Front strut springs broken, instructions on how to replace needed?

2006 MERCEDES BENZ C230
90,000 MILES • 2.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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VIVEKHB
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Sir, please help me as I want to change both driver and passenger with complete strut assembly parts.
Your help will be highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
May 14, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Here is a guide to help walk you through the steps, this job can be dangerous if not done correctly. I would get the strut and spring together all in one piece, so you don't need to mess with the spring.

Here they are on amazon, both for $175.00:

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Here is the guide with instructions for your car in the images below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-suspension-strut-and-spring

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May 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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VIVEKHB
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Thanks a lot, Ken. Your advice is highly appreciated. I will do just as you stated.
May 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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You are welcome, let us know if you need anything else.
May 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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