Mercedes C300 4MATIC Full Front Suspension Rebuild on w204 DIY

New Life for My Mercedes C300 – Complete 4MATIC Suspension Job. If your 2010 Mercedes C300 4MATIC (W204) front suspension feels worn out and makes squeaking or clunking noises, this step-by-step rebuild guide will walk you through the process! I cover everything from control arms, sway bar links, axles, and coil spring assembly, including all the correct torque specs.

Tools: (AMZ-Affiliate)
Ball Joint Separator- https://a.co/d/in5t74n
Universal Hub and Axle Puller - https://a.co/d/3hr6MqH
CV-Axle assembly - https://a.co/d/btidxuq
L-Shape Torx Wrench Set - https://a.co/d/cKIdo75
Strut Nut Socket Set - https://a.co/d/81z1aQw
E-Torx Socket Set - https://a.co/d/4SUDCau
TRQ Front Strut & Coil Spring Assembly - https://a.co/d/hIxZ3Xz
(will add the rest of the parts sometime in the future)

🔧 Torque Specs Used in This Video:
Coil Spring to Hub: 75 ft-lb (100 Nm)
Spring Strut to Body Bolts: ~30 ft-lb (~40 Nm)
Sway Bar Links: 72 ft-lb (98 Nm)
Lower Control Arm:
Chassis End Bolt: 59 ft-lb (80 Nm) + 120°
Ball Joint Nut: 37 ft-lb (50 Nm) + 60°
Upper Control Arm:
Chassis End Bolt: 59 ft-lb (80 Nm) + 120°
Ball Joint Nut: 37 ft-lb (50 Nm) + 60°
Front Axle Bolt:
1. Torque to 133 ft-lb (180 Nm)
2. Loosen 180 degrees
3. Torque to 100 ft-lb (~130 Nm)
4. Final tightening 90 degrees

00:00 intro
01:24 Sway Bar Link removal
02:43 Lower & Upper Control Arms & Axle Bolt removal
07:12 Driver side Axle removal
08:37 Passenger side Axle removal
09:28 Passenger side Axle installation
09:42 Back to Driver side (Installation)
11:07 Coil Spring Assembly replacement
13:52 Suspension preload & torque to specs

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