SL/R230: Replace SL500 control arm bushing
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From: amarillo texas
2003 sl 500
Replace SL500 control arm bushing
I have a very small leak in the left control arm bushing, can you tell me if I'll need a press to get it out? Thanks for any info.
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Moretech,
I did my own lower front strut bushings using the same tool -COBRA- used in the thread above. This is the interior bushing on the lower control arm, front of the car. They were torn, and a common failure point on this car.
Now that I am done, I'm willing to sell the bushing press tool for another owner like yourself, or anyone else reading this thread. They are about $150 on eBay. How about $140 shipped? Used once, with storage box. PM if interested.
This tool has a whole bunch of different bushing press sizes, and a hardened steel bolt with bearing to remove and replace the bushings. Not a China tool, but a high quality unit. Works on many models.
You will also need a ball joint split tool (~$25) to break the other end of the control arm apart from the spindle. I can throw in this tool for another $20. All you need is the bushings to complete the job.
Also have some spare Mobil 1 Jet II supercharger oil. $15/pint shipped. You need about 200cc (0.42 pint) for the supercharger, that is if yours has the Kompressor.
Don't expect to use these again, so they are up for grabs to a DIY type.
I'll update this message when the tools are gone, so if you see it, I have it.
I did my own lower front strut bushings using the same tool -COBRA- used in the thread above. This is the interior bushing on the lower control arm, front of the car. They were torn, and a common failure point on this car.
Now that I am done, I'm willing to sell the bushing press tool for another owner like yourself, or anyone else reading this thread. They are about $150 on eBay. How about $140 shipped? Used once, with storage box. PM if interested.
This tool has a whole bunch of different bushing press sizes, and a hardened steel bolt with bearing to remove and replace the bushings. Not a China tool, but a high quality unit. Works on many models.
You will also need a ball joint split tool (~$25) to break the other end of the control arm apart from the spindle. I can throw in this tool for another $20. All you need is the bushings to complete the job.
Also have some spare Mobil 1 Jet II supercharger oil. $15/pint shipped. You need about 200cc (0.42 pint) for the supercharger, that is if yours has the Kompressor.
Don't expect to use these again, so they are up for grabs to a DIY type.
I'll update this message when the tools are gone, so if you see it, I have it.
