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06-01-2009, 10:22 AM
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SL restoration. Suspension issue
hi
i am currently restoring my 107 SL. i hope to have the car ready in about a month's time now. i've been running a blog following progress here: http://r107restoration.blogspot.com/ a more urgent issue has cropped up though. I have excessive play (clonking as i physically wobble the wheel) at the mount at the top of the upper transverse control arm. i need to replace this. repair kit A1153301775 (item 95) in pic below. does anyone know of a guide on how to do this? does the spring need to be removed 1st or can i do it when in situ? its the 1st time i've worked on suspension, but pretty handy at most things. pic below highlighted in red shows what i need to replace... thanks in advance! 
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06-01-2009, 11:21 AM
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My experience with independent suspensions is that it you would need to remove the spring to do this.
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06-01-2009, 11:47 AM
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thanks. yes it appears you're correct....
next question is can the new bush be fitted with the arm in situ? cheers!! derek
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#4
06-02-2009, 10:54 AM
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use the PROPER TOOL for spring removal, if it gets away , it will kill you if you are in its path!
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#5
06-02-2009, 11:45 AM
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hi
i got some advice from someone who has the same model and has done the job himself. spring doesnt need to be removed. parts ordered and hopefully will be fitted soon. thanks!
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Mercedes E300D Multivalve W124 Estate (1994) - FULLY LOADED - MB-Tex, Electric Seats, Wood/Leather wheel, Alloys, Orthopedic Seat, Auto-Dim Mirror, Auto Climate Control, Fire Ext, Cruise ControlMercedes 280SL R107 (1985) - Signal Red, Pebble Leather, Cruise Control, Rear Seats, Headlamp Wash/Wipe, Rear Spoiler, Alloys, Hard & Soft Tops http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/q...latest_sig.jpg
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#6
06-02-2009, 07:29 PM
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No need to remove the spring. But make sure the car is stable and the lower control arm is supported as far outward as possible.
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#7
06-02-2009, 09:01 PM
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great, much safer
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Ron 2015 Porsche Cayman - Elizabeth 2011 Porsche Cayman - Bond,James Bond Sadly MERCEDESLESS - ALways LOOKING ! 99 E320 THE Queen Mary - SOLD 62 220b - Dolly - Finally my Finny! Sadly SOLD 72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD 16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR 19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels 14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green 84 300SD, Benjamin -SOLD 71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD 73 280 - W114 "Organspende" Rest in Peace 81 380 SL - Rest in Peace
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