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Originally Posted by Ferdman
Rob, best to have a reputable bodyshop familiar with MB vehicles perform the repair. Recommend inspecting/repairing the left spring perch at the same time as preventive maintenance. As mentioned, spring perch failure is a known problem with the 210 cars.
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Good advice. Finding a reputable MB oriented shop is the challenge!
I do recall someone, perhaps on BW W210 forum doing a DIY repair. I think he bought a kit from MB. The new perches were attached using high strength pop-rivets that required a compact hydraulic rivet gun.
More here:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-parts-reference-library/182420-w210-spring-perch-%3D-front-spring-bracing.html
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