210 Rear Sub frame bushings

[230K]

Hi

98 E300DT Estate is rattling at the rear when lightly loaded on rough road, now convinced it is coming from underneath, the only thing i can see suspect are the rear sub frame bushings (front ones) and the rear anti roll bar drop links.

How muck play should there be in the sub frame bushes, when i put a bar between the chassis and the subfram i can move it forward and back, car is on a 2 post ramp and the sub frame is hanging down, anyone changed these or does anyone know what else i should look for.

Thanks

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[Dieselman]

More likely to be wheel related bushings as they see more wear. Check the bushes at the bottom of the hub carrier and damper bushes.
Also worth checking the anti-roll bar links.

Subframe bushes normally make more of a deep clonk then wheel bushes as more metal is moving at a slower rate.

 

[230K]

Hi

Ill take off the covers on the wishbone and check the lower damper bushings if i get a chance later.

Thanks,

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