W124 280E Rear Damper Replacement

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Maybe through lack of use (?), both rear dampers on my 280E have sprung a leak and so need replacing.

A quick look in the Haynes learned journal would suggest a fairly straightforward DIY proposition, unless there are any potential 'gotchas' of which I am unaware:( The car is non-sportline, BTW.

Is it okay to trolley jack under the final drive unit (using a scrap of cushioning wood) and lower onto 6 tonne axle stands positioned at the rear jacking points?

Cheers,
David
 


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