Mercedes Front Anti-Roll Bar (Sway Bar) Bushes - Replacement DIY How to C-class W203 CLK C209

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Step by step how to replace the front anti-roll bar (ARB) / sway bar / stabilizer bar bushes on Mercedes C-class W203 and CLK C209 and E class W211 cars. Powerflex replacement bushes were used, as new bushes not available from Mercedes due to the original bushes having been moulded to the bar!
The process is the same for the newer C class W204 and E class W212 nut the replacement bushes are difficult to find and not available from most aftermarket suppliers yet. On company that does seem to stock them is siberianbushing.com/ but I haven't used any of their products yet and so can't vouch for them.
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Vernier calipers (for measuring anit-roll bar size)
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Torx socket set
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Parts & Consumables
Copper grease
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An aftermarket bush is required and I recommend Powerflex. I'm not affiliated to them in any way but the kit was good quality and worked! BUT make sure you MEASURE your anti roll bar and select the correct size for your car!
Mercedes Powerflex front anit-roll bar bushes (for 22mm bar). part number: Powerflex part number: PFF40-503-22. They cost about £40 for a pair, which is a lot cheaper than replacing with a new anti-roll bar (with new bushes moulded onto it). These bushes will also last much longer.
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The CLK featured in this video is a W209 and these cars were manufactured between 2002-2009 but the set up is very similar to the C-class W203 manufactured 2001-2007.
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Mercedes C-class W203 CLK C209 Front Anti-Roll Bar (Sway Bar) Bushes - Replacement / DIY / How to
00:00 - Intro
00:10 - Mercedes W203 C209 Front anti roll bar bush
00:38 - Mercedes Powerflex front anti roll bar bush
01:45 - Measure Anti roll Bar Diameter
02:00 - Remove Mercedes front anti roll bar
02:34 - Remove Mercedes front anti roll bar bush
03:11 - Mercedes Fit New Front Anti Roll Bar Bushes
04:19 - Anti roll Bar Bush Assembly Grease
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@ReviveMyRide 2 жыл бұрын

THIS VID MAY INTEREST YOU! How to replace rear shock absorbers /struts on a Mercedes kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ra94lLOdy8CtY2g.html

@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын

@Gregory Pappas There's quite a few things this can be But here are the most likely culprits: #1 Old tyres, if they are older than 5yrs old then they become noticeably harder and with less grip. #2 Tired rear shocks - Hard to diagnose because the springs are so stiff, it is hard to do the "bounce check" #3 Worn rear suspension bushes, again hard to diagnose unless you are very experienced but an experienced car garage should be able to check this for you. Just for reference, my car is a 2007 / 2008 320cdi and at about 100k miles, I changed all rear suspension arms and rear shocks and it transformed the car. They should have been changed sooner tbh. Hope that helps! Phil

@stemcleeds 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, very helpful and I liked the professional edit. Looking forward to more.

@ReviveMyRide 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, much appreciated and glad you liked the video! :-)

@timothycurtis889 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Huge help......even without a ramp! Thank you. Tim Curtis

@ReviveMyRide 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your message, really appreciate it! Glad you liked the video and found it helpful! Cheers, RMR

@paiwandmustafa5324 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video it was very helpful I’m really appreciate your time to spend for us

@ReviveMyRide 2 жыл бұрын

No probs, glad you liked the video and thanks for your comment! 🙂

@Tipsforsplits 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and awesome tip about the the silicone grease

@ReviveMyRide 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment and I'm glad you found the video useful! 😀

@IamMediaUK 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video, keep going mate!

@ReviveMyRide 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate the positive feedback and you taking the time to comment!

@johncross8834 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and calm thanks

@ReviveMyRide 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment, glad you found the video useful! Cheers :-)

@glasser2819 4 жыл бұрын

while long summer days are around you should take a hard look at the sway bar tie-ends and the control arms bushings all of which are reliably designed to gently let go and mess up your front end controls. Other hidden design bugs are the failed PCV VALVE that help spring engine oil leaks (oil/coolant heat exchanger gasket!) as well as failed serpentine TENSIONER (peged in place) and plastic idler PULLEYS. All these perfectly designed failure points are Benz staple repairs not to mention the buggy peripheral modules (infamous Rear SAM) on the ODB2 CAN Network. 👍

@ReviveMyRide 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! I have replaced some of the suspension components you mentioned and will do a bit of research on the other stuff!

@AED74 9 ай бұрын

Really helpful thanks

@ReviveMyRide 9 ай бұрын

Cheers! 👍

@joesaric1 2 жыл бұрын

I am looking for exactly this solution. Big help 👍

@ReviveMyRide 2 жыл бұрын

Cool! 😎 Glad the video has helped you and thanks for your comment! Cheers, Phil

@kaushikaviranga Жыл бұрын

Very helpful 💯💯

@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😎

@pacyfon85 4 жыл бұрын

Believe me or not, but even though I don't drive Merc, I watched all the video at its all. And I think I'm going to buy Merc, just to have a good reason to watch that video again! But seriously, well done!

@ReviveMyRide 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jarek, Good to hear from you and thanks for your comment! :-) Yeah, you should definitely get a Merc. I think a nice classic Merc would go well with your cool musician image!

@Geoffinfinity Жыл бұрын

Excellent thanks 😊

@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын

Cheers! 😎

@eczmurat 3 жыл бұрын

thank you! I was worried as the oem bar costs a fortune.

@ReviveMyRide 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment and glad you likes the video! The original bar was still in good condition on my Merc, so was pleased to find an option that allowed me to retain it. (and save money!)

@bettabegoodjr2104 3 жыл бұрын

Ty I have a 2005 c240 4matic Mercedes benz 2.3 v6.. I was wondering so these will work ??

@ReviveMyRide 3 жыл бұрын

HI, just looking on Powerflex USA for your car www.powerflexusa.com/shop/category/mercedes-benz-c-class-c-class-w203-2001-2007-1860 (I assume you are in the states because we didn't get the exact same model as yours in the UK) and there are a few different front sway bar bushes that it could be. I think what would be best is for you to drop down the sway bar and have a look at the bush and compare it to the shape of the ones on Powerflex (there are two different shapes by the look of it). Then measure the bar thickness (as shown in the vid at 1:45 in the video) and that should lead you to the correct bush. Hope that helps! Cheers, Phil

@michaelmayfield9901 3 жыл бұрын

I bought some new poly bushings but they don't have a slice in them do I have to slide it all the way to the right spot or do you think I can just slice it myself? The brand I got is called Siberian Bushings.

@ReviveMyRide 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I had a quick look for you. On the Siberian bushings website, they have an installation guide. It looks like there is a mould line along the side of the bushes and this is where they expect you to cut them. example of one of the installation guides here: siberianbushing.com/blog/2016/04/19/removal-and-installation-of-the-sway-bar-bushings/ Thanks for sharing the brand name btw, they look to be well priced! Cheers, RMR

@lilfendiiofficialpage Жыл бұрын

I have a 2014 Mercedes c300 sport can I replace the sway bar bushings or do I have to replace the whole sway bar because I can’t find bushings for my car anywhere

@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын

Hi, Yes, unfortunately, I'm pretty sure that your car will have a sway bar with the bushes molded directly onto it. As you say, not all bushes are available aftermarket for Mercedes cars, so you may be a little stuck. Here is the parts catalogue I use. It is listing a part number for a sway bar for your car but not the bushes separately. 😞 nemigaparts.com/cat_spares/epc/mercedes/1/fg/204055/61t/32/060/ Thanks, Phil

@tylerbird1691 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2004 clk320 w209. My bushings look identical and I was wondering if they'll also be 22mm as yours was?

@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын

There’s a pretty good chance that they will be! But if you have a set of callipers, you are probably best to measure to be 100% sure. You can measure on any straight section of the bar and can reach in easily without jacking up just by parking with two wheels up on the kerb. My car has the AMG pack, not sure if that means a larger anti roll bar or not… thanks, Phil

@PaoloFSpina 3 жыл бұрын

Did you notice any improvements on going from rubber to polyurethane bushes (at least in “spirited driving” I guess)?

@ReviveMyRide 3 жыл бұрын

The poly bushes on the front ARB definitely improved the body roll and as a result the steering felt sharper. However, I was going from old, worn rubber bushes to new poly., so I may have seen a similar improvement just by fitting new bushes (even if they were rubber but that would only be possible if you bought a new front bar at the same time). I think to get a real difference in handling on the front end, then there are also other front suspension bushes that you would need to do but apparently there is a trade off against comfort in normal driving. Hope that helps! Thanks, Phil

@anthonypinajr.2284 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Just wondering if the bushings have started to squeak on you yet or are they still going strong? I am going to do this project sometime next week and I am debating on buying this part. Dont want to buy a whole stab bar if you know what i mean.

@ReviveMyRide 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony, I can confirm that the bushes have been fine, with no squeaking so far (fitted 9 months ago). Quite an easy job, I was the same as you, didn't feel the need to replace the whole bar as it still looked in really good condition. Just make sure you put plenty of the grease supplied and out it on the inside of the bush (as per the video). Cheers, RMR

@yokev_5611 3 жыл бұрын

Did you loosen any other parts in order to get the sway bar link to be movable?

@ReviveMyRide 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, no I just removed the 4 long bolts (2 bolts on each of the 2 brackets that hold the ARB bushes against the body of the car), as can be seen at 2:00 in the video. The bar should then only be held up at each end by the two small tie bars (which is item 50 in the diagram you can see at 0:29 in the video) and just move down easily pretty much under its own weight. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions and I will help if I can! Cheers, Phil

@jeffclements2254 4 ай бұрын

Do you happen to know what size id need for a 2006 clk 280? Cheers

@ReviveMyRide 4 ай бұрын

I’m sorry, it’s impossible to know for sure because there was so much variation, that’s why I showed how to measure it in the video. Thanks, Phil

@arnietwo11 Жыл бұрын

Thanx for the demonstration ! Ive just bought a CLK 220cdi sport, 2008. When i was checking the suspension etc i saw that one of the ARB bushes looked a little perished, so will look now on ebay ! What is your car, a sport ?? Seems strange that there are 20,21 22 and 23mm bars ! Ehh disappointed you didnt take the whole arb off, clean and paint it before reassembly !!!

@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын

Remember to measure your ARB as there are a few different bush sizes. Once you have the sizes, Best to check Powerflex item number on their website even if you don’t eventually buy direct from them. You are quite right! I sometimes clean and repaint, must have been in a hurry! 😬 thanks, Phil

@vedranart 3 жыл бұрын

I have a mercedes clk 200 kompressor c208 and I can feel every bump, or slight change on the road. No matter the speed. Could it be that arb bushes needs changing? New shocks and shock absorbers are already installed. Any other ideas? Thanks

@ReviveMyRide 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, these sorts of problems can be really difficult to diagnose! Shocks would have been my immediate answer as a first option but you say you have done them. When i replaced my front ARB's the symptoms were excessive body roll, i wasn't noticing any excessive bumps. However, a while ago, I was experiencing the same problem as you and I resolved it by replacing the two large bushes in the front lower control arms. I include a link to one here just to confirm visually the part I am talking about, it may not be the exact part number for your car. mbspecialist.com/mercedes_webcatalog/item/2023305107B/ Just be careful because you could end up on a wild goose chase and spend quite a bit of money replacing parts. If you can find a solid recommendation for an experienced and honest garage / mechanic, sometimes it can be worth paying for 1/2 hr of their time for them to check it over on their ramps and point you in the right direction. Hope that helps! Phil

@vedranart 3 жыл бұрын

@@ReviveMyRide Thanks a lot!

@sparkyspark1664 11 ай бұрын

Hi great vid whar size torque bit do you need, thanks

@ReviveMyRide 11 ай бұрын

Sorry, if I didn’t say in the video then I won’t be able to find out now as we sold that car. If it helps, it wasn’t a really big one. My guess is T35 but if you don’t have some already, it’s probably best to buy a set, that way you have it covered and they’re sure to come in handy another time. Cheers, Phil

@sparkyspark1664 11 ай бұрын

@ReviveMyRide thanks I used m10 socket worked a treat

@johncochrane544 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, clear instructional video. If you have the numbers for the tie bars close to hand, please could you let me have them. Thanks.

@ReviveMyRide 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, the two part numbers (Left and right hand side) that I have for the linkages are as follows: A2033202889 & A2033202989 It looks like the same part numbers for all CLK’s 2002-2009 and all C class 2000-2007. But if you want to check for your exact car, here is the free resource that I use to check Mercedes part numbers: nemigaparts.com/cat_spares/epc/mercedes/1/209/ All you have to do is: Select your car (I selected “209” for my CLK), then the model (I selected “320cdi”) and then select “SPRINGS, SUSPENSION AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM”. On the diagram I looked at, the anti-roll bar linkages were item no. 50 Hope this helps! Thanks, Phil

@johncochrane544 3 жыл бұрын

@@ReviveMyRide Hi Phil, thank you very much for your quick and comprehensive reply. The roads where I live are like a washboard now so I think there will be plenty that needs replacing!

@ReviveMyRide 3 жыл бұрын

@@johncochrane544 Happy to help! Yep, the roads seem to be in really bad condition right now! If you decide to use the poly bushes for the front ARB, they should last really well.

@johncochrane544 3 жыл бұрын

@@ReviveMyRide Just a quick update. I discovered that my ARB had moved over to the passengers side and occasionally touched the lower suspension giving the knocking sound. I applied some engine rubber seal conditioner to them and tapped it back in place with a piece of wood. Took a bit of perserverance. No clonking or squeaking now.

@ReviveMyRide 3 жыл бұрын

@@johncochrane544 That's really interesting! I never really thought about it before but of course, if the bushes are worn then the bar could slide left or right, just never heard of it happening before.

@chanlotha4878 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have been having a lot of problem with my 2005 w203 that came with this anti roll bar instead of the replaceable bush. in India we don't get powerflex so I'm trying to import it from the US. I measured the bar with a vernier caliper and its 21mm. import duties will kill me, but I just wanted to know if it's a good buy.

@ReviveMyRide 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, if you buy the power flex bushes, you will never need to change them again, they are that good! However, if shipping, import duties are going to be really expensive, then the other option is a new anti roll bar from Mercedes that comes complete with new bushes (but they will be standard rubber ones). Not sure how this will compare on price. There is an alternative to Powerflex called Siberian bushings. I haven’t used them but they are a poly bush as well and should also be extremely durable. Hope that helps!

@chanlotha4878 2 жыл бұрын

@@ReviveMyRide thank you so much for the response. Now that's gonna take me in a direction to literally get them no matter what the cost.

@ReviveMyRide 2 жыл бұрын

@@chanlotha4878 Hey, no probs! 👍 Happy to help! ☺If your existing bushes are badly worn, then it will make a big difference to how the car drives!

@davefrancis7213 2 жыл бұрын

I have a cls 350 w218 and need to change the bushes. But can’t see any online neither can I see the whole anti roll bar with bushes on it. Just wondering if you know what bushes would fit? Thank you

@ReviveMyRide 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, I am aware of two major suppliers of poly urethane bushes (Siberian Bushings and Power Flex). Unfortunately, neither one of them is listing bushes for your car, I'm afraid it is a little more rare and they tend to focus on the more mainstream models. Unfortunately, it looks like you may need to replace your whole antiroll bar and it will come with new bushes molded onto it. There are a few different models of of the w218 350, so I wasn't exactly sure which one yours was but if you go to this site, nemigaparts.com/cat_spares/epc/mercedes/1/218/ select your model and then click "front suspension" you will be able to get the part number for the bar/bush. I recommend that you double check it with Mercedes or elsewhere. Also, make sure you get a price from Mercedes as well as elsewhere, they can often be surprisingly competitive on price! Hope this helps! Thanks, Phil

@davefrancis7213 2 жыл бұрын

@@ReviveMyRide what a nightmare haha. Thank you for your help. I was going to see if I can measure it and see if there’s any others that may be a fit. But I think I’ll just bite the bullet and get a new anti roll bar. Conning gits 😂

@ReviveMyRide 2 жыл бұрын

@@davefrancis7213 Yeah, I was going to suggest that as another option. Measure the bar and then check the profile of your existing bushes against other bushes for Mercs from the same era, that are available. Might be worth a shot but could become a pain if they didn't fit for any reason. Yeah, not sure why Merc don't sell them separately!

@rcb8257 2 жыл бұрын

How much did you tighten the torx bolts too ?

@ReviveMyRide 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I usually do use torque setting but in this case, the bolts were fairly corroded and so I had to clean them up and apply copper grease to them (I was worried they might shear off when tightening). As a result, the torque settings wasn't as relevant (usually torque settings are for clean threads), so I just got them nice and tight using experience regarding how tight. You will notice in the video that on the ratchet , I am holding it quite near the head so that I'm not using full leverage. If you want a rough guide, then normally an M6 bolt made of grade 10.9 steel is around 15Nm, an 8mm bolt would be about 35Nm but if you are concerned, I recommend that you look for a shop manual or ask on a Merc forum to obtain the torque values. Sorry, I don't have access to one. Hope that helps. Thanks, Phil

@BobDaBuilder1017 Жыл бұрын

For some reason my brackets keep falling off even wen I have it tighten wit the screws. Any idea what can b going wrong ?

@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын

Hi, do the screws fall back out or does the bracket slide off of the new bush? If the screws just fall back out, then the bolt holes may be stripped. It will be a lot of messing around but you would need to drill the hole to the next size up and use a "tap" to cut a thread for the larger bolt. Sorry, I've no idea of your level of knowledge / experience but if you need to know more about how to do it, here is a good vid: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hLxkm8tlx7Dckmg.html If the bracket keeps sliding off of the new bush, then it could be you have the wrong bush. The bracket has a profile / contour on the inside that is designed to match the bush and they fit together to prevent the bracket from sliding off. I talk about it at 03:50 in the video, so might be worth rewatching that section. Hope that helps!

@BobDaBuilder1017 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I believe the holes are stripped. The bolts fall out after few days. But idk how they can b stripped when they screw in jus fine

@Sanmiguelforever 2 жыл бұрын

2007 S550 sway bar can I replace just the bushing without replacing the whole metal bar??

@ReviveMyRide 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you should be able to if you can find the Poly Urethane bushes. Power flex are a good place to check but there are other manufacturers out there. You can’t use a part number because the part number is usually for the whole bar with bushes but if you measure the bar and check the shape of the bushes as shown in the vid then you should be ok! Hopefully the after market companies make bushes for your car, but you are running quite a rare Merc there! Hope that helps, thanks, Phil

@Sanmiguelforever 2 жыл бұрын

@@ReviveMyRide So if we can replace just the bushings why is Mercedes selling the whole bar with the bushings when the bar it’s not necessarily needs to be changed unless it’s damage.

@ReviveMyRide 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, sorry, don’t really know the answer to that! It could be that it is just a couple of less component to stock and for during assembly, I know a lot of manufacturers look at every action and every detail when assembling their cars, trying to shave off seconds where possible. However, I am many others have fitted bushes in this way with no issues but if you are unsure, it might be a good question to post on a Mercedes forum for owner opinions. Thanks, Phil

@thjn23 Жыл бұрын

Old video, but maybe you'll answer. Was this facelift w203 (>03/04 i think)? Also did you have to loosen any other "arms" or just jack up the car and take the sway bar rubbers off?

@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын

Hi @thjn23 the car in the video 2007 CLK but they share the same underpinnings as the C class, so should be exactly the same as your car. No, if you jack up the car, it takes the tension off of the anti-roll bar and then all you have to do is loosen the 4xbolts that hold the brackets onto the bushes themselves. Take your time with the bracket bolts though, they are quite long and can be stiff on older cars. Hope that helps! Thanks, Phil

@thjn23 Жыл бұрын

@@ReviveMyRide that's what i thought - thanks for confirming. This type of vids are super valuable, helps to save money and keep the older cars on the road. All the service places said that they will replace the whole sway bar so i have decided to give these powerflex bushings a go and do it myself. While the sway bar is quite affordable, it seems a bit ridiculous to replace the whole thing just because there is a tiny bit of play

@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын

@@thjn23 Exactly, that's how I view it too! Why be so wasteful? and the powerflex bushes will be better, last forever...

@thjn23 Жыл бұрын

@@ReviveMyRidefinally had the time to change these. It was easy, too easy, as in previpus owner had installed pre-facelift sway bar and i could have just gotten the basic rubber ones lol 😂 welp at least i have now nice and tight polyurethane ones. The bracket was different in mine as it is pre-facelift and i had to cut out a piece of these new purple bushings so let's see how long they last. Probably it will be fine, got them to fit nice and snug. And at least i never have to deal with molded bushings. Thanks for the help!

@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын

@@thjn23 Thanks for the update, sounds like you did a good job. As long as they were a snug fit and stay in the bracket, I think they will be fine. 👍

@norbertoestrada2950 3 жыл бұрын

What torque setting did you use?

@ReviveMyRide 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I don't the workshop manual for this car but from a search on Merc forum's it seems the consensus is 30 ft/lbs or 40Nm. However, just be aware of the following: The bolts on the bracket are quite long and if the bolts themselves or the hole they are screwing up into are corroded, then this can cause the bolt to be tight to screw back in. Try to get them as clean as you can (I often use a bit of copper grease) otherwise the torque wrench can "click" but the bolt isn't fully tightened. On my car, when I had finished tightening the bolt, the bush bracket touched the car chassis / cross member at either side, there shouldn't be a gap. Hope this helps!

@strickmans Жыл бұрын

How do you know when its time to replace them?

@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын

In my case, the bushes were very worn. The wear will be on the inner surface of the bush where it touches the antiroll bar. If you can see any gap at all, where the ARB meets the bush, even the thickness of a fingernail, then they are done. Check out this forum thread which also has some embedded pictures. mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w212/672856-sway-bar-bushing.html#&gid=1&pid=3 This one is worn. Also if the rubber looks like it has started to denature or crack, that is often a sign too. Hope that helps!

@alexpuscasu 7 ай бұрын

💯

@ReviveMyRide 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! 👍😎

@DaveCurwen Ай бұрын

The bolts are notorious for snapping in the sub frame, worth putting some penetrating oil on prior to removal. I speak from experience.

@ReviveMyRide Ай бұрын

Yes, I agree, the bolts were incredibly tight and I really had to take my time with them. Also, they are really long! Cheers, Phil

@boigoe 4 ай бұрын

Has it made a difference to the drive

@ReviveMyRide 4 ай бұрын

Yes, totally! The front end felt really sloppy when cornering before I changed them. New poly bushes will not last forever, there are defo worth it! 👍 cheers, Phil

@mattorme1391 2 жыл бұрын

Is this process the same on w204?

@ReviveMyRide 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'm pretty sure it is! Just checked on Real OEM and there is only one part number for the anti roll bar and it includes the bushes. Therefore, if you wanted to do bushes only, you would need to follow the process as detailed in the video. However, Powerflex UK isn't listing front ARB bushes for the W204, so it would be a case of finding some first! Thanks, Phil

@khaleddarhoumi 3 жыл бұрын

Hello its a same for clc 200

@ReviveMyRide 3 жыл бұрын

ok, good to know! thanks!

@khaleddarhoumi 2 жыл бұрын

Hello size of bar and the brushing please

@ReviveMyRide 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, the bar on my car is 22mm diameter and when I search that up on the Powerflex website, then it is this one: www.powerflex.co.uk/product-details/Front+Anti+Roll+Bar+Inner+Bush+22mm/13362.html BUT I highly recommend that you measure the bar on your car as shown in the video at 01:46 in the video. Hope that helps! If you have any other questions, please ask and I will help if I can!

@khaleddarhoumi 2 жыл бұрын

@@ReviveMyRide merci beaucoup pour votre réponse

@ReviveMyRide 2 жыл бұрын

@@khaleddarhoumi de rien! 😊

@bettabegoodjr2104 3 жыл бұрын

When purchasing these do they come in a set of 2?? Plz help

@ReviveMyRide 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, you get two bushes, so if you buy a set, you should be good to go!

@bettabegoodjr2104 3 жыл бұрын

@@ReviveMyRide so I'm clear. If I order 1 quantity. I will get 2 bushings per 1 quantity? and ty.

@ReviveMyRide 3 жыл бұрын

@@bettabegoodjr2104 Yep, if you are buying Powerplus bushes, when you buy one product, there should be two bushes in the packet. I do an unboxing at 0:50 in the video, sorry if it wasn't clear but there are two bushes in the single box. Thanks, Phil

@bettabegoodjr2104 3 жыл бұрын

@@ReviveMyRide ty no your video was great!! Just had to hear it outta the director mouth.

@ReviveMyRide 3 жыл бұрын

@@bettabegoodjr2104 No probs! Hope you get on with the job ok!

@yokev_5611 3 жыл бұрын

Is it the same process for w204?

@ReviveMyRide 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I can confirm that the ARB bush arrangement is the same, in that the bush is molded to the bar. However, it is a different bush to the W203 / C209 and checking with Powerflex, it doesn't look like they are selling the bushes separately yet. Sorry, on the forums, owners are saying they are having to replace the entire bar (which comes complete with new bushes) at a cost of circa £140 :-( You can read about it here: forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/w204-replacement-anti-roll-bar-bushes.158661/ Thanks, Phil

@ReviveMyRide 3 жыл бұрын

Just to add to my previous comment: Just as an option, in one of the comments below, a chap called @Michael Mayfield used a company called Siberian bushings (based in the US by the looks of it). I haven't used these before and they're not cheap but it looks like they make a front ARB bush for the W204. Here is their Ebay listing, if you decide to go with them, you will need to check the shape of your existing bush and the bar diameter to make sure they will fit. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154058924456?hash=item23dea0a1a8:g:s3oAAOSwytxfRReK Thanks, Phil