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1995 Mercedes Benz 500sel Repair Question


Topics covered: Shocks, Suspension, Air bag.
Mileage: 220,000 miles.

Asked on February 20, 2012

How to lift car back up after shocks has collapse

How to lift car back up after shocks has collapse

Answer

Replied on February 20, 2012

With a jack and then install new shocks. But unless they are air shocks, a collapsed suspension is due to collapsed springs. Unless it is an air ride suspension with air bags. In which case, most likely the air ride compressor is either not receiving power or it is dead.

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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