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Maxwell
The guide rod bushings are what controls the forward and back movement of the steering spindle while the car is riding. It is done by adjusting the position of the lower control arm,forward and backwards. It does come into play when adjusting the castor and camber of the front suspension. So if your going to all this trouble I would consider replacing it while your at it. However you will have to remove the coils spring seat to get to the bushing. I don't know a way to get to the bushing with out the coil spring seat removed, which requires removing the coil spring. That just complicated the job. You will now require a coil spring compressor. Either rented or purchased.
If some one has R+R the guide rod bushing without R+R the coil spring please post your method.
Dave
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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990
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1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004
1999 E300, owned 1999-2003
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2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver
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Last edited by dmorrison; 08-22-2003 at 03:41 AM.
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