06cls55amg

what is the best way to remove 16mm top motor mount bolt?

so ... trying to get these motor mounts out but this 16mm top bolt is in there good. minimal room to break the bolt... hoping to do this with out removing exhaust manifold or alternator via sway bar.

Plutoe

To do the job safely and by the book---the book requires the removal of the exhaust system-------may you be blessed with 24 raisins!!

whipplem104

use a stubby ratchet wrench and a pry bar to leverage the wrench. sometimes a stubby 12 point wrench is needit would be really hard without a lift.

Rocman8

This works amazing on most mercedes. Use a long extension from the top side to loosen and tighten and turn by hand from underneath.

sexyxe

I slapped the spanner on and tried to have my hand in between the spanner and I think the chassis or something to lever off. Mine weren't overly tight though and came away easy enough.

lost_wave770

I have one of those offset tools mentioned, and I struggled before I bought it, but as soon as I got it, the job took 30 minutes tops. You can find them really cheap on ebay, like 10 or 15 bucks.

06cls55amg

nevermind used a ratchet wrench , and most of my patience, luckily once they were loose you could undo by hand. the drivers side one is the worst!

06cls55amg

gonna order this so i can get some better torque on the driverside bolt, stupid steering coupler made for a hell of time.

thanks again fellas, 2 new correct motor mounts and trans mount and she feels like a new car again.

lseguy

some opt to only tighten by hand when replacing the mount. Makes things a lot easier for any future motor mount replacements

06cls55amg

maybe i will just leave it and just check on oil changes.

vioilio

Part numbers on the mounts please!

Plutoe

post your VIN!!