I am ready to change most of my front suspension part on my E63 with 99K on it

Left And Right Lower Control Arms With Ball Joints & Bushings
Left And Right Ball Joints
Left And Right THRUST Control Arm

Any pointers on what will be most difficult part of the work ?

I got ball joint press and bought the ball joint separator. I will be using this instructions - https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...oint-w211.html

Thank you in advance,
Serge

 

What symptoms are you having leading you to replace all the parts listed?

 

I had to grind the tips off my separator fork so it wouldn't dent the backing plate. Caliper bolts are TIGHT! and awkward.

 

Symptoms that I want to fix are :
1- wheel vibration from 55mph to 85mph+ ( alignment was done but didn't help much)
2- squeaking/creaking sound going over uneven surface or bumps
3- car has 99K and some front suspension parts on the car are original
4- most rubber bushings are very dry and even lubrication won't help when temp get colder ( i live in NY )

 

What brand of parts did you go with?

 

Some OEM - Ball Joints the rest ebay (aftermarket) to save cost. Will report back on results next week. Doing work with weekend.

 

How did this turn out?

 

I recently changed:
Rod at Torsion bar right 211-320-3889

1 Rod at Torsion bar left 211-320-3989

2 Bearing Bushing for Torsion Bar 211-333-1914

2 Rubber For Torsion Bar 211-323-0068

1 Control arm Left 211-330-8107

1 Control arm right 211-330-8207

1 Strut Arm Left 211-330-1511

1 Strut Arm Right 211-330-1611

1 Upper Control Arm Left 211-330-0138

1 Upper Control Arm Right 211-330-0138

2 Upper Ball Joint A000-330-1007

2 Lower Ball Joint 211-330-0435

2 Camber Bolts 000-330-0018

1 Outer Tie Rod Left 211-330-2703

1 Outer Tie Rod Right 211-330-2803

2 Inner Tie Rods 230-338-0015

I went with OEM parts, what a joy the car is to drive.

Car has 103K on it, feels like a brand new car(not that I have ever owned one of those)

 

1) 55-85mph vibration can be attributed to wheel imbalance...

 

How much did you spend on parts ?

 

2- squeaking/creaking sound going over uneven surface or bumps

due to sway bar bushings.... get some Wurth HHS-K and spray sway bar bushings

 

I have a '95 E300 which bottoms out on a dip in the road. Dealer replaced struts. Did nothing. I'm going back Friday, what can I ask them to look for next? Problem was they did NOT test ride it with 400 pound in the car. It only happens with my (300) weight plus a light passenger (130). One typical mechanic will never make it bottom out!

 

did you check to see if the BJ were bad or are you just changing them because of the miles.
I have 75k and my friend at a local shop when over my car.
He said all parts were in perfect condition at 75k.
I am also in NYC.

 

I am afraid that from my own experience, using aftermarket suspension parts is not good, non original Ball joints don't last as long and their a pain to change without the correct tools, the rest is easy.

 

New springs...