88 300E rear suspension- R&R of lower pivot bushing

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Hi,

The lower pivot bushing on the right rear suspension of my 1988 300E is shot & needs replacement. That bushing is pressed into the lower wheel hub assembly. The outer part of the lower control arm (the big dude that's loaded by the coil spring) bolts into that bushing with a 21 or 22mm bolt & nut.

The dealer's part # for that tool is 202 589 00 43 00. The dealer wants 228 bucks for that single purpose tool. Does anyone know of any other tool out there that can be used to R&R that bushing? Your help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

-Dave M.-

88 MBZ 300E
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