Front W123 shock replacement and rear subframe mounts
 

I need to replace my front shocks pretty soon, the front left pops on turns. Anyone have any instructions, pictures would help too.

I also need to replace my rear subframe mounts. Could ya'll help me out on how to do that? Thanks

Repair Links

Fast navigation http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diy-links-parts-category/146034-fast-navigation-do-yourself-links.html

If you don't want to use the fast navigation to gobbledygook, the TLDR is that the front shocks are as easy as removing the old and putting new ones in. The hardest part is getting to one of the lower bolts on each side that happens to be where the shock itself leans over it.

You don't need to remove the spring, but if you want to get a good look at everything, check out this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzVaefYfh8A

And as far as the rear, these videos have some good ideas and shots of the procedure:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgrJvsS4KDM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHVpUESL3ds

Many different ways to go about it, from all-in to leaving as much in place as you can.

As someone who's just done this, I'd highly recommend Bilstein HD shocks and the Mercedes Benz supplied rubber mounts. Make sure the struts have covers (Mercedes sells them for the rear incase they're not supplied by Bilstein like in the front)

I took off a pair of aftermarket mounts that were 3 years old and they had cracked/ perished.

Here’s the DIY I made on front shocks:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/295515-w123-front-shock-replacement-diy.html

I think the forum archived the photos in the diy database too.

I just did the subframe bushings on my 300cd, and documented the process and self-made tool here:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/405340-squeaky-subframe-bushing.html

MB subframe mounts are NLA. With the self made tool and a little bit of silicone, the replacements of the mounts are pretty easy, so I’m not particularly concerned with the quality of the Meyle/Uro mounts at this point. I’d buy OE if I could find them, but I wasn’t able to find them a few weeks ago, at least without a lot of searching.

I agree on the bilstein shocks. It is highly recommended to do the rear shocks while lifting the rear and messing with the subframe on the rear.

Try the classic center