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Old 07-10-2021, 01:53 AM
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Cost to replace front upper control arm bushings
Hi all, first time getting any bushings replaced on my 2011 ML350 I wanted to get a sense of how much it should cost to replace the front upper control arm bushings?

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You can buy complete new upper arms on ebay for less than $100 for the pair. Expect about 3-5 hours for the installation.
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Understand that these bushings must be pressed out and pressed in.

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Originally Posted by E55Greasemonkey
You can buy complete new upper arms on ebay for less than $100 for the pair. Expect about 3-5 hours for the installation.
So do most shops just replace the entire arm with new bushings already in place OR do they push out the old bushings and push the new ones back into the old control arm?
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So do most shops just replace the entire arm with new bushings already in place OR do they push out the old bushings and push the new ones back into the old control arm?
It is up to you to decide which choice is better.
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Put a new control arm in. The ball joint will be nearing end of life and you can't change those.
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Another question, will the vehicle need a front end alignment after the control arms or bushings are replaced?
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Originally Posted by azzurribaggio
Another question, will the vehicle need a front end alignment after the control arms or bushings are replaced?

Yes.
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