C32 front sway bar bushing

[M5CLK]

My '02 C32 has bad creaking from the front suspension when braking hard or going slowly over bump. I just replaced the end links and the noise are somewhat improved. But I can't figure out the correct part number for the sway bar bushing..

According to EPC with my VIN, it says my sway bar is 23mm but with bushing part number indicated it's for 22mm bar... A203 323 16 85, and the part number are replaced by A203 323 22 85 which also indicated it's for 22mm bars...

I also read from MBWorld, lots of C32 owners replaced it with A203 323 25 85 which is for 23mm bars that's also listed as C32 parts under different VIN. My question is, should I go with A203 323 22 85 or A203 323 25 85 which seems to make more sense even though the EPC called for the 22mm ones? Will the 23mm one ruins something if it happened to be wrong? Thanks!

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Absolutely no idea which, but ask your dealer, as it's a very common problem and there is a modified part available for it. I had mine done about 9 months ago, and I think it's due again!! Doh!!

 

[fredfloggle]

My '02 C32 has bad creaking from the front suspension when braking hard or going slowly over bump. I just replaced the end links and the noise are somewhat improved. But I can't figure out the correct part number for the sway bar bushing..

According to EPC with my VIN, it says my sway bar is 23mm but with bushing part number indicated it's for 22mm bar... A203 323 16 85, and the part number are replaced by A203 323 22 85 which also indicated it's for 22mm bars...

I also read from MBWorld, lots of C32 owners replaced it with A203 323 25 85 which is for 23mm bars that's also listed as C32 parts under different VIN. My question is, should I go with A203 323 22 85 or A203 323 25 85 which seems to make more sense even though the EPC called for the 22mm ones? Will the 23mm one ruins something if it happened to be wrong? Thanks!

Get a cheap plastic vernier caliper for £1 and measure it . the bigger bush will bit (probably) but will knock out very quickly .

 

[blackscooby]

I had exactly the same issue.
Read here http://mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=32415
Roll bar bushes replaced under warrenty. Sorry but I don't know the PN.

Cheers

Mark
'02 C32

 

[M5CLK]

Thanks guys, I already ordered the 23mm one and think I'll go ahead and install it to see what happens