Front suspension bush's

[gert]

I have just been advised that the front suspension strut torque bush's ? on my c270 cdi need replacing. Is this a big job and will it need to go to Merc to be Done

 

[colechelle]

they are oil filled bushes which spilt, unless you have a heavy press and know how to use it then yes!! oh not to big of a job if you have done them!

 

[gert]

can I get a scematic of the front suspension from anyware ?

 

[colechelle]

you might beable to, i dont know anywhere but i bet somebody on here will!!!!!

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

Does this help. item 90 is the torque arm.

http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.as...648716.649&CT=F&cat=65F&SID=33&SGR=030&SGN=01

 

[gert]

were is the best place to get the bush's from, what type of press is needed and how is it used ? Merc have quoted me £380 to carry-out work ?
Thanks for your quick replies

 

[colechelle]

you will get it done cheaper than that, hour to hour and half job!!!

 

[gert]

thanks colechelle what is the full name of the part that I need to order ?

 

[colechelle]

I have just been advised that the front suspension strut torque bush's ? on my c270 cdi need replacing. Is this a big job and will it need to go to Merc to be Done

thats what there called!!!

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

Torque arm bushes.
The mercedes part description is "bearing"

 

[gert]

Thanks a million for your help, have a great weekend,I,m boing bush hunting ,Ha,Ha