Rear subframe bushing replacement question?
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Rear subframe bushing replacement question?
I was doing the lower control arm bushings on the drivers rear and figured I'd do the rear subframe bushings while I was there. I have a jack stand under the control arm and I removed the 2 bolts holding the subframe and jacked it up. It doesn't dropped more than an inch. The shock and sway bar are also disconnected. Am I missing something, everything I've read doesn't mention any other bolts.
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Maybe this'll help:
https://mbworld.org/forums/w210-amg/...-bushings.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w210-amg/...-bushings.html
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Maybe this'll help:
https://mbworld.org/forums/w210-amg/...-bushings.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w210-amg/...-bushings.html
That is one that I had already read. It's the exact way I attempted mine but it does not separate more than an inch.
Thanks for the response.
Steve
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Hope this helps,
ddb
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Steve - when I changed mine, I too didn't get the needed separation to remove/install the bushings. I could force open enough space using both hands, but then couldn't do anything else since I was working alone. I didn't document it in my DIY, but I used a small scissor jack to force open and hold the needed separation to do the R&R.
Hope this helps,
ddb
Hope this helps,
ddb
Steve
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Great info
I've been strongly considering changing my rear subframe bushings for a couple of months now, and I'm kind of surprised that I hadn't found this thread earlier. I've even posted my own thread trying to solicit information. What I'd really like to do is completely remove the entire subframe and change out all bushings, but I dont want to get in over my head. You mentioned that you wish that you would've had the bushing removal at the start. Is there anything else that you would've done to save time?
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Patrick
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Patrick
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Ever complete this? About to tackle mine.
I've been strongly considering changing my rear subframe bushings for a couple of months now, and I'm kind of surprised that I hadn't found this thread earlier. I've even posted my own thread trying to solicit information. What I'd really like to do is completely remove the entire subframe and change out all bushings, but I dont want to get in over my head. You mentioned that you wish that you would've had the bushing removal at the start. Is there anything else that you would've done to save time?
Thanks
Patrick
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I wound up hiring someone to do the job for me. We rented a bushing removal tool that shipped from Washington state if I'm not mistaken. I can try to dig through emails and find the vendor contact info if you would like. Just let me know.
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rental tool would be perfect
thank you for responding!
I'm currently on ebay.de searching "w210, achskörper busche werkzeug" so that would be amazing if you knew who to rent the tool from!
I saw a guy online made one from some bar stock, PVC pipe and nuts and bolts, I was gonna go that route if I cant find a rental or used tool for sale.
I'm currently on ebay.de searching "w210, achskörper busche werkzeug" so that would be amazing if you knew who to rent the tool from!
I saw a guy online made one from some bar stock, PVC pipe and nuts and bolts, I was gonna go that route if I cant find a rental or used tool for sale.
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Just take your time and if you have any questions feel free to text me. I improvised without any specialty tools. I’ve done a few and have a spare sub frame so I can look at it to answer any questions.
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