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Sep11202211 September 202211 September 2022No Commentby Andy Ramdin

Mercedes CLS55 AMG W219, Front Suspension Refresh

When doing previous work below the car, I noticed some original suspension components, which attributes to bad driving behaviour. As I intend to drive this car for a while, I made the decision to refresh the front suspension for now.

The work is not that complex and can be done by the DIY mechanic, but take your time.

All the front suspension components which will be replaced (thrust arms, wishbones, inner+outer tie rods, lower ball joints)

Also added the upper ball joints, as this was an easy swap!

Unfortunately, I received the wrong ball joints. Ordered new ones, which brought some delay

Also, the special tie rod tool I own, did not have the correct size (41mm required). So I decided to replace these in a later stage

Applied some fresh ballbearing grease on the inner tie rods.

Also, way too much copper grease on these bolts, which is weird. These bolts are not known to seize…

Correct lower ball joint pressed in place

Off course, the next step is to get it aligned!

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Sep0620226 September 20226 September 2022No Commentby Andy Ramdin

Mercedes CLS55 AMG W219, Repairing The Airmatic Compressor to Valveblock Airline

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My MacGuyver method for repairing the airline did not hold out very long, so I needed something structurally. Fortunately, Mercedes sells a piece of airline (1.5m) for repairing/maintaining the Airmatic system, which was exactly what I needed.

Partnr: 2203271045 / A2203271045
Costs: about 20 euro

MacGuyver vs new airline. I used some teflon tape for extra safety

I found some hose which fitted around the airline perfectly (also for extra safety against rubbing)

Tags:2203271045 A2203271045 air airline airmatic airsus block c219 compressor diy luchtvering macguyver maintenance mcguyver mercedes repair service suspension valve valveblock w219

Aug15202215 August 202215 August 2022No Commentby Andy Ramdin

Mercedes CLS55 AMG W219, Solving AirMatic Issues

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I was suprised with this look, which is a horror type of situation for every CLS owner with Airmatic suspension. In the end I tracked the issue down to a leaking compressor air line (to the valve body), which solved the issue.

Tags:air airbag airline airmatic c219 compressor diy hardline leak leaking line maintenance mercedes repair service suspension w211 w219 wabco

Jul13202213 July 202213 July 2022No Commentby Andy Ramdin

Mercedes CLS55 AMG W219, Replacing The Airmatic Compressor

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With 186k kilometers on the clock and 17 years old, its good to start replacing parts as a preventative measure. After 17 years, rubber will be hard and brittle and electrical components might show fatigue or arent as “snappy’ as 17 years ago.

The Airmatic compressor (and relay) works hard to keep the 4 air springs inflated and after 17 year, its time for a rebuild or a pension 😉 I chose rebuild (and pension), so I always have a good one as spare. For good measure, also swap the Airmatic relay!