0 AS-3240 Arnott Remanufactured Front Left Air Strut Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212 w/ADS, w/o 4MATIC, Incl. AMG) 150

AIR STRUT REMOVAL

1 Set steering to straight ahead.

2 Raise vehicle.

3 Remove the right front wheel. (Figure 1)

4 Remove the strut cap to gain access to the air line. (Figures 2, 3)

5 Loosen and remove the air line fitting from the top of the strut. (Figures 4, 5)

6 Disconnect electrical connection on the bottom mount of the strut. (Figure 6)

7 Remove the strut wire bracket. Bracket will be reused in installation. Ensure all wires and brake line are free from possible entanglement during strut removal. (Figure 7)

8 Remove the sway arm link nut and disconnect the sway arm from the strut. (Figures 8, 9)

9 Remove the two (2) lower strut bolts located opposite of each other at the wheel carrier. (Figures 10, 11)

10 Remove the upper strut bolt at the wheel carrier. (Figures 12, 13)

11 Support the body of the strut and remove the three (3) top mount bolts. (Figures 14, 15)

12 Remove the air strut from the vehicle. (Figure 16)

13 Removal complete.

AIR STRUT INSTALLATION

Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer’s specifications during the installation process.

Do not remove the air fitting from the air strut. Doing so may cause damage and/or void warranty. Remove the white shipping pin from the new air fitting and insert the air line until fully seated.

1 Install the new Arnott strut into the vehicle. (Figure 17)

When installing the strut, make sure the electrical connections and brake lines are orientated correctly to avoid entanglement with the new strut.

2 Loosely install the three (3) top mount bolts by hand to hold the air strut in place. (Figure 18)

3 Reinstall the top mount bolt at the wheel carrier. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figures 19, 20)

4 Reinstall the two (2) bottom mount bolts at the wheel carrier. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 21)

5 Reinstall the sway arm linkage. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 22)

6 Reinstall the strut wire mounting bracket. Secure all wires and brake line. (Figure 23)

7 Connect the strut electrical connection. (Figure 24)

8 Tighten the three (3) top mount bolts to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 25)

9 Remove the white plastic shipping pin from the air line fitting and discard. (Figure 26)

10 Prepare the air line for installation by removing the old air fitting as demonstrated below. (Figure 27)

REMOVAL

Prior to inserting the existing air line into the new air strut you will need to remove the old original equipment air line fitting and discard.

Scratches and/or deep cuts in the air line can result in possible leaks. Inspect the air line before insertion. Air line needs to be replaced if damaged.

FIGURE 27

11 Install the air line into the air line fitting on the strut. Press the air line in firmly until it is fully seated in the fitting. (Figures 28, 29)

12 Reinstall the strut cap. (Figure 30)

13 Reinstall the right front wheel.

14 Inflate air system per manufacturer’s specifications.

15 Lower vehicle.

16 Installation complete.