Arnott AS-2194 Air Suspension Strut - Rear

Rear Air Suspension Strut for Mercedes-Benz

Arnott AS-2194 is a remanufactured rear air suspension strut for select Mercedes-Benz S-Class applications. It combines a rebuilt OE-style housing with a new Continental ContiTech air spring and is built for vehicles that use air ride suspension, not ABC.

Key Features

• Remanufactured rear air suspension strut for Mercedes-Benz S350, S430, S500, S55 AMG, S600, and S65 AMG applications
• New air spring manufactured by Continental ContiTech
• Aluminum sleeve protection around the air spring
• Adjustable damping for suspension tuning
• Air adjustable and gas charged construction
• Hydraulic internal damper type
• Progressive spring rate and shock spring assisted design
• Boot included with black boot color
• Mounting hardware included
• Bladder heavy-duty crimping rings included
• Lower mount type: loop/eyelet; upper mount type: stud
• Lower mounting isolator, upper mounting isolator, and spring isolators included

Product Details

AS-2194 is built as a remanufactured OE rear air strut for Mercedes-Benz rear suspension service. The unit uses a new ContiTech air spring protected by an aluminum sleeve, along with a hydraulic damper and progressive spring rate to support controlled ride behavior. This part cross-references Mercedes-Benz 2203205013 and 220320501380 for the same application. Search terms such as Mercedes-Benz S430 rear air suspension strut, Mercedes-Benz S500 rear air strut replacement, and Arnott AS-2194 rear air suspension strut point to this application.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Rear corner sagging from a worn air spring
• Uneven ride height at the back of the vehicle
• Air leaks from a deteriorated strut bladder
• Harsh or unstable rear suspension response
• Loss of damping control from a worn OE strut assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Compatible with rear air suspension systems on 2000-2006 Mercedes-Benz S430, 2000-2006 Mercedes-Benz S500, 2001-2006 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, 2003-2006 Mercedes-Benz S600, 2005-2006 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, and 2006 Mercedes-Benz S350. Verify the vehicle is not equipped with ABC before ordering or installation. Confirm mounting style and OE part number match the original rear strut before replacement. After installation, inspect the air lines, fittings, and ride-height calibration to confirm proper operation.

Quality Assurance

Arnott backs this remanufactured rear air suspension strut with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. The AS-2194 is rebuilt for Mercedes-Benz rear suspension service using a new Continental ContiTech air spring and OE-style construction details for consistent fitment.