Here's a quick video on how to bleed the air out of the air strut: kzread.info/dash/bejne/p66O0LKcebGyaKw.html

@bihcjohnson121

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kyle where are you located, I have a E500 MB and my air strut need to be replace. I watched you video and it was very informative. Do you work on anyone car. If so and if you are not to far from me I would like you to check my car out.

@mmid8960

7 ай бұрын

I’m doing a conversion from air to “strut masters” struts and springs I’m a little concerned about doing the rear I’ve never taken a job like this on myself if you have any advice please note it

19 years old female learning a mechanic engineering from Ghana🇬🇭🇬🇭. So happy to meet this channel 🤗🤗🤗.

always nice to see when a mechanic does this looks so easy but when you do it youre self its hell

Best air strut replacement step-by-step tutorial on youtube 👍🏻 Keep up the good work and stay healthy. Greets from germany ✌🏻

I just did this - out of necessity. People, DON’T WAIT until they go bad. If it’s dropping overnight or you see any signs of of it, do the repair. Don’t wind up needing a tow...

2006 E500 4Matic wagon -- just did both sides using the supplied jack and some jack stands. Not having a lift makes this job harder, but it's possible. I replaced the rotors and brake pads while I was at it, but each side took a full morning. I released the air by just cutting into the line to the reservoir, which you have to do anyway. A drywall saw worked well for me. When I jacked the first side, there was still air in the bags. The geometry was pretty open, and putting the bolts back was relatively painless. The strut needed a little pushing. When I started working on the second side, the rear suspension was fully compressed, and the geometry was much harder to work with. Getting the lowest linkage together again was a nightmare. I had to use wedges and block, every German profanity, etc. Someone asked about lowing the vehicle from the jack with no air. I did that. Then I started the car and the suspension inflated. I hope this didn't damage the new bags. The car settles to a lower height when parked, rises and lowers with the button, but some element of communication is missing (maybe) between the Arnott parts and the car's computer -- it says visit workshop with a little car raising icon. Perhaps there is a leak or some fault, but I am hoping it's just a thing where the Mercedes computer is not understanding the new part completely. The wires were really tough for me to unclip, so another possibility is that I weakened a connection. The Arnott Voss valves come with a little white plastic plug in them. You just pull those out, insert the line, then tighten it ever so slightly more. It took me a second to figure out that plastic part just needed to be pulled out. The ride seems better or at least as good as it ever was. I don't know what role the reservoir played in the suspension, but I wouldn't let that consideration weigh heavily on whether to go this route.

Hey Kyle, I had mine replaced about 6 years ago, but I wanted to watch a vid to see what all was involved. Excellent concise video with no extra talk. You kept right on subject and therefore your video instructions are really clear. Thanks for such a great job.

Best video I have watched. Clear and simple to understand.

This video helped me so much. Step by step and got the job done for my 2005 E55. Shop was going to charge $3200

Excellent tutorial. I did not know the shocks/struts could still be functional when the Arnot 2724 is bad. Thank you.

Fantastic video! It was the most thorough and complete video instruction I've ever seen! The only thing I would have done differently is I would have taken my watch off so it doesn't get scratched.

Thank you for the video. Thank you as well for advising that there is the option for eliminating the larger hose for the central reservoir. Keep up the great work

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, Michael!

@michelbuchs7645

3 жыл бұрын

You also loose the airmatic functions by this...

Just an FYI to anyone looking to do this - I didn't touch the lower shock bolt, and the air spring was able to come out perfectly fine. Also, if you want to release air from the OEM air spring and are replacing it with an Arnott unit, you can just start cutting into the OEM air reservoir line (as shown in the video) and it'll start releasing pressure. The you can maneuver out the spring much easier.

@LynxStarAuto

Жыл бұрын

You should be replacing the shock along with the air spring every single time. Weak shock will kill these bags in no time. It's cheap insurance and doesn't add much more to the labor.

@subbaaja100

Жыл бұрын

@@LynxStarAuto the shock absorber is 530€ per side. Not exactly cheap

@richardkwon6697

5 ай бұрын

What do you do with that big air hose after you cut it? Just leave it there?

I want to thank FCP Euro and in particular Kyle for this how-to. I just completed this on my 2004 W211 Mercedes E55 AMG Wagon using Arnott 2725's. I also used the how to deflate the air using a 9V battery and the BMW part which worked great. Both my air springs that came new were NOT inflated, but the one on the car had some air left in it so that worked great there. Now I really hope tomorrow morning the car is still on it's feet :P we'll see. First airspring took about 4 hours I think, because I forgot to deflate the airspring which caused trouble and there was no 21mm in my toolbox, had to go out and get it. The second one was done within 2 hours :)

Great video. I’ve had the rear replaced at a dealership. Never again. These bags make it much more shade tree friendly.

Very helpful. I just completed this job on my 2003 E500. My experience says the time estimate of 2 hrs. per side is vastly optimistic. Of course, now that I know how to do it, . . . . I ran into two big issues. first, it was a real bear getting the new air spring in position over the edge of the lower control arm. I solved this by using my floor jack to compress the air bag enough to get the base over the LCA, using pieces of lumber to raise and position the jack Second, it was impossible to get the hew bolt back into the mount for the toe-in control arm, until I bought and used a tapered alignment punch to align the holes. I used small C-clamps moderately tight to hold the pieces in alignment, so I could remove the alignment punch and get the hex bolt in the hole. I worked on the ground, and it was also difficult to get the bolts properly torqued. I also used Loctite on all of the fasteners. I would add the following to the list of tools: Alignment punch, snall C-clamps (x2.)

Great video! Man that rotor (rear driver) looks hammered as well.

excellent explanation

Lol you made placing the airbag in the car look like such an easy task. In fact, it’s hard af.

Thank you Kyle. Fantastically helpful video and the Arnott product is superior to the OE in terms of foolproof installation. The OE design is easy to wreck if the bottom section is allowed to flip around while inflating. The bottom section needs to be aligned and bolt needs to be tight before inflation.

Great job man, keep posting videos about European cars.

Many thanks for your excellent video ... very helpful.

Nice work, Thank you for the excellent, very helpful video. If I may add though, In Europe the wheel bolt torque setting is 130nm

Amazing video!!!!!!!

thank you guys so much, mine need to be replaced and your video provided me with the information I needed to do this job myself:D

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help Lassiger Louie !

@mmid8960

7 ай бұрын

@@fcpeuroI’m doing a strut masters conversion kit and I’d like to see how that’s done would you be able to do that or do you already have a video on the channel

Thank you so much for making this!

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

no problem Will!

Beautiful Work and on Point ❤🙏🏾 thank You sensei

Awww man great video! I wish this was out about 3 weeks ago :)

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry Jason, had we known!

I just got back from doing this work with the new air struts as discribed. Great explanation but I have one thing to add: since the deflation is not really easy I losened the bolds that are closer to the car center as well (not native Somebody may translate better). This way you can slide the old air Struts to the inside (not wheel facing side) which makes the job so much easier especially if you still have pressure on the bags. Sure if you have a diagnosing computer and can manually deflate it might be an unnecessary step but for the DIY community I can recommend to do it this way. Cheers

@tileader6302

Жыл бұрын

Do you mean you completely took out the toe control arm to create room?

Hi, again thank a lot for taking a time to reply to me. I finally put on the airmatic suspension on my 2006 mb e350 wagon. The only problem I had is the rear wheel of the car is not turning. Not even moving kind of block and very stiff. Do you have an idea why? Sorry for the headache.

Nice work and thanks 👍

good video, quick Q ON THE NEW NUT FOR THE AIR BAG DO YOU TAKE OFF THE PLACTIC COVER TO FEED THE AIR ONTO THE NEW NUT

Top shelf content. Respect.

great presentation. love it. good luck

Thanks for the video - question: You just abandon the reservoir hose in place, you don't need to cap it off and/or secure it?

Brilliant thank you kind sir most helpful even to torque sets, cheers, so simply explained not so nervous now.

Good video and really helped!.. A couple points.. The torque + 90 bolts describes tty type bolts which are usually one time use and replaced on most applications. The little plastic bit on the air fitting (the piece that you remove after installation) was a somewhat confusing to me until I took it the other one apart.. Could be a bit clearer on that detail.. Finally... My old air fitting had a rubber grommet. The replacement part has a rubber grommet on the plug but not on the replacement fiitting... After assembly, I removed the air line, took the grommet from the plug and put it on the new fitting to be safe. Seemed like a good idea. Really I think arnott should have clarified those details in their instructions instead of leaving it as guess work. All that said, still good and glad I could do this myself as I could not find a shop around that would even quote me price on the work.

good work. I have an e320 2004 wagon base. the old owner put on coil springs instead of bags and it is to low and bottoms out. I was going ot put on mercedes airbags but think these might be better. I am confused about the bigger rubber hose that was connected. It is not needed on the the Arnot?

Very professional video. I appreciate it.

@fcpeuro

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

I used my 24" bypass loppers (tree branch cutters) to cut the rubber hose on the air strut. Way easier.

Great video! Subscribed.

great work on point with everything

Friend...great video. Hey, is there a ride height sensor on a 2008 Mercedes E550? When I order the Arnott air suspension, they also sent me ride height sensors. Thank you for the reply.

Hey mate, awesome vid. Question though, will the Arnott A-2427 fit a RHD 2002 E500. On the website it only has 2003 onwards. Is there a difference?

Excellent video! I've got my replacement air springs arriving from FCP Euro tomorrow and this video gives me confidence. For clarity, could you provide some detail around the reinflation process? How did you determine the correct ride height with the jack before torquing down the hardware? Also, I assume the new air springs were deflated before install. After you used the raise function to fill the springs, was it okay to put the vehicle on the ground full weight and let the car raise to the correct height on its own? I've heard stories of new springs failing when inflated from empty when the car is completely bottomed out. Anyone's clarity would be much appreciated!

@adogmcdizzle

Жыл бұрын

Great questions, they really glossed over that part.

I used a simple tubing cutter tool that made short work of cutting the hose to the reservoir.

Very clear, thanks

Thank you for your video. it helped me to remove and replace both rear AIRMATIC SUSPENSION on my 2006 Mercedes e350 wagon. I followed exactly as you mentioned in your video. At the end you used the button inside the car to add air and rise the back of the car. In my case, I don't have that button and the back of the car still down. What I need to do next to rise up the back of the car? Thank you,

@fcpeuro

4 ай бұрын

You may want to start the vehicle up and shift it through the gears, even let it roll a bit to get the system to kick on and level out the car. Thank you for watching!

Brilliantly prepared (If I am even qualified to comment); details and efficiency. Do we even have an index provided? Unbelievabe: Mr. Bascombe, FCP Euro and all those involved with the quality of FCP Euro tutorials: you rock! I am not prepared to embrace that the new Arnott's, which lack ADS, give equivalent performance but I won't argue against their quality or the rational for the shortcuts. Order from FCP Euro absolutely...with my mechanical expertise, I have to prepare my speech for crawling back to the real mechanics in advance! In this regard, allow me to confirm that tire sealant does pass well through the complicated valves at the head of the front struts. The upside, my "how not to fix things" tutorial video on that one is way funnier than this polished stuff. I demand to see the outtakes. Please send a DIY obsession disorder therapy video with my next order.

Is there any calibration procedure after replacement?

I buy the piece rear left. And put in the back of my car. And is broken the little thing of big black hose. You think is still good for fix it?

Do you need to cap off the hose you cut off that goes to the stock Mercedes reservoir?

I got a quick question so my cars back air bags are blown and I I jus ordered new compressor and rear bags but wha ima wantin to ask is if when I press the raise button if my front onz are supposed to air up cause from fronts struts are brand new but nothing is airing up my fronts just hold air and my compressor turns on everyone I open or door to so i don’t kno if it’s bad or not but I’m still replacing it

I just have one question, after you cut through the rubber hose to the resevoir, what do you do with thay afterwards? Just leave it cut or...??

Is there a lifting/Suspension disabling procedure to follow before putting an Airmatic car on a lift/jacks?

How do you know what ride height is when you’re torquing the suspension? And can you do it without that tool you used to push up the air suspension?

DO Rare custom air suspension solves the issue of the ABC suspension on cl 55 / cl 500? any recommendation for an ABC suspension replacement for a CL 55 AMG something long-lasting ?????

great video

great video Kyle, thanks. I'm about to replace these on my '05 W211 E55 AMG which uses the Arnott A2725's. Apart from that is the process the same? What about the torque settings? Thanks again

@Gripen85

2 жыл бұрын

Hi David Greenaway, do you know the answer by now? I'm about to do this on my 2004 W211 E55 AMG Wagon and want to know the same :)

@davidgreenaway8997

2 жыл бұрын

I performed this on my '05 E55 AMG, the process is very similar. Around the 10 min mark the video shoes cutting the hose at the top of the airbag, I found it easier to cut it at the bottom close to the differential. If you google "AR32.22-P-1500TA" you should be able to find the document that has the torque settings you need.

To refill, do you need to start the car or just turn it on? If you have to start it, is there a way to manually fill up the struts? My car was out of service for a good while so all the bags deflated over time. Im tryin to take it to a mechanic to get it fixed but it's gonna be hard to put it on a tow truck bed with it being super low

you have any videos on Mercedes engine and trans removal and install?

Does the 2008 Mercedes Benz e63 amg air suspension spring bags, fit on the 2008 Mercedes Benz e550 4matic?

What did you do with old hose..., the one you cut off? Trace it back and tidy ..?

Great video!

@fcpeuro

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit!

Did this with the 2724 the other day got a DTC 5380 on left new air spring. :/ waiting on new part

dude is serious about his newton meters

Since you've recently turned to Volvo, Audi and BMW...I have a Mercedes question. I have the strong smell of burnt exhaust in my E350 W212. Nothing inside the car and no smoke. I'm wondering of it's a slight Cat problem, fuel richness or port or normal? It's not crazy bad but, I've had in for the last 6 months. Everything is in perfect running order besides this smell. Full B Service at a large well known Mercedes Service Center (although, I had to manual reset the service indicator) about 4 months ago. Everything was checked and all filters and oil replaced.

Great video Kyle. I'm doing the rear air springs in my 2008 E550 in the near future. You mentioned you would show how to release the air from an air spring that had not collapsed. Can you explain how to release the pressure in the air spring? Is there a lot of pressure in the air line from the reservoir to the air spring when you cut it? Thanks for providing such informative videos for us DIY'selfers.

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

Mark sorry about that unsure how that didnt make it into the edit... we will try to post a follow up video on it tomorrow!

@mzee5533

3 жыл бұрын

#Mark check this video about releasing air kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJ-nyc5seqTIYco.html

@markcoomber6282

3 жыл бұрын

@@mzee5533 Thanks Muchie. I appreciate it.

Really helpful Video- Thank you for making it! One thing: The additional air reservoir hose was cut off but not re connected anywhere. How did the vendor revise the air spring, so you don‘t need it anymore? Or did I miss something in the vodeo?

@subbaaja100

Жыл бұрын

Arnott revised the insides of the bags in a such manner that the reservoir is not needed. The point of the reservoir is to soften the suspension when there is a sudden surge of pressure due to pot holes etc. Arnott bags have a different "piston" inside to do the same job

How about the arnott air bag computer connection,will there be a capability issue 2pin r 3pin

I have an ‘06 E500 and the drivers side rear airspring looses air almost every night, sometimes it bottoms out. I’ve already purchased two Arnot airsprings from FCP but a question I have is; why haven’t I gotten any warnings on the screen and why doesn’t the compressor try to fill the spring when I open a door? It will fill up when I turn the ignition and start the car

Is this the same procedures as in 2005 station wagon e320 4matic???

Would this video and maintenance translate to 2008 w211 e63 AMG?

I tried to bleed the air from the A-2724 rear air springs with a 9v battery but it doesn't work. Is there any other option, thanks Zoran

Only my rear passenger side is leaking. Do we have to replace both rears or can we just replace the one that failed?

Just to confirm it is the same procedure for the front driver side correct? Awesome video FCP is the best.

Thanks for the tutorial. I'm going to replace the rear air struts on a 2011 E350 wagon (S212). Is the procedure the same? Thanks.

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

Dylan1471 the process is very similar although you will not have a reservoir to deal with.

@star500e

3 жыл бұрын

The wagons have a different set up back there. It is a bit more involved and while with airmatic dc are different than those without. Bear in mind, cars with airmatic do have the extra reservoirs and they have adjustable struts. If you can relieve those at the range time, do.

Nice video, I wonder if in the near future you'll do hydraulic structs from 1996-2002. Those on wagons

@gkelly941

2 жыл бұрын

Replacing the spheres on the 210 is much easier, based on my experience with wife's E 320 estate. FCP is a great to buy parts, but I got the Antel air bags for my 211 from Rock Auto.

Doing my rear left on my 04' E55 now, never done it, wish me luck, backyard tools only

What did you do with the hose that you cut while removing the old air spring

Great channel if only you do more w221 vids

So is anyone going to point out that this car had 307,000 miles? Lol I hope my 2008 CLS550 reaches that. Currently at 182k and still riding amazingly and flawlessly

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

She's had a good run, definitely some battle scars on it lol

@amirazmanpokpsdphajiabdulr6711

3 жыл бұрын

Mine w211 2005 with 256k miles.. still runs but was told that i need to replace electric kit

@graysonschott4304

3 жыл бұрын

I have a w211 E350 estate at 183,678 miles and I swear it will run forever. All original parts apart from air ride and this thing has paid for itself. Religious maintenance will make anything run forever.

@gkelly941

2 жыл бұрын

Mine failed at 105K. OEM airbag had a small hole after months of overnight leak-down. Two front airbags already replaced by PO, one of which I already replaced.

@00700556

2 жыл бұрын

@@fcpeuro Indeed! lol

so what do you do with the fat line you cut in half? i’m sure that’s a fat light on the dash.

Great! Thanks

Do i need to reprogram the ecu..if id removed the rear ones

My 2004 E500 4Matic rear air struts failed. The dealership tells me they have to drop the rear subframe to replace them. Is that valid? Thank you in advance for your advice.

You have to do more videos about this car because I love this car I have the same car for me is the best car

I have a question. This Video is E550, but is the A-2724 part compatible with the E350?

hello sir i just replaced the air spring 6 months ago but now the rear of my 2004 mercedes benz e320 wagon 4matic went down again and when the compressor pumps air i hear a clicking sound were the rear tire was. what seems to be the problem

Good detailed video but would’ve been great if you stated to double check your electrical plug to see if you require a 2pin or 3pin unit. I brought a pair of rear air suspension after watching this video for my 2003 E500 Sedan which I’ve just found out is 3pin after removal, but my new air suspension is 2pin so now have to send it back overseas 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

Hello guys I got w205 c300 coupe After park 1 hr 1 left hand on rear going down , I was think airbag damage and change new , after change new . Issues still same I really don’t know what exactly what is reason , I did check block vale too no air leak . Just last issue I think that is the hose pipe what you guys idea ? Thanks

What’s the part number of genuine Mercedes rear air springs left and right W212 e63 2010

Will these struts from Arnott work for a 211 wagon?

Good video...'05 E500 wagon on both sides are low, but no errors on dashboard. Will not raise up. Seems odd both side are out. Is that normal? Thank you

@ashleyhernandez2219

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there Dave, what did you figure out?

I’ll be changing my Wagon 211 E320 this weekend with Anortt 2726

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

Let us know how it goes Muchie!

@jasonlasley6726

3 жыл бұрын

Hey I just did my 320 wagon. There is no air reservoir on the wagon. Also... there is no need to take apart the trunk to get to the top of the shock... ask me how I found out.

@vidsforsquids

3 жыл бұрын

Yup I just did my E320 wagon too. All good 👍🏼

@mzee5533

3 жыл бұрын

Success I changed without any issues. To those who wanted to know how to discharge air from the air springs i used a little 9v battery mostly used in multimeter

@mzee5533

3 жыл бұрын

#FCPEURO thanks for the tutorial

do tutorials on W140s please!!

One thing, deflate the bag then push it out from the top mount, then you can get to the air line and connector much easier.

How much does it cost for a job like this my 05 E500 air bags went out and won’t rise on driver side ?

Love the that t-shirt man. Ok back to the vid

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

we're getting more of them in stock soon!

When you change the Airmatic suspension settings with the dash button that has two red lights on it, do you get a message on your dash computer saying "Convenience" or "Sport 2" with little arrows arcing downwards on each side of a shock symbol? Mine doesn't say "Sports 1" for one button push and one light. That's what I don't know and can't figure out. So when I had the cluster replaced, I suddenly got this nice display message stating that the Airmatic was in "Convenience", or "Sport 2" setting. One problem. It's backwards! Two pushes on the button and 2 red lights and a firm ride means engagement of firmest setting or "Sport 2", but the display says "Convenience". Two more pushes, no lights on the switch, a plush ride, and I get "Sport 2" on the display! One push and one light gives me no message at all rather than "Sport 1". I usually drive in this position FYI. W220 2002 thanks help