Thanks for all of the replies....you all have been extremely helpful! So, the top bushing is replaceable....is that what I'm reading here?
To sixto....I said he was an honest indy, not a particularly great one when it comes to MBs...obviously....LOL! His forte is BMWs

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1996 SL320 97K miles
1996 C220 130k miles
1992 500SEL 170k miles <---sold
1986 300E 216k miles <---sold