Help on selecting correct bushing(s) for my 16V.

[Clinton]

Hey there,

I have a 2.3-16V and I need to replace the bushings on the rear swingarm.....the bushing on the outside part of the swingarm. Now, I went to a MB shop here in Memphis, however, they are priced at $46 each!! I am wondering if I can maybe find an aftermarket supplier of some bushings....maybe even a pair of polyurethane bushings. I've seen polyurethane bushing kits inside autozone and other places like that...but will they fit my 16V? Thanks.

[mbdoc]

If you are talking about where the lower control arm connects to the rear hub assembly, that is a "special" bearing that pivots! OE only. MB number 201-350-00-27 OR 220-352-02-27

[Clinton]

Ok thanks MB Doc,

I found them on this Fastlane shop.....here is a link to the pic.
http://img.eautopartscatalog.com/live/L203040235FEB.JPG
I think I'll just order them from Fastlane b/c they are much cheaper than the list price. How difficult would it be to do this myself....I don't want to pay for mb labor b/c they said they would have to take the entire rear control arm out and it would be about 4 hrs. labor!! I also need to change the center link for the steering. Thanks again in advance.

[mbdoc]

We do them on the car in about 45-60 minutes each, you need a special tool MB number 202-589-00-43-00. Baum tool number B1837.

[Clinton]

Thank you MB DOC,

What is this special tool and can I get an aftermarket version? Also, how much does it cost.....thank you again.....