Mercedes 126 Brake Control Rod Ball Joint Bushing Kit (Guide Rod Mounts x 2)

If your 126 sedan or SEC coupe is making front end clunking noises when you brake or go over bumps at slow speed you most likely need to replace the bushings where the lower front suspension guide rod attaches to a body sub frame casting. The purpose of the rod is to prevent the front suspension from moving aft under heavy braking. The purpose of the rubber bushing is to isolate vibration and road noise from the suspension attached to this rod. When the ball joint inside the bushing starts to wear out you will begin to hear that common _clunking_ sound. If has seen this condition quite often on 126 chassis Mercedes, even on cars with less than 150,000 miles. This parts seems to be one of the first to wear on the front suspension of these cars. FITS THE FOLLOWING: all 126 chassis sedans and coupes built from 1981 to 1991.

The do-it-yourself mechanic can replace the bushings without removing the front suspension or front spring. THINK SAFETY. You will need a floor jack, jack stands, assorted hand tools, large hammer, and an inexpensive ratcheting hand cable winch or _come along._ You can check the condition of your bushings visually. Look under the car aft of the front tire and locate the point where the rod attaches to the sub frame casting. If the rubber seal on the ball joint is cracked or broken, it is time to replace it. You can check them physically with the car in park. Grab a hold of the top of the tire and rock it fore and aft. If the wheel moves inside the fender well or if you hear clunking noises the bushing needs to be replaced.

THIS KIT INCLUDES: Complete bushing kits for both side side of the car, along with complete detailed picture instructions on how to install these kits yourself.

RECOMMENDATION: If you don't have one already you will need a winch puller (like one shown below) to install these parts yourself. You can probably do it without if you have a helper with a LOT of muscle.

Mercedes Suspension Repair - 4000 LB. Ratcheting Cable Winch Puller

For 1981 to 1991 300SD 380SEL 500SEL 380SEC 300SDL 350SDL 300SE 300SEL 420SEL 560SEL 560SEC

Below is a picture of a loose ball joint inside the mount bushing. Broken ball joint rubber seals or rust around the joint are common signs the part needs replacement. Note rust area in picture.