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Early r129 front LCA bushing orientation/alignment
Hi was wondering if anyone has any reference material for the alignment of the front lower control arm bushing. I did not pay attention when I removed the old bushings and noticed the new ones has some flat area. Each kit per control arm has 4 bushings.
2 bushings with 3 dots for the flat on rubber
2 bushings with 2 dots for the flat on rubber
Looking for how to orientat the dot/flats on bushing before pressing them in .
I was gathering some parts and was able to get an answer for my own question from looking under a sl320 parts car.
The lower control arm mount that is positioned closer to the rear of the vehicle will require the 2 bushings that have the 3 markings
the 3 markings that represent the flat on the rubber part should be positioned in a 12oclock and 6 oclock position.
The lower control arm mount closer to the front of vehicle will require the 2 bushings that has the 2 dot/line markings and 1 dot/line markings
so thats 4 markings
The 1 marking will be at the 12oclock nd 6 oclock
The 2 marking will be at 9 oclock and 3 oclock
06-08-2024, 02:09 AM
