jawdoc

Based on the excellent advice I got here, I purchased both front thrust arms for my 05 E55.
The bushings need to be pressed into the arms. Is this done with a vice? or do I need to take it somewhere to get them pressed fit?

GT-ER

If you purchased new arms then they will bring the bushings already installed.

E55AMGGG04

I purchased new arms from the dealer and it did NOT come with the bushings. I bought the arms and bushings separately and had them pressed in by my mechanic. $160 just for labor.

GT-ER

Oh, well, now that I think about it mine weren't oem.

jawdoc

ok - sounds like a professional should do it then.

cwmateiuc

$160 to press two bushing in sounds like a lot.. You can go to Harbor Freight and buy your own press for something close to that price lol

Manuyc

novae500

What made you get new thrust arms??? Creaking noise? Vibration? I had creaking in my ds front area going over speed bumps and low speed can hear it . Sprayed some wd40 around the joints bushings and now more creaks. But think I need new wheel bearing did the pull test and slight movement click. .

E55AMGGG04

I guess I didnt make it clear. $160 to press the bushings and install the arms altogether.

allenjdmb

Did it sharpen up your steering any? I think my front steering input is a little numb, but that prolly has something to do with the Goodyear F1's which I don't care for much. Anyone else got some input on bushings or tie rod end wear/replacement?

jawdoc

I noticed that when braking, the right front would grab last. This was with a clunking noise which was reproducible at traffic lights by letting my foot off the brake slightly and back on.

I asked the advice of the members here and they suggested thrust arms. I took it to a dealer for service and they suggested both arms be done.

By the way....does a fuel filter really cost $800?

zkeller

Filter is part of the pick up assembly in the tank. All comes as one unit. I think that even includes the fuel pump?

jawdoc

I hope it includes the pump at that price.....

by the way, can we go easy on the **** pics on this site? Im no prude but this site is for benz and **** sites are for ****. just my thought

novae500

What **** pics??? Don't see any on this forum

jawdoc

can it be as easy as getting a $70 shop press at Harbor Freight and pressing those bushings in place?

novae500

DIY in the other w211 forum. Need ball joint separator and ball joint installer tool too to do the job.

jawdoc

I couldnt find the thread on DIY for thrust arms...do you know where it is?

jawdoc

are those mercedes-specific tools?

novae500

I got them off eBay. Search using w211 and will come up for both tools required to remove ball joints.

lowprofile

I used the HF universal ball joint press. It is bulkier, but got the job done. I did need to remove the speed sensor (held in by one 10mm bolt) to make enough room for the tool sit flush.

jawdoc

do you know what size star socket is needed?

lowprofile

Don't quote me on this because I did this about a year ago, iirc it was size 14 E-torx.

jawdoc

anyone know what the torque specs are one the nuts that secure the thrust arms?

Toadster

just had mine done a few weeks back - seriously tightened up steering, I was (and still am) impressed!

jawdoc

TRemendous difference. Steering and braking is much tighter.

I was getting a shake in the wheel upon braking like the rotor is warped. Now that is gone as well.

Took an hour once I had the right tools ...size 18 torx socket and size 21 wrench.