E 420 (210.072) V8-4.2L (119.985) (1997)
Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair
Rear Bushing (Front Lower Control Arm)
NOTE: Numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate a component or tool in the associated illustration.
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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Risk of injury due to rubber mounts or bearing parts which loosen suddenly during the pressing-out/pressing-in process and then fly
around in an uncontrolled manner
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Screen the danger area by means of suitable arresting device (basket, skeleton container).
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Also ensure that there are only authorized persons in the danger area.
1. Remove lower wishbone. See: Service and Repair
2. Clamp wishbone in vise use aluminum or suitable soft jaws
3. Remove front mount of lower wishbone. See: Front Bushing (Front Lower Control Arm)
4. Using puller/installation tool 210 589 00 43 00, components (4k) using thrust piece (012p) supporting washer (012n) and shaft (012u), or
equivalent, press out outer rubber mount
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Rubber mount loosens suddenly.
5. Extract inner rubber mount (4i), using components, thrust piece (012r) supporting washer (012n) and shaft (012u) of puller/installation tool, or
equivalents
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Clean mounting bores.
INSTALLATION