BlackML550

Looking for assistance please. I need to change the bushes on the front upper and lower control arms as well as sway bar bushes and trailing links, and am seeking instructions as well as torque settings for all fasteners. Any advice appreciated.
2010 ML550 with Airmatic
Many thanks

Maj. Dundee

Here are the procedures and understand that a hydraulic press is needed to remove and install the bushings.

BlackML550

Many thanks Major. That is very helpful. I have a press. I wouldn't be attempting this without one.

efzauner

hello
Did you manage to replace them? What bushing tool did you use?

thanks

BlackML550

I used a generic bush removal tool as well as a press. However for one of the lower control arm bushes, it needed to be cut out. That was not easy and I can see why people simply buy the whole component with new bushes already installed.

efzauner

Thanks , there are so many different sets of tools available. do you have a model?
Why did you have to cut it out? Was it corroded in place?

BlackML550

No it was a generic tool set. We had to cut it out because it just wouldnt come out. Thats how hard they are pressed in. No corrosion to speak of.