Any watchouts/advice for replacing bushings?
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From: Mandeville, Louisiana
2010 E350 Luxury with Sport wheels
Any watchouts/advice for replacing bushings?
My front lower control arm bushings are shot, and I've ordered 2 kits. Any special watch-outs or advice from someone who has done this job on a 210?
I've done it on other cars that had bronze bushings at the lower control arm, but haven't done the job on the MB and its rubber bushings before.
I have a press and most equipment a dealer would have available.
I've done it on other cars that had bronze bushings at the lower control arm, but haven't done the job on the MB and its rubber bushings before.
I have a press and most equipment a dealer would have available.
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From: Huntsville Alabama
'00 E430, '83 Porsche 928S
If you have the tool to install the one-piece bushing you will be way ahead. I have seen it on ebay before. I changed mine myself and the job was a PITA without that tool. Once you see the new bushings, you will have a good idea of how the old ones come out.
I used an H-frame press to push in the one-piece bushing. The two-piece bushing can be pressed in using a large vise.
I used an H-frame press to push in the one-piece bushing. The two-piece bushing can be pressed in using a large vise.
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From: Ventura, CA
AMG 55, 335i, Mini Cooper S
While your at it you should change the ball joints also. I just ordered upper and lower complete control arms. I"m also replacing the tie rods. I'm doing this because I never want to do this again. You might want to check your uppers because mine are shot just like the lowers.
Mario
Mario
