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Again a pry bar. The center of the rod has a bolt that is held in the center of the opening on the lower control arm. See if the rubber is cracking or falling apart. It should be firm and provide support for the center bolt. The lower bushing probably gets the most wear. It is exposed the most. The upper bushing is partially protected by the spring seat. Use the pry bar to try and move the rod as it goes into the LCA it should want to stay in the came centered position. If you can move the rod around then the bushings have deteriorated and should be replaced.
Dave
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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990
1980 240D, owned 1990-1992
1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993
1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004
1999 E300, owned 1999-2003
1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD
1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995
1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons)
1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004
2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver
1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold)
2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car
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