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W212 Airmatic 4matic - change only one front strut?

danailovz

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Hi guys,

I have a tapping sound from the front left side and it disappears after 10-15 min driving. The sound is more distinct during the winter and apparently it is from the strut. So, my question is, is it a good idea to change only the left strut or should I change both? As I mention in the topic, the car is W212 E350 Sedan Airmatic 4Matic (2009 before facelift)
 
Hi,

It is good practice to change in pairs. Depends on the mileage as to how worn out they are. The originals should last 100k miles easily. Given that they are ferociously expensive it's not unusual for one to be changed at a time. My 2006 GL had one changed 4 years ago and the other one needs doing as its got 170k on it! Doesn't significantly impair handling in my opinion but it is a GL. May be more noticeable on a more sensitive machine.
 

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