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Originally Posted by Zacharias
You answered while I was typing my other reply.
Those are the sway bar links. Happy news. They are by far the least expensive fix, assuming that is what you are hearing. And an easy DIY.
Yes, that is the sway bar running from one side of the car to the other.
When buying replacements, buy Lemforder if possible, second choice TRW, Febi third. (Or of course, OE Mercedes if you are inclined to spend a few more $$$.)
Avoid MTC, Meyle, Trucktec and URO or APA branded items (which may turn up first in your parts searches).
Note: in parts listings it will probably say "stabilizer bar link."
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I ordered parts before reading your post. Fortunately I paid a few extra $ and got the MB part. Went ahead and got sway bar bushings too since I'll be under the car.
Agreed, looks to be an easy fix. Afterwards I'll have the axles rebooted before they fail. 107K miles on my car.
I'm new at the MB game but have learned my lesson with URO parts, particularly door strikes. Eventually I removed the rubber bushing from them and put them in the original metal housings.