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Originally Posted by Sugar Bear
I've had success on several cars (not tried on a 107) getting the bolt in from the top down by placing the new upper bushing on the bolt first and then placing the bushing and the bolt into the tube. It's worth a try but I've not attempted it on a 107. This method allows an approach at a steeper angle clearing exhaust components.
Good luck!!!
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Changed the pivot kit today (actually because of my bad back, my young friend did it for me on his lift). Took about an hour. Actually 10 min! Rest was positioning car on hoist and talking
There were no problems really. Bolt came right out and sleeves were easily tapped out. Rubber bushing were of type with smooth exterior. They came out with a little tapping with a drift.
Back together and torqued to spec.
Bad News - Still have clicking noise from passenger side when making very slow sharp turns. (like backing out of garage). No noises while driving or even when going over bumpy roads.
I bought a Lemfoerder repair kit. These kits are same for 107 and 123. Box it came in said made in China! Friend had a spare URO kit. We compared them. Definitely not same. There were different manufacturer markings on the rubber bushings. Only Lemfoerder also had the MB part number - 1244630066.
By the way
the rubber bushing can be purchased separately. Maybe not worthwhile because you need two plus the single use lock nut.
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Graham
85 300D
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