Replacing thrust arm bushings on 2003 C320
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From: Sacramento via San Francisco
2002 C320
The price your repair shop quoted to replace the lower control arms seems a little high. This job is possible for the DIY'ers. I did the upper and lower control arms on my C240 and I believe the lower control arms are easier than the uppers. You need your basic set of wrenches & socket set. I think the largest wrench & socket you will need is a 22mm? Plus you will need a "ball joint separator or pickle fork".
Check out "autohausaz.com or rmeuropean.com for the parts. They are great to deal with. If you need a diagram and torque specs., let me know.
Good Luck.
Check out "autohausaz.com or rmeuropean.com for the parts. They are great to deal with. If you need a diagram and torque specs., let me know.
Good Luck.
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From: Gilbert, AZ
2005 C230 6spd (MT)
When I attempted to pick my car up Friday morning I grabbed the new bushings, the parts counter advised me W203 & W204 is the same part# 203 333 10 14, I know I could have gotten them cheaper online but I paid $60 each through the dealer.
$27.68 each here. http://www.greeneyeautoparts.com/203...m-bushing.html
Theyre getting installed tomorrow, Im guessing its a 2 hour job?
$27.68 each here. http://www.greeneyeautoparts.com/203...m-bushing.html
Theyre getting installed tomorrow, Im guessing its a 2 hour job?
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Joined: Aug 2010
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From: St. Paul
2012 C63 (P31)/2006 CLK350 Coupe
So it's a fact that W204 bushings fit a W203 control arm. Any chance that the whole control arms from a W204 fit a W203/W209 since the C and CLK have the same front suspension. Or would the arms from a W212 coupe fit a W209? That would be cool since I've got some warbley ball joints.
Last edited by C230Ak; Mar 30, 2016 at 01:02 PM.
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2015 C400 Tenorite Gray
I have 100K on my car and bushings need to be replaced.
