Hi ,
This is my first post,
I need to replace the front bushes on the rear subframe, question is will the subframe drop low enough to allow me to replace them without disconecting other items apart from the front mounts, any problems that I may encounter or advice much appreciated.

Peter

Is this on a Ford or a Buick?

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Steve Brotherton
Continental Imports
Gainesville FL
Bosch Master, ASE Master, L1
33 years MB technician

Good point Steve, as I said my it was my first post, I know next time to include details.
Cheers Peter
1994 E300TD

Peter,

Depending on your model, there is a ton of info on this site regarding replacement of sub-frame bushings. I did a search using the search feature above. I entered two words: rear subframe

Here are the results: rear subframe

Haasman

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'95 E320 Wagon-Went to Ex
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'91 300E-Went to Ex
'65 911 Coupe (#302580)

haasman

you kill me. Ever the diplomat.

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2007 C 230 Sport.

I belive it is the same as the W124 rear subframe, and yes, it will drop down enough to change the mounts. Do one side at a time (you will need to fabricate something to pull the old mounts out and pull the new ones in with). You will have to remove the ABS sensor and disconnect the ASR if you have it, and maybe the rear brake lines to avoid damage.

I'm saving my pennies (the submersible pump in our well died Thursday night, so there goes the fun money this month....) to collect all the bits to do mine, all four are shot plus most of the links are bad, too. Figure I'll do the whole thing at once and then do an alignment.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!

Here is a very good description with a PDF download of how to do the rear subframe bushings by cornblatt.

Rear Subframe Bushing Replacement

Like Peter said both the 190 and 124 are very similar.

Haasman

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'03 E320 Wagon-Sold
'95 E320 Wagon-Went to Ex
'93 190E 2.6-Wrecked
'91 300E-Went to Ex
'65 911 Coupe (#302580)

Did you also change the rear rear subframe bushings. If so any problems? They look much easier. Going to do mine this weekend.

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