... after replacing the 78 240D's noisy UCA bushings and the wornout steering damper, I've noticed a squeaking coming from what I'm pretty sure is the center link. Looks easy enough to replace, but I have one question: On the EPC (and on my car), there is sort of a cylindrical boot on each end of the linkage ... the number for this is 000 463 04 96, and it doesn't turn up on Fastlane, Allparts or buyMBparts. Haven't asked the dealer. Is it something that isn't necessary? The assembly pictured on Fastlane looks as though it has normal boots like the tie rods, with self-locking nuts.

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1987 300D, arctic white/palomino--314,000 miles
1978 240D 4-speed, Euro Delivery, light ivory/bamboo--370,000 miles
2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited, light khaki/slate--140,000 miles
2018 Chevy Cruze diesel, 6-speed manual, satin steel metallic/kalahari--19,000 miles
1982 Peugeot 505 diesel, 4-speed manual, blue/blue, 130,000 miles
1995 S320, black/parchment--34,000 miles (Dad's car)

Does the 83 240d show the same thing? AFAIK nothing was changed down there across all of the W123s.

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1995 E420 Schwarz
1995 E300 Weiss
#1987 300D Sturmmachine
#1991 300D Nearly Perfect
#1994 E320 Cabriolet
#1995 E320 Touring
#1985 300D Sedan
OBK #42

It shows the same for all 123.123 ... maybe it was something that was discontinued? I'll ask at the dealer tomorrow ... they usually know at the parts desk.

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1987 300D, arctic white/palomino--314,000 miles
1978 240D 4-speed, Euro Delivery, light ivory/bamboo--370,000 miles
2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited, light khaki/slate--140,000 miles
2018 Chevy Cruze diesel, 6-speed manual, satin steel metallic/kalahari--19,000 miles
1982 Peugeot 505 diesel, 4-speed manual, blue/blue, 130,000 miles
1995 S320, black/parchment--34,000 miles (Dad's car)

can you post the epc pic??