Alps

Does anyone know if the rear contol arm bushings on a w211 with airmatic can be replaced seperately?

Dealer says because the rear lower control arm is made of aluminium MB do not make a bushing for it and you have to buy a whole arm.

if there is a bushing that fits im sure it could be pressed in?

if anyone has a part number for a bushing that will fit it would be appreciated

novae500

just checked autohausaz and no rear control arm bushings, just rear control arms for sale

E55Greasemonkey

Go on ebay and buy a used arm.

Alps

bit of false economy buying a used arm as you never know how long it will last and what condition the bush is.

ordered a new one from the dealer, booked into the shop next week, tyres go on this weekend so needed it done before it ruined another tyre!

bcdE320

what exactly do you mean by 'rear control arm'.

There is a Tension Rod (Part No. 230 350 35 06 - Left and ...230 350 36 06 - Right
Thrust Arm (230 350 20 06) - one ea. for left and right
Track Rod Left (230 350 03 29)
Track Rod Right (230 350 04 29)

I have similar tire wear issue and want to know how it was determined to change which part for tire wear. I'd rather not spend all the money for wholesale R&R of Tension rods, thrust arms and and track rods.

My issue is inner tire wear in the rear of 2005 E320 Wagon 4-Matic with 100k miles. I have painstakingly kept the car aligned and tire air pressures maintained. My feeling now is rear suspension is loose and tire wear bad - but no obvious worn out bushings, etc.

Thanks for any input.

statepkt

Would be odd if the bushings are not replaceable. Did it on my M3 with no problem. Don't see how they could not be pressed into the aluminum.........