Dmtypr

HELLO!

Just did Motor mounts on my CLK W209 55

What a difference! can't even feel my engine !

And MPG Are way better. And the car handles with more precision and the suspension has more comfort.


Feels like a complete tune up!

mguerrero

nice! was it a DIY? how many miles does your car have?

Dmtypr

Yea! its a pretty straightforward DIY project I can write up instructions with pictures if you want to.

The car just made 80k going solid.

mguerrero

awesome! yeah would be great - how long you think it took you?

Dmtypr

took me a good 4 hours...

You need to remove the exhaust from the headers and locate the bolts securing the mounts.

4 bolts, 1 on top and another in the bottom of each mount.

their is quite not enough room for leverage I use a 5/8 to remove the top bolts

pjg

Anyone else done this on a W209 without dropping the exhaust ?

Dmtypr

Not possible you would have no leverage or space to do so

pjg

I thought dropping the steering rack was another way to do it.

beefstallionAMG

I managed to change the motor mounts on my W208 without pulling any part of the exhaust. The W209 may be a different process.

I removed the transmission mount and jacked up the engine from the oil pan using 2 blocks of wood to cushion the lifting point and distribute force. After raising the engine about 5 inches I had plenty of space to access the top bolts on the motor mounts.

When I changed mine at 105k the drivers side mount was torn and had dumped out most of its fluid. The passenger side mount was cracking and beginning to leak. The transmission mount appeared ok visually but for $27 for Lemforder I changed it anyway.

I also had the drag link out which made the lower bolt on the motor mounts easily accessible with a ratchet. The drag link was by far the worst to remove. I had to use a pickle fork which worked on the outer tie rods. The two inner bolts took a truck bearing puller to get loose since I didn't have the Mercedes tool the WIS called for.

beefstallionAMG

Yes. That's how I accessed it on a W208 dropped drag link which is in the same location as the W209's steering rack.

pjg

Anyone else change motor mounts on a W209 ? I hate to mess with the exhaust bolts.

pjg

I replaced the motor mounts today on the W209 without dropping the exhaust,
Ended up loosening the steering rack and cooling lines along with the stabilizer bar. Drivers side was very tight but was able to wiggle the old one out and get the new one in, passenger side was very easy. I used a low profile snap-on 16mm socket along with a stubby gear wrench, doubt if I could have done it without those 2 tools.