How to Quickly Replace Mercedes ML350 W164 GL Rear Air Spring

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How to Quickly Replace Mercedes ML350 W164 GL Rear Air Spring - DIY Replacement ML300 ML320 GL350

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How To Replace Mercedes Rear Air Spring Suspension Bag on ML-Class W164 Vehicle.
In this video I show you how to replace the Rear Air Suspension Spring Bag on a Mercedes ML or GL vehicle. For the video I am using my 2011 Mercedes ML300 W164 which has a faulty leaking right rear air spring bag.
I am replacing it with an aftermarket new replacement Air Spring. You can purchase this from the following link:
Amazon (US and General): amzn.to/3KaNveV
Amazon (Australia): amzn.to/2RMtg1Y
What you will see is that I step by step show you how to do this procedure safely with minimal tools. The tools used in replacing the rear air spring are:
* 10mm Socket (Remove Air Line)
* Standard Mercedes Wheel Brace (To remove the wheel)
* Jack (To lift the car)
* Axle Standard (For additional safety!)

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@incolink 5 ай бұрын

Great Video Drew , part of the reason these ML164s are cheap is people are terrified of the air suspension. Thanks for giving us the confidence to tackle this

@DrewFixIt 2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, I appreciate the support! Cheers Drew

@shanetreacy4494 5 ай бұрын

Hello Drew. Thanks for the video. Just a note on the white retaining clip. It screws off.

@DrewFixIt 2 ай бұрын

Hi Mate, thanks for the tip! Cheers Drew

@kelvinwilliams847 Жыл бұрын

Hi Drew, just letting you know that I successfully replaced the failed spring bag to my vehicle. Your instructions were perfect. Once again a big thank you for sharing your knowledge. Cheers, Kelvin

@DrewFixIt Жыл бұрын

Awesome, good work Kevin! Cheers Drew

@erikgillisostrom6109 Жыл бұрын

Nice and sharp video with very good audio. All steps clear and well explained. Tnx

@DrewFixIt Жыл бұрын

Thanks Erik! Cheers Drew

@ploixbox 3 жыл бұрын

Love your simple and to the point videos, thanks!

@DrewFixIt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I am adopting this style deliberately to try to help as many people as I can do their own DIY! Cheers Drew

@savagecabbage-4923 Жыл бұрын

Another great video of a repair I can attempt.👍

@RichardUttingSharpshootingUK 2 жыл бұрын

God i love KZfaq. Saved me fortune thanks so much man

@DrewFixIt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Richard, that’s why I do this! I saved myself another few hundred dollars this weekend with a bit more Mercedes DIY … vid coming soon!! Cheers Drew

@js-amg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Drew. Great Aussie work mate. I agree. There are somethings you just dont need to do. I'll have a look at the cars history before i do the rears mate to see if the prev guy did anything, as he's kept every work and receipts for the car which is why i pick it up. I've only had my GL 500 x164 (06) for 6 months and I wish i got the car sooner. There a great car mate. Thanks for your previous advice on the front suspension. I purchased 2 front air bag springs on the aussie website that you gave me the link for.. Thanks heaps mate. Looking forward to your vidoes...

@DrewFixIt 3 жыл бұрын

And thank you for making the effort to comment. It is genuinely a satisfying feeling knowing that you have helped someone :)

@TheNavakhtar Жыл бұрын

Make the procedure nice and easy! Great work. Thanks

@DrewFixIt Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Cheers Drew

@TheNavakhtar Жыл бұрын

@DrewFixIt I did the job, exactly the way you performed the steps and it's works very well. Thank you!

@DrewFixIt Жыл бұрын

@@TheNavakhtar awesome! Hopefully one day I can make these videos full time :) Cheers Drew

@GA-ko4ew Жыл бұрын

Great Video - will give it a go! London. Uk. Thanks!

@DrewFixIt Жыл бұрын

Please do and let us know how you go! Cheers Drew

@danhenninger1 Ай бұрын

Google “Voss push-pull fitting”. Do not cut the line. The grooves on the line are important.

@DrewFixIt Ай бұрын

Hi Mate, thanks for sharing! For others here is the website with some FAQs on these fittings: www.voss-automotive.net/fileadmin/user_upload/Downloads/Produktinformation/203_Assembly_Instructions.pdf Cheers Drew

@maxorangefury1425 2 ай бұрын

Great video sir! Did you go with Oem or Arnott?

@DrewFixIt 2 ай бұрын

Hi Mate, I went with this one: amzn.to/3KaNveV It's held up really well so far! Cheers Drew

@maxorangefury1425 2 ай бұрын

@@DrewFixIt Thank you!

@johnnielsen8649 2 жыл бұрын

Tak!

@DrewFixIt 2 жыл бұрын

No problems mate! Cheers Drew

@BiLoSellHigh Ай бұрын

Hi Lad , what kind of ride was you having before replacing ( stiff ride , no rebound etc ) ? TIA

@DrewFixIt Ай бұрын

Hi Mate, the ride quality didn’t change. At the end of the day it is a bag with air in it and it is the strut that it is doing the damping. Cheers Drew

@eltonsbbq-pit Жыл бұрын

Need to do this repair on my ML, so this was a great video.. Thanks!! Did you use original air bag? Cheers from Norway

@DrewFixIt Жыл бұрын

Hi Elton, I used the following aftermarket air bag: amzn.to/3KaNveV I have had no issues with these bags and also this link is for a pair and I would recommend buying both and doing both at the same time. As per the video it is really easy to do! Cheers Drew

@DrewFixIt Жыл бұрын

Also, you can see all of the parts that I have used and recommend on my store at: www.drewfixit.com Cheers Drew

@eltonsbbq-pit Жыл бұрын

@@DrewFixIt Thanks for the links!

@abchkbh Жыл бұрын

Excellent videos 👍 I wonder how long this brand air spring lasts.

@DrewFixIt Жыл бұрын

Hi Shawn, great question! These air springs have been on the rear of my car now for over 2 years now and I was wondering the same thing so I actually did a close inspection of them last weekend and they show absolutely no signs of wear. By comparison the original Mercedes air springs were visually rotted and cracked that I removed from the car. So from my perspective they are just as good if not better than the OEM Mercedes part! Cheers Drew

@abchkbh Жыл бұрын

@@DrewFixIt Hi Drew, Thank you very much for your prompt reply and I feel so grateful for your detailed explanation with great pronunciation. I applaud your enthusiasm. Cheers Shawn

@DanielMezacar 3 жыл бұрын

Excelente vídeo amigo, obrigado. Excellent video friend, thanks. Brasil - São paulo

@DanielMezacar 3 жыл бұрын

@@DrewFixIt 👊😎🇧🇷

@DrewFixIt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Daniel, thanks for the feedback!! Cheers Drew

@DanielMezacar 2 жыл бұрын

@@DrewFixIt 👊😎🇧🇷

@DrewFixIt 2 жыл бұрын

@@DanielMezacar Hi Daniel, I have created quite a few Mercedes videos for this car now that you might be interested in: kzfaq.info/sun/PLor5qdyoV_nRcb5hDS-z6z1wUHNednb2h Cheers Drew

@DanielMezacar 2 жыл бұрын

@@DrewFixIt thank you 👊

@TOMUCHLUX Жыл бұрын

Drew, how are these air springs holding up after 2 years. I’m about to do mine. Ordered the same ones you’ve used.

@DrewFixIt Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, there are no issues at all that I am aware of. Last time I serviced the car (around Christmas time) I took the rear wheels off to check the rear brakes and whilst I had the wheels off I deliberately checked the bags visually and they look really good with no visible signs of wear! Cheers Drew

@Mama-vd1lk 3 жыл бұрын

Great, simple video. Thnx!

@DrewFixIt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Glad it was helpful! Cheers Drew

@serdarcaglar377 5 ай бұрын

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@brianphillips9798 11 ай бұрын

Drew where did you purchase the airbag I see them on eBay but wonder how good they would be?

@DrewFixIt 11 ай бұрын

Hi Brian, here is the link to where you can buy the airbag: amzn.to/3KaNveV Cheers Drew

@wepopcreative 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, I’m currently looking for one of these, but I’m keen for the Off Road Pack version here in Australia. Are there any signs to show which ones come with the 2 speed transfer case and Airmatic suspension?

@DrewFixIt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mofos, I'm not 100% sure, however I don't think there is any difference in the Air Springs between the vehicles with 2 speed transfer case the normal one. Thanks Drew

@kelvinwilliams847 Жыл бұрын

Hi Drew, Great video and clear instructions thanks. I have the same issue and need to replace the rear air suspension spring bag on my 2009 ML 300.Could you please let me know where I could purchase the air line fitting as well. I'm in OZ, WA.

@DrewFixIt Жыл бұрын

Hi Kelvin, thanks for the feedback. Here is where you can buy a pair: amzn.to/3TOd0IB Note, the fittings will be supplied with the new air spring. Cheers Drew

@kelvinwilliams847 Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, many thanks.

@kaibintech 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video!

@DrewFixIt 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers Drew

@Silentservice642 10 ай бұрын

Is it the same for an R500 ? Thanks

@DrewFixIt 10 ай бұрын

Hi Mate, it is a slightly different part, however the procedure is virtually identical. Cheers Drew

@plumerault Жыл бұрын

Hey Drew, I have a "cloc cloc" noise at the back of my ML (w164) when I drive on non-even surfaces. Torsion bar and bar links have just been replaced. What can it be you think ? Thanks for your expertise.

@DrewFixIt Жыл бұрын

Hi Louis, how many kilometres or miles has your vehicle done? Have you considered that one of your rear struts may have failed? Cheers Drew

@plumerault Жыл бұрын

@@DrewFixIt 170 000 km. Yes you must be right. I'll change the rear struts and give you an update :)

@plumerault Жыл бұрын

Hey @DrewFixIt, can you advise what rear strut to install as replacement ? OEM refurbished are still expensive. Bilstein are expensive too. Chinese import are cheap.

@DrewFixIt Жыл бұрын

@@plumerault Hi Louis, I have not yet done the rears on my car ... too many other things to fix first :) ... however, I put Chinese import on the front of my car and so far it seems to be good thus I would personally use something like: amzn.to/3Y7fMKQ Cheers Drew

@plumerault Жыл бұрын

@@DrewFixIt thanks for your answer. Ok I am doing it soon. I'll let you know. Seems difficult to free space around the screws in the trunk.

@mozd9028 2 жыл бұрын

Hi where is a good place I can purchase the rear air springs for a 2009 ML 300cdi w164? Thanks in advance.

@DrewFixIt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Moz, what country are you in mate? Cheers Drew

@mozd9028 2 жыл бұрын

@@DrewFixIt Oz, S.A mate.

@DrewFixIt 2 жыл бұрын

@@mozd9028 here’s a good deal to buy a pair(if one’s gone suggest doing them both) amzn.to/38hoBh6

@mozd9028 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. Appreciate it 👍

@DrewFixIt 2 жыл бұрын

@@mozd9028 no problems, this is a pretty easy install, but do let us know how you go? Cheers Drew

@user-sw9dp8mr7l 3 жыл бұрын

Hello I have problem whit my Mercedes ml 320 2006 I live in England in Crewe can anyone recommend me a good mechanic ? To replace my rear air spring

@DrewFixIt 3 жыл бұрын

Why don't you give it a go yourself? It is so easy you could do this on the side of the road with a normal car jack and one spanner! Let me know how you go? Cheers Drew