Front Air Suspension Spring Bag For Mercedes W164 ML320 ML350 X164 GL450 GL550

Air Suspension Structure

10 A164 320 43 13 Hydropneumatic Spring Leg

10 A164 320 44 13 Hydropneumatic Spring Leg

10 A164 320 45 13 Hydropneumatic Spring Leg

10 A164 320 58 13 Air Suspension Strut

10 A164 320 59 13 Air Suspension Strut

10 A164 320 61 13 Air Suspension Strut

15 A000 327 03 69 Connector

20 A164 540 66 10 Wiring Harness

30 N 910105 016002 Hexagon Head Bolt

40 N 000000 005275 Nut

50 N 000000 003905 Nut

50 N 000000 005277 Nut

60 N 000000 003250 Washer

200 A001 545 96 40 Bracket

700 A210 540 21 81 Clutch

705 A000 545 69 80 Gasket

705 A008 545 63 26 Female Contact

Item Specifications

Key Words: Front Air Suspension Spring Bag For Mercedes M-Class W164 ML320 ML350 ML450 ML500 ML550 GL-Class X164 GL320 GL350 GL450 GL550

*Removal Guideline

1.Obtain front shock assembly.

2.Place cap removal tool onto the studs of the top mount of the shock assembly(the bolt of the cap removal tool will rest on the center of the top cap), install the three(3)nuts that mount the shock to the vehicle on top of the cap removal tool.(picture 1)

3.Evenly tighten the three(3)nuts until the top cap moves downward(this will allow the retaining ring to be removed).(picture 2)

4.With the top cap pushed down, use a small flat tip screw driver to remove the retaining ring.(picture 3, 4)

5.Remove the cap removal tool.

6.Using a pair of locking pliers remove the top cap.(picture 5)

7.Remove the nut holding the air spring assembly to the shock.(picture 6)

8.Remove the old air spring and o-ring, discard. Clean the area where the new air spring will Be installed.(picture 7)

*Installation Guideline

1.Install shock cap into place on the shock. Tap lightly with a hammer to fully seat the cap.(picture 1)

2.Obtain the new air spring, apply a lubricant to the o-rings located in the bottom of the air spring,install onto the shock.(picture 2)

3.Install locknut onto shaft of the shock and tighten to manufacturer's specifications.(picture 3)

4.With the nut secured properly, lubricate the inside of the top mount before threading the supplied cap.(picture 4, 5)

5.Tighten the supplied cap to 36nm(26.5 ft-lb).(picture 6)

6.Thread the supplied voss fitting into the cap and tighten to 2nm(1.5 ft lbs).(picture 7, 8)

7.Air strut assembly complete.

*Warning & Notice

Vent all air pressure from the air suspension system prior to disconnecting or removing any air suspension components. It is dangerous to remove air suspension components while under pressure. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Any air spring which is unfolded must be refolded prior to being installed in a vehicle. Refer to the procedure. An incorrectly folded air spring could rupture, altering the handling characteristics of the vehicle. If a vehicle has been driven with an incorrectly folded air spring, a new air spring must be installed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

Failure to observe the following instructions may result in a sudden failure of the air spring or suspension system.

Any rear spring which is unfolded must be refolded prior to being installed in a vehicle.

The air spring refolding procedure should only be used for an air spring which has never supported the vehicle's weight while in the incorrectly folded position.

Incorrectly folded air springs found on vehicles during pre-delivery inspection or after use must be installed new.

Do not attempt to inflate any air spring which has been collapsed while uninflated from the rebound hanging position to the jounce stop.

When installing a new air spring, care must be taken not to apply a load to the suspension until springs have been inflated using the air spring fill procedure.

After inflating an air spring in the hanging position, it must be inspected for correct shape.

Note

The vehicle must be positioned on a suitable lifting device prior to deflating the air suspension system.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist until the wheel and tire assemblies are slightly above the ground.

2.Using the scan tool, vent the air springs.

3.Remove the air spring retainer.

4.Detach the air spring from the rear axle.

5.Remove the air spring in the following sequence.

1.Disconnect the air spring solenoid electrical connector.

2.Compress the quick connect locking ring and pull out the air tube.

3.Remove the air spring.

Includes

Single for Front Left or Right Air Suspension Spring Bag

Notes : Please double confirm the compatibility as well as the OEM number before purchasing.

Instruction is not included. Professional installation is recommended.