously thought I was supposed to replace the whole lid itself, but thanks to you I learned that was not the case at all. Just one question regarding this video - what was the approx. mileage when your front right strut's air bladder failed? Mine's an '05 and has already passed the 130K mile mark, so I'm thinking of replacing both front ones as a precaution, so i don't find her laying on her belly a couple of weeks/months from now.
Hi Deyan Dyankov! Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad that you were able to make the fix to your armrest without having to replace the whole thing. I'm planning to make a follow up video for the it, so stay tuned! I have an 04 S Class and the suspension went out around 190k. The air pump went out first around 175k. Check the boots on your struts to see if they are cracked. If so, then dirt will work its way inside and start to eat at the strut bladder. Yeah, it's never a good feeling when you see your car sitting low because an air strut blew. haha! Best of luck to you! Cheers!
Thank you for your reply. It's good to see that someone still cares about these older Mercs, enough to continue producing content on them, so for me it's totally worth following the channel and its development. At the end of the day, as you've so adequately put it, the W220 still looks the part, 100K dollars or more... well, at least when it's well cared for.
Thank you Deyan for your appreciation in my channel! It's people like you that definitely keep me inspired to produce more content. You're right, the W220 is such a beautiful car when properly cared for. It's one of my all time favorite cars.
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I like those working shoes😂
Can anyone help in ways to attain more horsepower from an S430 I removed the sloppy catalyst and did straight pipe and added flow master at the end..that woke up the car...but I'm talking about do they make turbo system...I know these come super charged in some model's...I don't have deep pockets to buy an AMG ...that's why I'd like to get some info from all you kick ass Benz gurus...I'm new at the Benz thing ..I love the engineering of it...great stance too once ya ditch the stock shoes and go 20s and get lowering system for suspension...btw great job on THIS tutorial
Hello Art Hicks! That's awesome that you're fixing up the S class! I bet the car sounds nice. In regards to turbos, I know the S600 comes turbo charged so maybe you could find some used S600 turbos and mount them to your car. Also here's a link for some long tube headers. I actually want a pair of these headers :D
www.vividracing.com/mbh-motorsports-long-tube-headers-mercedes-benz-s500-w220-0005-p-150917664.html
I hope all of this helps. Cheers!
Wow thanks for the reply...and not robot hahaha...yeah the stance on my S430 is why I like these car..I just purchased an E500 2003 for 600.00 no bull has small damage to driver side headlight assembly..and air pump too so I ditched the air suspension.. coilovers now.. that motor is like a sling shot man..it pulls and then the rubber band effect begins like a bungee cord hahah but all quite n shit man...fuk that I'm like Duke of hazard..or joe dirt..my s class is loud as hell under throttle flow master tips. Yanked off the cats. And holy bat poop Batman that opened it up like I never expected... sp them headers ya getting... wow..just wow...does that really make the power? I'm alwaya learning From ya tech gurus haha
@@art2112ful Anytime! And nope, I'm not a robot, and I'm not an outsourced customer service agent. lol! So please understand if it takes me a while to reply. That's awesome that you picked up an E500 for that price! I was thinking of starting a new project car as well. How do you like the coilovers compared to air suspension? The M113 engines are crazy powerful and I can imagine that you're now sitting on a rocket after removing those cats haha! Now you can add "Rocket Man" to your list :) Header performance vary from car to car, but if you look at the exhaust manifold on the S Class it's a joke. So upgrading the headers will definitely improve performance by a lot. I'm glad you have a learning mindset and it's a pleasure to be able to share knowledge with you. Cheers!
How much are they. Are they adm struts ?how long does it take yo install
Why my air suspension is alot longer then old one. It's won go in . It anyway to shrink the suspension
Hi - have a 2012 CLS 550 and REAR armatics failed. Can you recommend the Arnot part numbers and air pump?
Might want to give this a try after watching your video! Also if you have a video of you replacing the rear airmatics? That would be great for you to walk me through it?
Your videos are detailed and thorough. Do you have the torque specs for the bolts on the suspension system when replacing the rear struts? Thanks.
crazy dude with flipflops
Great video! Question tho, after installing, do you put the wheel on and drop the car without pressure and then hit the button to raise? Any risk of damage because no pressure in the strut? What’s the proper order after install is complete. I have an 06 s500 w/o 4matic. What’s the right strut to get for the front? I appreciate the help. I’m a total noob.
Hello Pzge Yo, That's a great question. What I do is after I have installed the suspension and double checked all bolts and wire connections, and Install the wheel onto the car, I then, lower the car until the wheel is touching the ground and then lock the jack. Start the car and press the button to raise the car. Once the suspension is filled with air and the car is high enough, I remove the jack and press the button for firm (sport) suspension setting. After 30 seconds or so I turn off "Sport suspension" and will take the car for a test drive. Hope this helps. Cheers!
Hey thats for the video can you tell me if after changing the air springs and shocks you need to reset the leveling sensors and the air inside the spring with a computer???
Has anyone had problems with air spring causing rattle clunking noise while driving over pot holes
How is the driving comfort? Any faults in the instrument cluster?
Hello Erdbeermarmeladebrot mit Honig, Driving comfort is amazing! No faults, everything is working properly. :)
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Hi Garage Dynamics. I am an owner of a 2010 year S350 petrol, chassis no WDD2211566L005894, I recently changed my right front shock absorber for a non authorised garage and the part is not OEM. Now my car won't move out of sport mode and after scanning the car , the message is: "check component y52y2(right front solenoid valve 2) in assemblyy52(right front axe damping valve unit). CODE NO.: 5160 and CODE no 5150. PLEASE ADVISE WHAT TO DO
Hello Manish Dalamal, I'm sorry to hear about your problem. Have you tried using the "raise suspension" button to get out of sport mode? Also, do you know if they replaced the suspension relay to the newest version? Switching to a Hella Relay has fixed a number of problems like this. I hope this helps. Cheers!
Hi Garage dynamics , I wanted to let you know that the problem has been fixed and now it goes to comfort mode. Apparently there was a loose connection and all the technician did was raise the front of the car by jacking it and just adjusted the absorber by his single hand and voila in 15 mins it worked
I have another issue and I don’t know whether you can resolve it, my command screen is not displaying and it is all fogged up , however the system works and the radio and all but unclear display . What is the most economical way out please guide me
good vid but need to show more close ups of what you are disconnecting on the componets other wise easy to follow well done
Sheeeeesshhh
U make it look sooooo easy but everytime i look at my car i say
OH BOY...THIS GONNA COST.
Ok,so i have a 2002 S500 designo model benz
The front has dropped and wont raise.
Is this the fix for that issue?🤔😥🥺
Hi I have a Mercedes R280 CDI and recently my mechanic told me that the noise heard from the front right wheel is from the airmatic shock absorber. It is not the stabilizer linkage.
With 200,000kms he recommends me to change only the complete shock absorber when the air spring break.
My question is: change 1 or the 2 front shock? what is this noise due to the pothole road pass, is there something loose inside the shock absorber?
Thank you
Hello Ruben Fdez, From my experience, when an airmatic goes bad it makes a loud air hiss when it goes over bumps and potholes. If you hear a clunking sound when you drive then it's possible it could be the airmatic, or it could be other suspension components that have become loose, or the bushings in the suspension components have worn out. Usually they will make a clunking sound. Another sign that your airmatic is going out, is that you'll notice that your car will have normal ride height, but after it sits for a while the ride height will lower. You will also get a warning on your dash saying "Airmatic Visit Workshop". If you decide to replace your airmatic suspension, then I suggest checking both shocks to look for signs of wear. Maybe just one side got damaged and the other is ok. If both sides show heavy signs of wear, then if you replace one, the other will go out soon after. It's hard to give exact advice, so I advise you to follow the advice given to you by your local certified Mercedes-Benz Mechanic. I hope this helps! Cheers!
Thank you, very much.
Great video!
Well done, so helpful
That's because he knows what he is doing. Lol
Thank you Livingston Miles! :)
Do you know if anybody ever came out with a shortened shock so that they don’t bottom out if we were to lower it an inch or two
Hello James Carroll, That, I'm not too sure of. I know you can get lowering links, but I wouldn't risk it with the airmatic suspension. I would go for a full coilover conversion. That's just me though haha
I did a quick google search and found this company, but I'd suggest looking around some more before making a purchase.
ceika-store.com/products/cct1m456?locale=en_us
@@GarageDynamics I’m definitely staying with the air ride system. I love how I can change the ride height at different speeds. This was a show car back in the day and has quite a bit of upgrades. I would like for her to sit a couple inches lower while parked somewhere
@@james66872 Nice! yeah, the air ride system on this car is really amazing! Haha, I love that feature too! That's awesome! Yeah, I know the feeling. I see videos of our cars super low and they look really nice!
How do you find arnott (developed) struts?
greetings from Germany
Hello Erdbeermarmeladebrot mit Honig
I believe you can find them through Amazon or directly through their website.
Here are the links:
Arnott Strut (Air Suspension) : amzn.to/2G9F84k
www.arnottindustries.com/
I hope this helps. Cheers from America :)
How do i check my.suspension for air leak. My 12:51
Hi I went online and ordered a rear w220 air shock and it was bad so I ordered another one how will i know if the new shock is bad or not before I replace it ?
How,long do recommenced after replacing shocks to let air up
Hello Rich Money Team! After you raise the car and it reaches max height, you can press the sport mode button to lower the car back down, then turn off sport mode and you're all set go. I hope this helps. Cheers!
Thanks for video!
Very useful!
Where did you got your new strut?
Hello! Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful for you. You can get the struts directly from Arnott Industries website here: www.arnottindustries.com/amfinder/?find=mercedes-benz-s-class-w220-w-airmatic---ads--w-o-4matic-2004-212800 That link is for the W220 W/O ABC and W/O 4 Matic. Hope this helps. Cheers!
Thank you for the video but please for new people like me make sure you break down everything In details and if you don’t mind can you zoom in the camera on what you’re working
what's your take on changing out the lowering links on these cars? to make it a little lower.
Hello Amar Manku! I wouldn't do it because of how sensitive the air suspension is. I think if you want the car to sit lower with good suspension reliability then I would change to a shock and spring combination
@@GarageDynamics would that mean replacing out the air suspension? The ride quality won't be the same anymore correct?
@@amzmanku Yes, that would mean replacing out the air suspension. The ride quality will not be the same, but it will be more reliable, specially if the car will be lowered.
@@GarageDynamics what set up would you recommend?
Great video, but folks - do not ever wear FlipFlops on your feet when working with tools.
Thanks Tony Neal!