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I’m curious to know how many people make use these instructions, so if you try them out, then please e-mail me at matt.cervigmailcom and let me know! If people find them to be helpful, I might make more instructions the next time I fix the car. These instructions show you how to replace your rear axle carrier mount bushings (also known as rear subframe mounts). These are parts 1a, 1e and 1f in the image below. They are located just in front of the rear wheels.
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How do you know if they need replacing?
Jack up the car, and take a look at them. In the images below, you can see that the one on the left is somewhat worn out (note the cracks) but still intact. The one on the right is obviously torn, so it must be replaced. Things you need
- 3 jacks (I used a floor jack, a bottle jack and a scissor jack) and bricks / wood blocks
- Jack stands
- 19mm socket and extension
- Long-handled torque wrench capable of ~60 ft-lbs
- Some sort of silicone-based lubricant (not petroleum-based!)
- Wooden tidbits & sliding miter saw (or table saw, or chisel, or…)
- Scrap metal (I used 1/16” aluminum) and a means of cutting it (can be crude).
- Subframe mount repair kit. This kit contains enough parts to do the subframe mounts on the front of the rear axle, on both sides of the car – Mercedes part 124-350-03-41. Included are 2 bushings, 2 washers and 2 bolts. Note that the bushings included in this kit are part 124-351- 19-42 while the ones installed on the car were 201-351-27-42. That’s OK – the new ones fit fine.
- Patience. Removing the old parts probably won’t go as planned.
- A cute, nice wife to bring you parts and crackers while you are under the car.
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