I had my 1998 300D in for an oil change and the dealer mentioned that my rear Spring Link Bushings need to be replaced. Are there other names for this part as I can't find anything listed by that name?

Is this a DIY job or will special tools be required?

Thanks.

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1991 300D 172,000 (totaled)
1998 E300 Turbodiesel 82,500

Spring link is another name of the rear lower control arm. Dealer is probably referring the the outer bushing which is actually pressed into the wheel carrier, not the control arm.

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You do need the special tool to RnR otherwise you'll have to take off the wheel carrier have it pressed in/out.

as ever
Paul

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as ever
Paul

1989 560SL
1987 300SDL
1987 300TD
1983 BMW 633CSi
1972 280SE 4.5

Thanks, that clears things up a bit.

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1991 300D 172,000 (totaled)
1998 E300 Turbodiesel 82,500