Thanks for the advise. Like so many on this board, this isn't my first MB rodeo as I've done the front suspension and part of the rear on a different W201. I've never worked on one myself this age with this low of mileage so I wasn't sure what to expect. Was hoping to be able to drive a year or 2 to sort out the other odds and ins that always pop up before needing to jump into suspension work. Will be pulling the motor for a diesel rep owner and there's no easier time to access the steering components but if I can expect more life than 73K then I'll hold off.

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