Sway bar replacement
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Sway bar replacement
Hi guys
I was quoted $1,200 to replace complete front sway bar. They say need to even remove the engine in order to be able to remove the bar…and It would be a 7-8 hours job.
It sounds weird to me…
Any insight on this?
thanks!
I was quoted $1,200 to replace complete front sway bar. They say need to even remove the engine in order to be able to remove the bar…and It would be a 7-8 hours job.
It sounds weird to me…
Any insight on this?
thanks!
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I'll be interested to see what other members say about your sway bar/links.
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No you do not need to remove engine when replacing front sway bar. There was a guy on here that a dealer was charging $2k per fuel injector. They told him that they need to remove the engine and turn it outside down. I can remove all fuel injector and fuel rail in 30 minutes. All you have to do remove the air box. Go find another shop or just do it yourself
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No you do not need to remove engine when replacing front sway bar. There was a guy on here that a dealer was charging $2k per fuel injector. They told him that they need to remove the engine and turn it outside down. I can remove all fuel injector and fuel rail in 30 minutes. All you have to do remove the air box. Go find another shop or just do it yourself
Yep I thought it must be easier than removing the engine
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So dealer won’t cover under warranty as expected. I will go with my indy…
Could anyone share details on how this job should be done? My shop still not sure how to remove the bar
Thanks!
Could anyone share details on how this job should be done? My shop still not sure how to remove the bar
Thanks!
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Well if you ask them if certain parts are covered under warranty of course there gonna say no to save their a****. I would take it in and say the suspension clunks when driving. Theirs no way a brand new 23 model should have clunky suspension. They are just giving you the run around. If it indeed is true, an the vehicle needs a sway bar then they need to replace the sway bar or bushings or end links under warranty. Especially on a vehicle with less than 5k miles/km on the odometer.
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Yes.
It only happens when I turn the steering wheel and the front wheels are on an uneven surface. For example, when I turn into the garage and the left wheel lifts off before the right when I go over a small curb.
Not sure if I’m explaining myself
It only happens when I turn the steering wheel and the front wheels are on an uneven surface. For example, when I turn into the garage and the left wheel lifts off before the right when I go over a small curb.
Not sure if I’m explaining myself
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You've ruled out it's not a cracked front rim, right?
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Nop, definetely sway bar, end links or bushings
Dealer couldn’t reproduce the noise 🤣. Maybe I could push but would like to replace all with my indy
Just need to know what the steps are in order remove the bar
thanks
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dealers won't reproduce anything they don't want to fix lol
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Definitely no engine dropping though.
I just can't fathom how your car would need a new sway bar at this age. Please only replace it if it's really needed. And take advantage of your factory warranty. Try and get them to replicate the sound or record it on video and show the dealer.
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I just spoke to my AMG mech this morning about your issue and swaybar replacement on C205 C63 they said no need to drop engine. But subframe has to be brought down a bit in order to pull it out. They've done it a few times now.
Definitely no engine dropping though.
I just can't fathom how your car would need a new sway bar at this age. Please only replace it if it's really needed. And take advantage of your factory warranty. Try and get them to replicate the sound or record it on video and show the dealer.
Definitely no engine dropping though.
I just can't fathom how your car would need a new sway bar at this age. Please only replace it if it's really needed. And take advantage of your factory warranty. Try and get them to replicate the sound or record it on video and show the dealer.
I will double check if replacing the whole bar is really needed and push on warranty
Thanks all for your comments
