w220 2002 s600 107K, suspension bushings & ball joints crack

Jan 20, 2011 | 02:10 AM

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w220 2002 s600 107K, suspension bushings & ball joints crack

Hi All,

Thanks for your help first of all.

-Please see 2 photos I took from the front-right side suspension on 02 s600 (abc suspension). ( FYI left-front side shows similar cracks )

-Please name/identify (proper name) A, A1, A2, B, B1, B2, C, C1 so I could order the right parts from http://www.germanautoparts.com/Merce...78/S2/23573823 or http://www.partsgeek.com/ymm/2002/mercedes/s600.html or if you know cheaper oem sites. Or if these bushings will be ok if they are not oem.

-Using flash light I could see that A1 is not fully sealed. I could see an opening right under A to A1 ( see white/ lighter spot on the pic ).

-A2 and B2 rubber bushing are torn somewhat.

-B1 and C1 are sealed/ no visible opening

I need to have A1, A2, and B2 replaced. B1 and C1 too maybe/ will these crack later?

What do you think the best way to do it?

1. Should I replace the whole arm ( comes assembled with bushing & ball joint ) or get just the bushing and get them pressed into the end-arm.

2. Nothing is wrong with the metal arm visually, unless due to the mileage, will it crack/ bent ?

3. Under what listing is the shop which could press bushing into the end-arm ?

4. If it is not much to ask ( or maybe ) briefly step by step to replace these will be heaven. I saw the video on ball joint r/r btw.

5. How many average hours pros could do these (left and right side )

You guys are the best!!

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Jan 20, 2011 | 12:45 PM

flabbers

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please bid the work, I live in west covina, also 2 eng mount & 1 trans mount r/r job

Ok , after taking a hard look at my pics, I these are the part names based on the online parts websites.

A. control arm, part # 215 330 07 07, $312.96 , ( mine w/ active body control ) http://www.germanautoparts.com/Mercedes/2002/220.178/S2/3018/23610537

A1. ball joint, ( mounted on steering knucke, do i get this one right? ) part# W0133-1779812, $46.94
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2002/mercedes/s600/suspension/ball_joint.html

A2. control arm bushing, location rear lower, part #W0133-1766815, $36.94 http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2002/mercedes/s600/suspension/control_arm_bushing.html

B. control arm ( thrust arm ) Part # 220 330 57 11, $140.49 http://www.germanautoparts.com/Mercedes/2002/220.178/S2/3018/23610537

B1. ??

B2. control arm ( thrust arm bushing kit w/ active body control ), location front lower, part #W0133-1717279 , $46.94 http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2002/mercedes/s600/suspension/control_arm_bushing_kit.html

C. ??
C1. ??

This link shows 3 different kind of ball joints, just want to be sure which one is for A1, B1, and C1 http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2002/mercedes/s600/suspension/ball_joint.html

Ok, so I actually want to get the parts ( A1, A2, B2 ) and have indy does the both sides for me. I live in west covina area, any of you guys could do these for me, I could travel and wait there, maybe?

Also on this 2002 s600 v12 non turbo, its 2 motor mount and 1 back trans mount need to be replaced as well, i have the parts. The engine needs to be held from up top, and you should have the ball joint removal kit, and installer

We could do it on 2 visits, maybe ? let me know

Jan 20, 2011 | 07:00 PM

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I want to get paid for even reading these posts, much less identifying the parts and helping do the work.

Jan 20, 2011 | 11:31 PM

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for pros...up to 50mi from w. covina

2002 s600 w/ abc , non turbo. 2 engine mounts, 1 trans mount, (left/ right) control arm bushing and ball joint, (left/ right) thurst arm bushing. ( removal and replacement )

Quote me the labor if interested doing these works.

-Thanks

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