1987 300e Differential bushing replacement

[Sopicki]

Hi folks!

I'm new to the forum because I'm new to Mercedes ownership. I've got a 85 XJ-6 which we've (my wife and I) pretty much overhauled over the last 8 years and I've gotten tons of advice from the Jag Lovers web site that seems to be a lot like this one. My abilities and facilities are above average but I'm not quite ready to open a shop.

I did a search of rear differential bushings and didn't find any threads on their actual replacement. Lots of stuff about having them replaced but I'd like to know if there is anyone who has actually done it and wouldn't mind sharing their experience. Also, the car came with a parts manual but the manual has no parts numbers or names. Is there a book out there that puts numbers or at least names to the parts? I know there are a couple of control arms down there with bad bushings too but I won't know what to ask for without the names!

Thanks in advance,

Bob