Mercedes: control arm bushings, mercedes benz 300d, control arm bushings

Question
i need to know how to change the upper contol arm bushings on a 1985 300 d

Answer
IMO, it is not worth the effort/cost, when the bushing goes bad, the joint 99% of the time needs replacment.

On my personal vehicles the whole arm would be replaced = thirty minutes work per side.

#1. Loosen Lug bolts.
#2. Support the lower control arm with a jack stand.
#3. Remove upper ball joint nut and break loose joint.
#4. Remove the mount bushing pivot bolt.
#5. Remove sway bar bolt.
#6. Drive the bushings out.
#7. Clean the bushing socket.
#8. Lube bushing and socket with water.
#9. Press in new bushings with a five ton press.
Reinstall part.
Total time per side = roughly one hour in a good shop.

PART NUMBER SEARCH RESULTS WITH PRICES
Vehicle 1985 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo
Part: Control Arm
 Note:  Right - Upper
use together with (2) 116 333 01 17 outer bushings.     
L2000-16065 Control Arm Febi IN STOCK $66.97
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PART NUMBER SEARCH RESULTS WITH PRICES
Vehicle 1985 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo
Part: Control Arm
 Note:  Left - Upper
use together with (2) 116 333 40 14 outer bushings.     
L2000-16064 Control Arm Febi IN STOCK $67.55
http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com/mercedesshop/sophio/quote.jsp?clientid=merc...