[cornblatt]

Hi,

I replaced my subframe mounts last night. It wasn't nearly as bad as I was expecting (but, like all car repairs, it was still frustrating at times).

I couldn't really find instructions on the internet that applied to my car specifically, and the Mercedes W201 manual relies on special tools, so I decided to make a set of instructions so that others can replace their subframe mounts as a do-it-yourself project.

The instructions can be downloaded from http://www3.telus.net/cornblatt/merc...structions.pdf

Edited 13 Mar 2006: My ISP accidentally deleted my webspace account, so the document isn't available at the above address anymore.

The PDF file has been split into 2 parts. The two files are now at the following location:
http://www.dot7design.com/mercedes/W..._subframe1.pdf
http://www.dot7design.com/mercedes/W..._subframe2.pdf
If that doesn't work, then send me a private message with your e-mail address and I can forward them to you by e-mail.


The files are 5.7MB (there are many photos). Let me know if you find the instructions useful!

The quotes to have this work done at a shop were as follows:
Mercedes dealer: $479.32 for one side
Independent shop: 5 hours at $65/hr plus $157 parts to do both sides.



P.S. These instructions may apply to 124 cars as well (the replacement parts I bought had a part number starting with 124 instead of 201, so the parts are probably the same for both types of car)