Front suspension arm replacement

[jonnyc]

After a 14400 mile service, my dealer recommended I have the o/s/f suspension arm replaced as the bushes had worn down.
Apparently the bushes are not replaceable so it's the complete arm.
And it was suggested both o/s and n/s arms to be replaced.
The geometry needs adjusting (laser style) after this "operation" so it's mega-bucks.

Do I really need to replace both arms?
Do I really need a full laser geometry or can I have a normal 4 wheel aligment?

Thanks

Jonny

E300TD W210 1999

 

[Sp!ke]

I would suggest replacing both at the same time if possible.

Not doing so is a false economy since the partial wear on the other side will accelerate the wear on the new component.

 

[Will]

What is the total estimate, and how much of that is labour and how much for the parts? On a 6/7 year old car I doubt I'd be using a main dealer at typically £100/hour for 'additional work' (ie, over and above the minimum required for mobilo validation?)

Personally I'd use genuine MB parts and get them fitted by a reputable specialist

Do you mean 144K miles rather than 14400?

Will

 

[Dieselman]

I think you will find the bushes are available seperately.

It would be a good idea to have a full 4 wheel setup performed but you will find there is no adjustment so unless the tollerance of the bushes is different then the settings will be the same.

Try these numbers:
210 333 68 14
210 333 55 14


Kit
210 330 04 75
or
210 330 01 75

 

[jonnyc]

What is the total estimate, and how much of that is labour and how much for the parts? On a 6/7 year old car I doubt I'd be using a main dealer at typically £100/hour for 'additional work' (ie, over and above the minimum required for mobilo validation?)

Personally I'd use genuine MB parts and get them fitted by a reputable specialist

Do you mean 144K miles rather than 14400?

Will

Will,
Labour was quoted as 5-7 hours, but I need the knuckle joints some other small parts and the brake fluid replacing. With parts and labour it was £1200.

Milages is 144K , you're correct.