Window regulator bushing 98E320

[kranje]

How do you replace this piece?
Bushing broke on rear window left instead of buying the whole unit I just bought the bushing but looking at it, i can't figure out how to take it apart whithout cutting the the rivet.

Thanks

[gmercoleza]

That looks like a variation of the infamous sliding jaw attachment on the W126 window regulator. On the W126 you have to peen it into place with a hammer. Not sure about this one...

[unkl300d]

Are you sure you bought the right part?

Even on a W126, two types are shown.

Take a picture of your regulator arm and whats left of the old one.

[kranje]

Thats what it showed on Fastlane.
http://catalog.peachparts.com/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=1998-Mercedes--Benz-E3--0--Base--Sedan-Body--Mechanical--Trim&yearid=1998%40%401998&makeid=63%40%40MERCEDES+BENZ%40%40X&modelid=6386%3ABT%7C5%3AMBC%7C1576%3AED%7C210%3ASM%7C20%40%40E320+Base+Sedan&catid=241766%40%40Body+Mechanical+%26+Trim&subcatid=241826@@Regulator+Guide+Jaw&mode=PA

[unkl300d]

yeah but fastlane only sold an alternate jaw for my W126 and did not show the simple one I needed.

[raymond~]

that is the <$10 part that usually is the weak point on the rear window
regulator on a w210. it is not a drop in replacement as the 210's
part isn't an exact match.

if you've verified that this part on the 210 has fractured, this new part
may be retrofitted into the 210 but you *must* drill out the rivet on the
new part, use the green doo-dad to replace the broken white one on the
210. yes, you'll need to rivet it in some fashion onto your old regulator.

so some labor is involved. if you opt not to use this 'replacement' part,
your only other option is to pay for a new regulator assembly, which will
run you upwards of $50.

[kranje]

that is the <$10 part that usually is the weak point on the rear window
regulator on a w210. it is not a drop in replacement as the 210's
part isn't an exact match.

if you've verified that this part on the 210 has fractured, this new part
may be retrofitted into the 210 but you *must* drill out the rivet on the
new part, use the green doo-dad to replace the broken white one on the
210. yes, you'll need to rivet it in some fashion onto your old regulator.

so some labor is involved. if you opt not to use this 'replacement' part,
your only other option is to pay for a new regulator assembly, which will
run you upwards of $50.
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Following your advise thats what I did and worked out fine.

Thanks Raymond

[gmercoleza]

You can also just get new regulators on eBay. When I did both of my rear windows, I got the regulators for $30/each, so I did them both at the same time.

[unkl300d]

Raymond, which fix did you do?
Replace the jaw by drilling the rivet etc. or buy a new regulator?

THX.

[raymond~]

both. first time, the jaw was trashed but also cabling was trashed and kinked
so you may as well buy a whole new regulator (sans motor). 2nd and 3rd
time was for relatives and it was jaws only so easy fix. jaws are cheap but
shipping was a little annoying, so i bought half dozen and just drilled the big
rivet out, and put them in ziplock ready for use.