Rack & Pinion, shock, struts, control arms, links
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ML320 CDI W164
Rack & Pinion, shock, struts, control arms, links
I now have a clunk when I turn the wheel to the left. This is audible both when driving or parked. I have 130K on my 2008 ML320 CDI. I was wondering if someone has a complete parts lady for replacing the parts and maybe a how to video? I have worked on many vehicles but find MB to be one of the most frustrating ones to work on. The engineering was definitely not in favor of servicing the vehicle. I appreciate any and all advice short of tell me to take it to MB who wants $5K plus to do the work. 🤣 I bought myself a new air compressor for Christmas just for this project. My wife thought it was stupid until I told her price of parts vs MB labor. She then said do you need anything else? I requested a lift but that was a hard no. 😆
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I bought 4-post lift for $1900, but that was few years ago and I picked it up in local warehouse. 
My new project, the ML needs control arm bushings. I am just researching aftermarket arms (can buy $150 set) or reusing OE arms and buy OE bushings (I do have a press).
The bushings alone are harder to find.
Merry Christmas.
My new project, the ML needs control arm bushings. I am just researching aftermarket arms (can buy $150 set) or reusing OE arms and buy OE bushings (I do have a press).
The bushings alone are harder to find.
Merry Christmas.
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Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2025
Posts: 52
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ML320 CDI W164
Clunk
I bought 4-post lift for $1900, but that was few years ago and I picked it up in local warehouse.
My new project, the ML needs control arm bushings. I am just researching aftermarket arms (can buy $150 set) or reusing OE arms and buy OE bushings (I do have a press).
The bushings alone are harder to find.
Merry Christmas.
My new project, the ML needs control arm bushings. I am just researching aftermarket arms (can buy $150 set) or reusing OE arms and buy OE bushings (I do have a press).
The bushings alone are harder to find.
Merry Christmas.
