The spring compessor idea sounds good. Please let me know how this works out for you. I want to fix this soon, before something breaks.

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2000 c280 Sport (looks like an upgrade, feels like a downgrade)
1991 190e 2.3 (sold)

There are posts by other members who have done this alread, that's how I found out how it can be done, but if you want my feedback, it might be a week or two before I get to it since I plan on doing the control arm bushings as well, I got a spring compressor from a friend, now just the press from princess auto, ball joints are waiting on the shelf, after that it's just time to tackle everything and some money for an alignment.

Cheers

xp

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1985 190E 2.3L - a constant project.

Let us know what happens. I have the exact same problem on my 560 SEL with 113k miles. Have not replaced the damper yet, and will do so first. But the symptoms I am having are the same.

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Henry Bofinger
1989 560 SEL (black/black)
2001 Audi TT Roadster (silver/grey)