C240 Rear Spring Replacement

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02-07-2008, 12:16 PM

Zippy50

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C240 Rear Spring Replacement

Both rear springs broke at the bottom on my 2001 C240 with 102,000 miles. I don't overload it. I believe it's due to the brine on the NE roads in winter. I just replaced both rear springs with MB OEM springs. There is a serious clunk when I go over bumps now. It's related to the springs. I did not replace the upper spring rubber shims. I am going to the dealership to get them now and do the job again. I am able to use a friends lift. I removed the lower shock bolt and the bolt near the differential on the lower control arm. I am supporting this arm using a transmission jack. I lower the jack and replace the springthen lift the arm back into place and reinstall the bolts. Any other suggestions would greatly be appreciated. I appreciate the DIY information I have gotten off the website. You, the readers,have a considerable amount of knowledge and experince.
I've had Saabs for up 13 years and over 250,000 miles and I have not needed to replace as many parts as this MB. Just a clutch assembly, fuel pump, and a couple of water pumps on the old Saabs. I have since learned not to run the fuel tank so low as to damage the pump. I've donenormal wear and tear plus a winshield wiper motor and front end suspension also on this MB. From what I read I guess I'm still lucky. I still love the way it drives. I was thinking of a new E diesel or the new C diesel coming out but I think I will really check out Saab and BMW this time.

Thanks,
Bill