I am replacing the rear subframe bushings in my 1987 560SL. I'm doing one side at a time. After extracting the old bushing and cleaning things up, I have the following question. I notice the hole on the top of the subframe to the top bushing doesn't appear to be correct. Could it be that the top bolt shaft has pushed against the subframe and bent this? I don't know if this is how it was made or if this vehicle slammed into a curb or something that may have caused this or that this is how it was made. I have a shop manual, but it does not show any of this in detail.

Thanks in advance,
-Tony-

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