Front ARB bushes

[BigAdy]

Hi everyone new here need advice on my clk 270cdi needing to change front arb bushes but two people say that its a pain first one said they are to tight and scared to snap them other one said he wouldn't touch it how hard can it be

 

[EuroCarParts]

That's strange, haven't hear of that before.

Have you tried taking it to two different garages?

also, do you want me to check to see if we have a replacement part for you?

Thanks

Jack

 

[John Jones Jr]

They are simple to do on the W208 but your later model has a different suspension set up. Still, off hand I can't imagine they're really a ''pain'' to replace. As for snapping anything this can usually be avoided with care, patience and plenty of WD40 or similar.

Here's diagram, looks straightforward?

 

[grumpyoldgit]

BigAdy

I had mine changed a few months ago, however I had bought what I thought were the correct bushes off the internet for my C Class with the intention of doing them myself, but never got around to it, so when I booked it in for a service with my local Indie I asked them to change the bushes at the same time.

To cut a long story short, they were the wrong bushes... no problem... the Indie ordered what he thought were the correct ones. WRONG... they were exactly the same as those I had bought. It turned out that the bushes are no longer available and the complete ARB has to be replaced and comes with the bushes now bonded onto it.

The ARB is circa £65 inc VAT from MB. It took about 20 mins to change and the bolts came out without any problem.

I obviously don't know if the same scenario applies to the CLK, but thought the info may save you some hassle if it's the same. Suggest you check with a Main Dealer to clarify.

 

[BigAdy]

That's strange, haven't hear of that before.

Have you tried taking it to two different garages?

also, do you want me to check to see if we have a replacement part for you?

Thanks

Jack

Just one garage and ask someone I know I have the part well I hope they the right ones lol But thank you for the offer tho Mercedes Front Torsion Bar Bushes W203 C Class W209 CLK | eBay

 

[BigAdy]

BigAdy

I had mine changed a few months ago, however I had bought what I thought were the correct bushes off the internet for my C Class with the intention of doing them myself, but never got around to it, so when I booked it in for a service with my local Indie I asked them to change the bushes at the same time.

To cut a long story short, they were the wrong bushes... no problem... the Indie ordered what he thought were the correct ones. WRONG... they were exactly the same as those I had bought. It turned out that the bushes are no longer available and the complete ARB has to be replaced and comes with the bushes now bonded onto it.

The ARB is circa £65 inc VAT from MB. It took about 20 mins to change and the bolts came out without any problem.

I obviously don't know if the same scenario applies to the CLK, but thought the info may save you some hassle if it's the same. Suggest you check with a Main Dealer to clarify.

They are simple to do on the W208 but your later model has a different suspension set up. Still, off hand I can't imagine they're really a ''pain'' to replace. As for snapping anything this can usually be avoided with care, patience and plenty of WD40 or similar.

Here's diagram, looks straightforward?

Thanks for diagram yeah that's what I thought cant be much to it think I will ask a few more see what they say

 

[BigAdy]

BigAdy

I had mine changed a few months ago, however I had bought what I thought were the correct bushes off the internet for my C Class with the intention of doing them myself, but never got around to it, so when I booked it in for a service with my local Indie I asked them to change the bushes at the same time.

To cut a long story short, they were the wrong bushes... no problem... the Indie ordered what he thought were the correct ones. WRONG... they were exactly the same as those I had bought. It turned out that the bushes are no longer available and the complete ARB has to be replaced and comes with the bushes now bonded onto it.

The ARB is circa £65 inc VAT from MB. It took about 20 mins to change and the bolts came out without any problem.

I obviously don't know if the same scenario applies to the CLK, but thought the info may save you some hassle if it's the same. Suggest you check with a Main Dealer to clarify.

Lol that would be my luck I probly have the wrong ones but if push comes to shove don't mind paying that for it

 

[Codger49]

According to my Ebay copy of ECP, the ARB with bonded bushes was introduced on CLKs from chassis F 070726 and date 01/06/2003.

MB Oxford are offering the ARB for £63.18 > http://www.mercedes-benz-parts.co.uk/browse-parts//torsion-bar_159269.html


PS A203 323 43 65 is the 21mm bar for non-Sports suspension. Sports suspension cars have a 22mm bar.

 

[grumpyoldgit]

According to my Ebay copy of ECP, the ARB with bonded bushes was introduced on CLKs from chassis F 070726 and date 01/06/2003.

MB Oxford are offering the ARB for £63.18 > TORSION BAR - unspecified All Years General Repair - Mercedes-Benz Parts, Inchcape


PS A203 323 43 65 is the 21mm bar for non-Sports suspension. Sports suspension cars have a 22mm bar.

Part number for mine (C Class with Sports suspension) is A2033234465

 

[BigAdy]

Well arb bushes where done today three where a pain to get out and one snapped but all sorted now cheers for the advice everyone

 

[renault12ts]

Well arb bushes where done today three where a pain to get out and one snapped but all sorted now cheers for the advice everyone

Did you do it yourself?