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Old 06-06-2014, 10:24 AM
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MERCEDES BENZ CL CLASS W215 FRONT SHOCKER Top Bush

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SO i pop my W215 in for a MOT and was told i need two new front struts , i have had the backs replaced before due to leaking, but this time i'm told the Top bush and the lower bush have to much play and need to replace them dose any one know if the Top bush can be replaced and he lower one if part of the control arm ?
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Lower arms are one piece with ball joints and upper are one piece with ball joints.

You CAN just replace the ball joints but it's more a of a pain than replacing the whole thing if you do it yourself and most shops won't do it for you without replacing the entire thing.

Dealer price for lower arms is around $340 each but you can find them online (OEM) for around $140 each, similar pricing for uppers i believe.
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Originally Posted by rybo2211
Hi

SO i pop my W215 in for a MOT and was told i need two new front struts , i have had the backs replaced before due to leaking, but this time i'm told the Top bush and the lower bush have to much play and need to replace them dose any one know if the Top bush can be replaced and he lower one if part of the control arm ?
Use Arnott struts and they will save you some $$$
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I don't think he's talking about the shocks, i believe he's referring to the control arms but if i'm wrong then yes, Arnott rebuilds would be the way to go!

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Use Arnott struts and they will save you some $$$
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HI

OK have the new sturts but i'm stuck trying the removing the high pressure hose off the old one's any tips ?
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A good pair of pliers and lots of waggling the so-called quick release collars (hang your head in shame, whoever was responsible for those).

First try to rotate it left and right, more and more until it rotates, then start moving it up and down a mm at a time.

It can take time, but it can be done.

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Hi

I still can't get them off see pic's attached what am i doing wrong ahhhggghhhhh

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Good pictures.

Just need patience, I'm afraid.

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