PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - How do you know if your guide rod bushings are bad?

samiam4 · #7 02-12-2003, 03:03 PM

Yep,

W123 bushings are doable without removing the springs. It takes a come-a-long and lots of force. Basically, you loosen the lower control arm bolt, pull the whole thing forward. Working it as you go, so as the lower control arm pivot will move.

Not a lot of fun.

Sounds like you really need to go through and diagnois the problems-check all the components for wear. It's the only cost-effective way of doing repair work. Shimmy/vibration to me would be more steering linkage(tie-rods, idler etc..) and the dampener.

Michael