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G-AMG G-Class DIY Host Date registered: May 2006 Location: South Texas Vehicle(s): '04 G55, '80 280GE, '99 S420, '98 E320, 2011 E350 ![]() | Axle Bump-Stop R/R W460 Well, after being a bit 'Overly-Rambuctious' with the Ol' Bride-of-Frankenstein W460 while driving on a particularly rough off-road situation, I started to hear a slight 'Banging' noise when on our rather rough ON-ROADs here. Looking in the area of noise generation revealed a Busted Axle Bump-Stop, with the Fixating Bolt slightly banging into the Spring. Because these "Old-Style" Bump-Stops are no longer available..... an Up-Grade to the 'New-Style' W463 version was necessary. A few Warnings: #1- This is NOT the "Specified" Procedure from Mercedes. The 'Official' Repair involves Lowering the Axle, in order to remove the Spring. A bit more work than what I was interested in doing, so this post is a Quicker/Easier Spring Removal Method, IN MY OPINION. #2- If you DON'T have access to an EXTREMELY HIGH CAPACITY SPRING COMPRESSOR?? ***DO NOT EVEN CONTEMPLATE PERFORMING THIS JOB***. You would be better suited dropping the Axle. Also, **DO NOT USE AN IMPACT WRENCH** Unless your tool is Specifically Certified!!! The Springs on a G are Very.... VERY HIGH TENSION. Although I was unable to find the 'Exact' value? I WAS able to find an ML SUV spring listed at 18,500 Newtons tension. I'm sure the G is much higher!! #3- Working with Springs is a **POSSIBLY-FATAL** Undertaking!! If you don't know what you are doing? Leave it to a Professional Shop!! This post is not intended as a "DIY" Guide, but rather more for 'Entertainment-Value-Only". "G" (1.JPG) (2.JPG) (3.JPG) (4.JPG) (5.JPG) (6.JPG) (7.JPG) (8.JPG) (9.JPG) (10.JPG) (11.JPG) Attachments ---------------- ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||
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Neilo New user Date registered: Sep 2017 Location: Vehicle(s): Posts: 1 | RE: Axle Bump-Stop R/R W460 Is it possible to post the part numbers of the bump stop parts? They aren't visible in the pics. Thanks ![]() | ||
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