Bad Dampening Actuators Can Cause Rough Ride in Rear: Mercedes-Benz 500E Steering & Suspension

Problem overview

Vehicles with automatic level control that ride harshly in the rear (no give in the suspension) may have one or both dampening actuators which have failed. It is commonly recommended the actuators be replaced in pairs.

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1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E

1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E

1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E

1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E

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Bad Dampening Actuators Can Cause Rough Ride in Rear on Mercedes-Benz 500E

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