We will soon be doing this job. Parts on the way.

Question/Comments

1. I read where some including Kent at Mercsauce say to use a strap or comealong to pull the LCA forward, so mount can be removed/installed. How can this be done without deforming or damaging the LCA bushings?

2. One or two owners said they were able to do job by screwing the mount thread all the way in, then using pry-bar to push mount far enough forward to get it out. I think they also removed the nut and disk on the lower side of the LCA under the spring. This doesn't seem to be how many DIYers are doing it, but some have. Any reason?

3. Another thought, was to cut the threaded end of old mount, then remove. This leaves that area open and perhaps a bottle jack could be used to move the LCA forward a bit. Then brace somehow. I read about this method, but for different car.

In the diagram below, would it make sense to buy just one of part 140 and use that to replace the bottom half of 140 on both sides?

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Graham
85 300D,72 350SL, 98 E320, Outback 2.5