Front Control Arm, Sway Bar Bush Replacement
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2010 ML550 VIN WDC1641722A564750, 2010 B180
Front Control Arm, Sway Bar Bush Replacement
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
2010 ML550 with Airmatic
Many thanks
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2010 ML550 VIN WDC1641722A564750, 2010 B180
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.
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Why did you have to cut it out? Was it corroded in place?
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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.
