thrust arms
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thrust arms
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?
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?
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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.
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$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
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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. .
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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?
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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. .
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?
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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?
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?
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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
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
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2005 E55 AMG
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just had mine done a few weeks back - seriously tightened up steering, I was (and still am) impressed!
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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.
