Thanks for all that great information Diesel911, it makes better sense to me now. Should the bolt, sleeve and tube in the bushing be assembled with anti-seize applied then?

I am going to buy the two plate and center screw type spring compressor which seems to be the safest type for this car.

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1984 300CD (sold)
1973 220DPK 4 spd (died)
1978 350SL 4 spd gray market
2003 SLK32 AMG
1988 300CE (sold)
1997 E420 (Totaled)
1998 E320 Wagon