Mercedes e350 front shock replacement with Bilstein struts STEP by STEP DIY for 2010-2016 E-Class.

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Mercedes e350 front shock replacement with Bilstein struts STEP by STEP DIY for 2010-2016 E-Class.

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In this video Mike Icee will replace the front strut shocks and SPRINGS on a Mercedes W212 E350 e-class. These front bilstein shocks were used in most 2010, 2011, and 2012 E350 cars that have the standard and sport suspension without Airmatic or 4matic. Always check with a Mercedes Dealer for proper parts and repair methods. The front shock replacements costs $1000 or more at the dealership. The Mercedes e class rear shock absorber is not that difficult to replace, but it takes time to do it. You will need a spring compressor to install the new struts. This will be similar in the W204 C-Class.

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@bigoswtvcameraboss8185 7 ай бұрын

I have owned 3 W212 and always took them to Mercedes to have work done on them! Thank you for making videos like this because now I can do some of the simpler fixes myself. And the POV shooting style is great

@Dnasty1 8 ай бұрын

Great video I like this style and the funny commentary. Very clear also.

@alldersonjames3806 Ай бұрын

No, you’re the best bro! Don’t forget it!

@MarySmith-rp7pw 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, it's very detailed, thank you for sharing your knowledge. God bless you with what you need

@juicebox22a 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I did my rear shocks and springs. Now time for the front.

@mikeicee 2 жыл бұрын

The regular Bilsteins work great, but kinda regret not trying the more fancy yellow ones.

@juicebox22a 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeicee I’m with you on the B6 Yellow Shocks/Struts for a performance upgrade. I put the Black B4s on the rear so probably do the same on the front. I might do new springs also. Not for sure yet.

@mikeicee 2 жыл бұрын

@@juicebox22a The b4 are pretty much like the factory feel, but I'mm curious on the B6. I didnt want to spend the extra on the B6 at the time.

@shaunteporter4142 Жыл бұрын

Having a luxury car it’s expensive , and I’m a woman and mechanics be trying to rob you, appreciate the knowledge ✅👍🏽

@2WhiteAndNerdy 10 күн бұрын

SO true! And the hilarious things while shops charge SUCH a massive premium because it's a European car, my 2015 E350 is actually about one of the EASIEST cars I've ever had to wrench on. Modern Fords are WAY harder to work on by miles. The W212 platform's a mechanic's dream to work on in my opinion. You can do it, Shaunte! 100%

@chrissilk341 Жыл бұрын

The springs look the same top and bottom but they are subtly different. If yours are not marked then take a close and careful look at the ends; the one that has more of a downturn goes at the bottom. The coil that is flatter is for the top, Learned that the hard way. Also if you dont have access to a dedicated Mercedes spring compressor you may need to use 2 sets of standard spring compressors

@Thechamp731 Ай бұрын

Thank you 👍🏽

@AlvaroHernandez-uv2eb 2 ай бұрын

Nice Video but could you tell me the size sockets you used to loosen the wheel hub to take it the strut

@jaime4jc Ай бұрын

Do you happen to have part number I have a 2007 Mercedes e350 would this part fit car?

@Backwardlooking Жыл бұрын

POV is ideal. 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@mikeicee Жыл бұрын

Thank you...

@user-zz8xq8cn1o Жыл бұрын

Very clear video.

@shaunteporter4142 Жыл бұрын

I got a used car inspection on my car and I wanted to see the process ? How much time does it really take to replace it

@haenahaesung Жыл бұрын

great video. Can you do the front and rear suspension component replacement? including tie rod

@DTOWNRECORDS1 Жыл бұрын

Has the comfort and sport mode.

@hildebrandotavares7175 2 жыл бұрын

Isso sim é um vídeo digno de elogios

@mikeicee 2 жыл бұрын

Obrigado meu bom amigo pelas palavras gentis.

@CrucialSpeaks Жыл бұрын

Great Job . perfect

@DTOWNRECORDS1 Жыл бұрын

Will those struts work for the sport model? I have the staggered wheel setup.

@c.e1984 6 ай бұрын

Thank you bro

@haenahaesung Жыл бұрын

Can you do Front and rear suspension ?

@BearDanRecords 9 ай бұрын

Hi are the w204 front shocks the same as the w212 front ? Rwd ? I know the have slightly different part numbers but they look exactly the same ?

@mikeicee 9 ай бұрын

I know the W212 has many W204 parts, I would just use the original parts unless you want to achieve something special

@34enduroziom92 Жыл бұрын

what is the name of the spring compression tool?

@lllmarkislll 2 жыл бұрын

Poliachek was detected on background

@justinjohnson3846 2 жыл бұрын

Love it

@mikeicee 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for the comment and everything brother!

@G_G_AutoCareLLC 2 жыл бұрын

Did you get a wheel alignment after you changed your struts ???

@12123188 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't really necessary. You don't mess with the alignment when doing the struts.

@sudhikrish9785 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info bro. Is the default Mercedez shock better or the bilstein one according to you.

@mikeicee 2 жыл бұрын

They seem about equal. In my case the Bilstein were cheaper. I think I put maybe 70K miles on them and they are still good.

@sudhikrish9785 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeicee is there any ride difference you felt after changing , I mean change in softness or stiffness

@mikeicee 2 жыл бұрын

@@sudhikrish9785 My original shocks were completely done and bad, the bilsteins (black ones) feel similar to original. I heard the yellow bilsteins are better.

@aristotelisvenieratos6109 Жыл бұрын

The default shock absorbers for mercedes are produced by sachs. Pretty good i would say

@DougZaga 2 жыл бұрын

I ✔️ the LIKE button. The coil spring broke front drivers side 2014 E350 Sport/Economy ( top coil of spring) 2 days ago when I was sitting in the car. It sounded like an explosion. Going to tackle replacing the coil spring. Any suggestions? Any precautions to take other than the compression?

@mikeicee 2 жыл бұрын

thank you and wow it just exploded?

@jasonpeng33 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2003 E320 Mercedes...how much will it cost me to get new front struts put on by a mechanic?

@SR-lj2vu 2 жыл бұрын

Are the shock absorbers the same on the w212 facelift?

@mikeicee 2 жыл бұрын

They look similar if not the same... some of the V8/ AMG models have active suspension.

@jameswan670 2 жыл бұрын

same

@G_G_AutoCareLLC 2 жыл бұрын

How did the car drive afterwards I think my shocks are goneee I have a 2014 e350 4 Matic 115k should I change the strut mount as well ?

@G_G_AutoCareLLC 2 жыл бұрын

I feel every bump

@mikeicee 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't change mine and have no problems yet.

@G_G_AutoCareLLC 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeicee if you watch my videos I have been fighting a clunk on the front left wheel when pushing in on the top of the tire when on the ground. I just changed my whole steering knuckle today only thing left is strut mount maybe ?

@mikeicee 2 жыл бұрын

@@G_G_AutoCareLLC It could be... you definitely have a clunk. Also you can check your brake fluid... if its color of Cola or Dr Pepper instead of golden yellow it might show that whatever you have the ESP is fighting it.

@G_G_AutoCareLLC 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeicee hmm 🤔 never thought about that but the clunk is only when rocking your weight on the 12 o clock position of the tire . No clunk when car is jacked up.

@martinmoffitt4702 2 жыл бұрын

Great video except for SCARY HAMMER! Ball Peen for Mechanical work!

@mikeicee 2 жыл бұрын

Good call! I was just tapping not really hammering but safety first! Thanks Martin!

@G_G_AutoCareLLC 2 жыл бұрын

Did you get a wheel Alignment after you changed your struts?

@mikeicee 2 жыл бұрын

I did not LOL, car drives just fine... I think on these cars only the toe is adjustable upfront and you need to buy bushing/bolt kits if the other 2 are out of spec.

@G_G_AutoCareLLC 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeicee brooo just did my struts with the bilstein b4 replacement it was noooooo joke the spring is under massive amounts of tension more than any car have ever worked on. But in the end I knocked it out will be installing units in car tomorrow morning