Mercedes Control Arm Replacement - Easy Fix for Common Issue (CLK 550, W203, W209

Mercedes Control Arm Replacement - Easy Fix for Common Issue (CLK 550, W203, W209 - Rein)

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7 жыл бұрын

►The most common source of Mercedes front end noise, vibration, and alignment issues are the front upper and lower control arms. In this video we show you the replacement procedure using the highest quality Rein OE components from CRP Automotive.
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@fcpeuro 2 жыл бұрын

Shop the products used in this video: Mercedes W203 Front Control Arms: www.fcpeuro.com/Mercedes~Benz-parts/CLK550/Control-Arms-and-Bushings/?year=2008&m=20&e=2119

@vshahid1001 6 жыл бұрын

Easily one of the very best made instructional videos on you tube. Thanks for the patient clear description, and very clear, well lit video and also specifying the torque for the various nuts during re-assembly.

@fcpeuro 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Vic!

@Leonardo555ZZZ 5 жыл бұрын

Top marks to FCP Euro. Thanks for the instructions.

@spartan5921 Жыл бұрын

That was the best and most informative video of the replacement of this component I have seen. Excellent commentary, mention of tools and torque settings. I have this very job to do and was looking at the critical point of the strut covering the nut, without any guidance and I have been delaying the idea for a month. The added benefit of the ABS sensors access is also good, maybe a bit of a clean will be good after all these years. Thank you for your time, effort and wonderful explanation, definitely a subscriber now that I have found this.

@02fredericks 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT video. Good idea changing all the bushings & suspension links.

@yojoe5311 4 жыл бұрын

I had to slap a like on this because I'm in Australia and have used FCP to get parts for my E90 BMW. Great prices including shipping and quick postage. Great company.

@fcpeuro 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Marcus!

@mikolaj5902 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! It took me ages to find what momentum should I use to screw in the control arm at. Big Thanks!

@musskeeterbump 5 жыл бұрын

Ive worked on quite a few cars many makes and models . my favorite brand is Benz . these cars are well thought out and built in my opinion . part prices aren't too bad but the labor costs at a shop will break your pockets . id rather get my hands dirty ,save some money and fix it myself .

@jackdaniels8356 5 жыл бұрын

yes exactly where they get you is the labor cost, about 400$ in parts.. 400$ in labor .. 800$ job quoted for my 2007 c350 control arm replacemnt

@questioneverything1123 3 жыл бұрын

~ a b s o l u t e l y ~ great engineering makes for a straightforward process...

@musskeeterbump 3 жыл бұрын

@@jackdaniels8356 just did control arms and ball joints on a c230 kompressor. No ball joint press needed 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ same with the radiator hoses easy snap in 🤷‍♂️ and the brake linings were easy too 🤷‍♂️

@mauricerichardson6530 3 жыл бұрын

Don KiksBiscuits may I ask how did you change to ball joints without a press

@biigamg4434 2 жыл бұрын

That’s what I always do

@justingoodger5383 6 жыл бұрын

What a perfect tutorial!!

@blairsilver8603 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tutorial. I am going to let all my MBZ friend's about your channel. You Rock.

@mdgraystone 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video. And for the tip on am parts from crp/rein. Love my 2002 c240 and want it to continue to be a great ride.

@VivekProinstall 5 жыл бұрын

Bro thank you! Grate job very help full! Awesome work!!! Thanks again!!!

@keeponcruisin7876 2 жыл бұрын

Cool man. Mine needs something up front. That and probably struts all around too. Thanks for the upload.

@Mad109R 4 жыл бұрын

Great informative video as i am about to replace these parts on my clk.

@N.E.ACMG47 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your way of explaning and sharing !!

@trevorcollison5439 4 жыл бұрын

one of the best I have seen very clear and good camera work

@fcpeuro 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Trevor!

@reddragonmirage 3 жыл бұрын

Man, you guys are the shit. I buy everything from you guys. Thanks for the videos and the OEM quality parts. Keep up the good work.

@fcpeuro 3 жыл бұрын

No Redline2010, YOU'RE the shit! Thanks for the kind words!

@dereksingh1387 4 жыл бұрын

Professional and easy to follow. Thanks so much.

@fcpeuro 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Derek! Glad we can help! -Jacob

@colinaglae2605 4 жыл бұрын

What wonderful & clean job removing the bolt joints. Without removing the spindal, its very difficult to remove & replace the ball joints. Thanx for the informative video !!

@coachchris548 5 жыл бұрын

Very well done,thanks

@alvinw6777 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome work!

@dugaloo 5 жыл бұрын

Thx for the video in good detail and ur other tips!

@bencosgrave6927 5 жыл бұрын

The inner bolts for both arms are supposed to be tightened with weight on the wheels. Otherwise you will have tightened them into position where they will twist once the car is on the ground. This will tear them prematurely.

@OscarGonzalez-yw4pp 4 жыл бұрын

Ben Cosgrave so you’re saying that the car has to be on the floor then torque?

@B15SDMDESIGNS 4 жыл бұрын

@@OscarGonzalez-yw4pp At least Jack the wheel up so it's in its normal position when under load

@criticaljim1 4 жыл бұрын

very good observation, get the suspension loaded and torque the bolt. thank you

@nAN3ftw 4 жыл бұрын

16:05 on the outter left side, what do you see? Thats a lift, suspension is under weight load. He did everything good, maybe could have used loctite but thats a self preference.

@SAACAAS 2 жыл бұрын

Newton/metro?

@anibalnikov47 4 жыл бұрын

Man this it's a GIANTIC JOB without elevators, a true hard work, but not that difficult with the correct knowledge

@chrisadams6595 5 жыл бұрын

I love Mercedes cars , I've had 6 , all old and bought for pennies. Any help to do work more cost effectively is much appreciated. At the moment my A209 clk cabrio is the love of my life . It still looks and feels like the 50,000 pound car it was when new. It's now 15 years old and runs great. Thanks for this video

@myredute Жыл бұрын

Bettcha can't beat my pristine 1994 E280 with 478,000 kays on the clock, unrestored in original condition & it's like new. That's 29 years old & I'm the second owner!

@cemreozkurt4925 4 жыл бұрын

big thanks for the well made video

@Rodzilagunz 7 жыл бұрын

fantastic tutorial

@kinglock925 7 жыл бұрын

great video very helpful

@girishku007 2 ай бұрын

Best instructional videos on you tube

@AZshootist 2 жыл бұрын

Very professional presentation. Excellent audio and video.

@fcpeuro 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@tomb375 4 ай бұрын

I would love to see this (Lower Control Arm Replacement) on a GL450 X164. Replacement along with Subframe bushing replacement. I have a 2007 GL450. Thanks. You can make a video on my truck if you like I'll drive over to Conn. I'm on Long Island and a Long Time Customer. .We could set up an appointment, just reach out to me. Thank you keep these video's coming.

@ndumisodlamini8865 2 ай бұрын

powerfull tutorial video clear and understandable but i understand why labour cost its so high it needs patience and focus with correct tools to do the job thankyou

@bettyholloway711 7 жыл бұрын

that was excellent video

@adamdezsi 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Best video for a step by step guide on these things, thank you! My question is how to properly tighten the ball joint nuts as the whole ball joint is twisting along with the nut and I can't fit anything to counterhold on the top of it (there's a torx hole I suppose but there's zero room for even a wrench to get in there. Thank you!

@RayRay-wn5vh 4 жыл бұрын

Very well explained and filmed.

@fcpeuro 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ray! Glad you liked the video! -Jacob

@tazairtnassim9433 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Gréât job

@markgideon23 Ай бұрын

beautiful step by step diagram. i will need to do this DIY on my own CLK 2009

@fcpeuro 22 күн бұрын

You can do it!

@adolphstmary9795 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant job

@ernestbailey4241 2 жыл бұрын

awesome video bro. keep up the good work.

@seven73ify 6 жыл бұрын

Yo great video keep up the awesome work thank you guys:)

@fcpeuro 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@ruhsatigoek1632 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video 👍

@danishh3819 4 ай бұрын

Thank u sir for beautiful lesson ❤

@sixtysix4842 Жыл бұрын

This video was clear resolution and his voice is clear but I don’t get why so many people upload videos without telling torque specs I spent more time finding the torque specs than installing the parts. You should probably be held financially liable when you’re making out videos pretty much giving the wrong information or leaving out crucial information. Clk 500 torque specs: Control arm to frame 150Mn Control arm to knuckle 50nm +60angle Strut to knuckle bottom 110Nm Strut to knuckle top 100Nm + 90angle Sway bar bracket 40Mn Sway bar links M10x1.5 55Mn Sway bar links M12x1.5. 100 Mn Follow the torque specs engineers didn’t just make up numbers.

@joe9349 Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, was a little intimidated.

@hd4ms 4 жыл бұрын

I was quoted $1,670 to replace all four control arms + alignment from the Chevy dealer where I bought my '06 c230. I passed on it. I see the same parts on ebay for $92 ea. Mine are wore out pretty bad from what I can feel. When I apply the brakes, feels like the front end is coming apart it shakes so bad. This looks easy enough but I can't do it myself. Best I can do is buy the parts then find a mechanic close by. Thanks, very good video.

@raymaharaj3555 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks

@fcpeuro 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the video, Ray!

@edwardpapp Жыл бұрын

Nicely done

@drisslekhal7359 4 ай бұрын

Good job 👍

@jvakos 5 жыл бұрын

Very well done video. Do you have a similar instruction for c240 4matic model which is all wheel drive?????

@engineer224 3 жыл бұрын

that's great demonstration but I do question torquing the inner bolts without the full weight of the vehicle on the wheels I did get the object of the exercise thanks

@underpaid01 3 жыл бұрын

Followed the video step by step and changed my front suspension on my Mercedes Excellent video Would never have attempted it without it 5 star

@nguyenadventures3017 2 жыл бұрын

Any issues along the way, or was this video right on point? I’m about to do this very soon after watching it million times lol.

@arcadiusvinzenz6005 2 жыл бұрын

I am most afraid of the part where the ABS-Sensor is unplugged. Could you put it back in easily?

@MYBLOODYUSERNAMEFFS Жыл бұрын

How long did it take? I'm thinking of doing it

@nadimahmed6840 Жыл бұрын

Good job

@mazharsoufi5270 5 жыл бұрын

Also do u have a video for upper control arms W221? thanks

@thandananisinokwanyana2003 6 жыл бұрын

thank you

@IT-TechExpert 2 ай бұрын

@fcpeuro You guys might happen to have a video for replacing front control arms (upper /lower) for W164 models ?

@UhhhhhnooOOo00oO 3 жыл бұрын

Just what I want to be doing with my afternoon.

@mitigga 2 жыл бұрын

FCP EURO do you have a video on how to replace w163 ml320 lower control arms please and thank you

@JdeBmission Жыл бұрын

Hi Thank you for the is Video : Is this same for w204 C180K model

@sweetiepie3722 5 жыл бұрын

fantastic clear video. I am told the upper bushings are a 5 out of 10,and ocassionally a light cracking noise.Can the bushings be pressed in without buying and entire assembly and approximate cost?

@Dnasty1 8 ай бұрын

Great video... I was just wondering why not put the bolt in on the other side where nothing would be obstructing it? I've noticed a lot of bolts that exist like this on my w207 and wonder if they do this so that if the nut comes off that you will still at least have a bolt in there.

@OzcarMike641 6 жыл бұрын

I suppose this is what is causing the clunk noise when I hit a heavy bump. Thanks for the detailed instruction on this.

@fcpeuro 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@gmann1978 3 ай бұрын

Is there a video regarding rear suspension for the W205?

@richardyarid8211 8 ай бұрын

Solid!

@Topspinwinner 6 жыл бұрын

Hello great video 👍 Do you know the torque value of the strut to steering knuckle bolts and also the torque value of the caliper to the steering knuckle bolts? Thanks!

@simenheistadskavern585 5 жыл бұрын

Hey! can see you have greased your anti roll bar bushes (swaybar bracket), what type of grease have you used? Thanks!

@Casmige 4 жыл бұрын

You can just drop the rear swaybar mounts And leave the sway bar attached to the end links.... Also??....You could’ve installed the new leading control arm to hold and stabilize the spindle in place before moving to the rear control arm disassembly.

@garelleegalsim2583 5 жыл бұрын

What milwaukee cordless tool did you use to remove the 8mm bolts from the splash shield?

@chiefs5822 7 жыл бұрын

thanks very detailed video, and good camera.. it would be great if you could also include how or when you need to replace this, like is there a particular noice?

@johnsmith-wl8dp 3 жыл бұрын

good, so far no one talk about the control arms large bolts and why they have oposing slots along them, and how they should be positioned.???

@stevegivelas9769 6 жыл бұрын

And can I drill out the hole to 12mm from 10mm? And will the spring rates be strong enough for my c32amg which I do take to the track 3-4 times a year

@ceezauto213 3 жыл бұрын

Hi is this the same process for my 2010 Mercedes-Benz e550 ?

@kearyriem3782 Жыл бұрын

Are those the only torque spec bolts that are needed? And do you need any thread locker on any of that?

@trevorcollison5439 2 ай бұрын

CLEANEST HANDS I HAVE EVER SCENE ON A MECHANIC

@Rashedpanjsheri 5 жыл бұрын

Good

@MrGattor33 6 жыл бұрын

I'm curious is this the same for a C230 Kompressor??

@shark70007000 16 күн бұрын

Hmm. Mine needs adjustment on the camber for the right and caster on the left. The so called, adjustment bolts are supposed to work on a different set up where there are teeth that center the bolt. Mine looks like this, where there is only a round hole, so I don't know how it's going to adjust. While watching this, I noticed the new control arm is shirter than the old one. I had that issue on my new control arm kit for the rear. The one that has the adjuster for the toe was too short. So I had to reuse the originals. At least they were still good.

@georgeachillea5929 6 жыл бұрын

Hi guys, excellent videos good pace and very detailed I will be carrying out this job shortly as my car is 12 years old and these joints need replacing, I own a CLK 350 Sport W209 which I have owned now for 5 months, have you done any videos on the parktronic system as mine is not working completely and would like some advise and instructions on how to remove the front/ rear bumpers.

@fcpeuro 6 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately we do not have bumper removal guides however there are many guides available on forums such as mbworld.org for your chassis.

@donnyfoster1859 Жыл бұрын

I have to do my lower control arms, my camber off in the front, lower control arm and ball joint the culprit I believe, but I’m not buying aftermarket parts… I have the E350 sport so it’s factory lowered in the front, I have to figure out how to get under the car under normal weight to tighten the bolts

@glasser2819 4 жыл бұрын

now I can see why it makes sense to only replace *bushings* and not complete arms unless BJs are shot. Also considering sway bar *links* and anchors *pads* since they need to get removed away

@fcpeuro 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely would be a good, "while you're in there" thing to replace!

@brooklyn9400 Жыл бұрын

After performing this repair, I now have ESP unavailable flashing on my dash when I start the car up but the ESP light doesn't stay on. I cleaned off the ABS sensors and reinstalled using some dielectric grease, could this be a possible cause for concern? My steering angle sensor may also be causing this, as I have yet to get the car realigned and the steering wheel is off center. Any thoughts?

@Dnasty1 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't the wider bolt insert on your original arm to make minor camber adjustments? Why would rein remove this feature?

@boigoe Жыл бұрын

Do the lower control arms go bad on the w204 face-lift....iv had the upper ones done 7 days ago but the mechanic said lower ones are ok...car has 95000miles...do u think I shud have them done..

@nickpark7587 2 жыл бұрын

Hello I notice MB uses some sort of anti corrosion paste on suspension fastener ends. do u know what that is called?

@serolunarrosa 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, great video, ca you tell me please how to find or how it s part number of dust cover for bushes at control arms what you put in this video.thank you

@fcpeuro 4 жыл бұрын

Here you go: www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-control-arm-shim-2113330697

@javoncook2441 5 жыл бұрын

What is the torque for all of those bolts. I know the bolts holding the caliper are suppose to be 80 ft-lbs. Should the others just be snug enough?

@ericklascaibar9900 5 жыл бұрын

Did you completely take the sway bar off?

@1068andy 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, Do you not use loctite ?

@reys_live7243 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, hard to order from that website link I like to order the exact same parts you have in the video but the website link has no easy way to order just part numbers and 1-800- numbers so I went ahead and order my parts some where else , I would like the parts on the video but I’m sure costs to much , so I got me oem parts I need for less than $100

@henrymaterla4709 2 жыл бұрын

SUPER!TH.

@mesuesja80 2 жыл бұрын

How can you install 2 inches shorter control arm?

@zech007 6 жыл бұрын

Those control arms are suppose to have 2 stage torque, stage 1 is tighten with torque wrench and Stage 2 is angle torque, especially the ones in that is attached to the sub-frame, failure to do so will result in excessive movement and premature wear on parts.

@serafinzuniga6085 4 жыл бұрын

zech007 I noticed at the 16:00 some kind of floor jack on the brake rotor

@patrickseymour8869 Жыл бұрын

Can you explain what Stage 2 is angle torque is?

@sixtysix4842 Жыл бұрын

Do you ignore torque specs and angles on everyone’s car or just for your videos?

@c.h.r.i.s2253 4 жыл бұрын

Why not put the arm bolt in the other side when you replace it so if you have to ever do it again you might not have to remove the sway bar and save time?

@jeflores1000 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for the information..Great video!! May I ask what was the torque specification on both arms? For some reason the volume dimmed a little..thank you!

@sixtysix4842 Жыл бұрын

Torque specs are a little off in his video. At the arm to frame ( bushing) it’s 150Mn but after you do that it should have 120 degree angle added. Where the arms meat the knuckle it’s 50Mn with a 60 degree angle added. Stabilizer bar is 40Mn at the bracket going to frame. Stabilizer links or rods are 55Mn for 10x1.5 bolts and 100 Mn for 12x1.5 bolts. These stabler bolts don’t need degree added but most the other nuts or bolts do. The strut mounts to the knuckle with two bottom bolts and 1 top bolt. Bottom bolts are 110mn no angle. Top bolt is 100 Mn with a 90 degree angle added. Important to follow these steps and also torque them down while car is on the ground. Using rhino ramps would be better than nothing. If you can’t do that at least apply pressure to the suspension by placing a floor jack under the rotor.

@flameout12345 4 ай бұрын

how do you guys find sound?

@stevegivelas9769 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for everything I tried calling but the gentleman couldn't check if 181817 where 12mm or 10mm

@jimlascody 3 жыл бұрын

is this valid for a 2012 E550 coupe? I know this is an old post but...crossing fingers.

@craigrichards5472 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have a question also.. I went for a wheel alignment recently and the car is still slightly pulling left. I was told I needed to purchase adjustable lower control arm bushes to fix the issue. Firstly, not sure the original lower control bushes were adjustable and secondly why would you replace the whole lower control arms and not just the bushes. I’m new to suspension but comfortable working on my cars.

@me-so2ze Жыл бұрын

What you needed was a new strut

@eldon8474 5 жыл бұрын

The space was needed in the old factory hence why it was bigger for reason that when needed to make a quick turn your control arm doesn’t break. If you have a tight hole your control arm may have a possibility of breaking since theres not enough space for the steering to make the turn that is needed which give you a wheel that is shaking till you stop.

@RothBeyondTheGrave Жыл бұрын

This is incorrect. The oval shaped hole & notches present on the factory bushing is for an eccentric bolt. There are 3 positions for the bolt to be fitted in which are used for alignment purposes.

@nasernaser5868 7 жыл бұрын

great video. professional approach. but when should that control arm be replaced??

@fcpeuro 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Naser, it depends on road conditions in your area but it's usually 80k to 120k miles. I would look for signs of cracking in the bushings or play in the ball joints.

@country7216 6 жыл бұрын

When the car kills you by excessive steering wheel wobbling/shaking when braking.lol