front upper suspension arm bushing
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front upper suspension arm bushing
has anyone had their upper front suspension arm replaced??? is it only the rubber bushing, or is it the entire arm assembly???
lately, ive had this random "tok" "tok" sound when maneuvering in d driveway, and upon inspection, the rubber bushing at the end of the upper suspension arm, had a crack on it. so maybe the rubber was already developing some sort of "play" causing the "tok tok"sound.
lately, ive had this random "tok" "tok" sound when maneuvering in d driveway, and upon inspection, the rubber bushing at the end of the upper suspension arm, had a crack on it. so maybe the rubber was already developing some sort of "play" causing the "tok tok"sound.
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I've been told that the rubber bushings ( a normal wear & tear item) needs to be replaced every so often. A tech also told me to ensure that it is lubricated with some oil-based solvent. (vaseline would work fine). The lubricant goes on the inner mesh on the surface of the rubber bushing. This soaks into the mesh and prevents the rubber from cracking under stress. Don't know all the technicalities about that, but it sounds right. 
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They way it was explained to me is some of the earlier W203's used lubrication that was too thin and washed away. The newer models use a thick substance that will stay put and you won't have this problem. I suppose that is why it is replaced under warranty.
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Originally Posted by f00b4r
They way it was explained to me is some of the earlier W203's used lubrication that was too thin and washed away. The newer models use a thick substance that will stay put and you won't have this problem. I suppose that is why it is replaced under warranty.
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i had one replaced on the passenger side. the suspension was making a knocking sound when i would go over bumps. maybe it was the tower arm come to think of it. it had to do with a bushing though.
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Our front arm bushings were replaced around 75k miles under warranty. Not a normal wear and tear item.
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Originally Posted by wizkid
Our front arm bushings were replaced around 75k miles under warranty. Not a normal wear and tear item.
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Are you kidding? 
My wife would freek if I mod'd her car. 
Everything is stock for now, but that is going to change now that the warranty is up.
I doubt my dealer would be that cool if they were aftermarket. Well, I can garuntee they wouldn't since they are asses.
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My wife would freek if I mod'd her car. Everything is stock for now, but that is going to change now that the warranty is up.
I doubt my dealer would be that cool if they were aftermarket. Well, I can garuntee they wouldn't since they are asses.
Eric
