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AS-2294
ARNOTT REMANUFACTURED FRONT RIGHT AIR STRUT
FOR MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (W211) W/4MATIC, W/ADS, EXC. AMG
The air suspension system is under pressure (up to 10 bar, or 150 lbf/in). Verify pressure has been relieved and disconnect power to the air suspension system prior to disassembly. Do not allow dirt or grease to enter the system. Always wear standard hand, ear, and eye protection when servicing the air suspension system.
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Not to be stored below 5°F (-15°C) or above 122°F (50°C).
Avoid damage to air lines and cables.
Removal and installation is only to be performed by fully qualified personnel.
Use car manufacturer’s diagnostic software.
Damage to the vehicle and air suspension system can be incurred if work is carried out in a manner other than specified
in the instructions or in a different sequence.
To avoid the possibility of short circuits while working with electric components consult your owner's manual on how to
disconnect your battery.
Consult your vehicle owner's manual, service manual, or car dealer for the correct jacking points on your vehicle and for
additional care, safety and maintenance instructions. Under no circumstances should any work be completed underneath
the vehicle if it is not adequately supported, as serious injuries and death can occur.
1. Set steering to straight ahead.
3. Remove the applicable wheel. (FIGURE 1)
4. Remove the air line. (FIGURE 2)
5. Disconnect the electrical connection. (FIGURE 3)
6. Remove the three top mounting nuts from the strut. (FIGURE 4)
7. Remove the wires from the wire clip on the sway bar end link. (FIGURES 5, 6)
8. Follow the wiring from the shock and disconnect at the junction. (FIGURE 7)
9. Remove the brake line isolator. (FIGURE 8)
10. Remove the sway bar end link nut. (FIGURE 9)
11. Loosen the bottom mount bolt. (FIGURE 10)
12. Remove the bottom mount bolt. (FIGURE 11)
13. Remove the control arm nut. (FIGURE 12)
14. Remove the axle bolt. (FIGURES 13, 14)
15. Remove the axle. (FIGURES 15, 16)
16. Remove the strut from the vehicle. (FIGURE 17)
Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer's specifications during the installation process.
1. Install the strut into the vehicle. (FIGURE 18)
2. Reinstall the axle. (FIGURES 19, 20)
3. Reattach the control arm to the spindle assembly and tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (FIGURES 21, 22)
4. Reinstall the upper sway bar end link to the spindle and tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (FIGURES 23, 24)
5. Reinstall the axle bolt and tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (FIGURE 25)
6. Reinstall the bottom mount bolt and tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (FIGURE 26)
7. Plug in the electrical connector. (FIGURE 27)
8. Reattach the wires to the wire clip on the sway bar end link. (FIGURES 28, 29)
9. Reinstall the brake line isolator. (FIGURE 30)
10. Install the three top mounting nuts to the top of the strut and tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (FIGURE 31)
11. Plug in the electrical connector. (FIGURE 32)
12. Remove the white shipping pin and install the air line. (FIGURES 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
13. Reinstall the wheel. Installation complete.