mercedes c280 rear sway bar links and bushings

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[@RicardoMartinez-kr5qk]

On my w201 with the 13mm bar the torque specs are the following:
Bar to frame: 20Nm
Link to bar:30 Nm
Link to control arm: 20Nm
Ps if that doesnt cure the clunk have a look at the ball joint bushing for the spring link at the wheel carrier, those go out all the time on the 5 link cars.

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@westmerch]

thanks

[@BigDog50001]

Perfect job Jonathan! I like the E Torx wrench trick!

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks ! Its the little things that make the job easier

[@shark70007000]

I took mine off while replacing all the control arms. Then, I was like, which way does that go back in? Now I see how it goes. Thank you.

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome

[@ADR69]

This was a great video. Very easy to follow and engaging.

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you. The weather is gettingnicer so i can start making longer videos lol

[@roysole3294]

I think putting the split of the bush facing down is a really good idea all the forces are coming from the road so this way the force is not hitting into a split its hitting a solid back of the bush

[@125sm3]

Great job, Start to finish!

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@SteveRobReviews]

Absolutely awesome editing and in frame shots. Well done buddy your way better than Chris Fix . 👍

[@themechanic6117]

Lol I unsubscribed from him. I'm following in your footsteps ! Lol

[@thirtysixtothirtynine9657]

Excellent video. Thanks so much. Im ready now to do it myself

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for leaving a comment 👍

[@Ronbo765]

Great editing

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@zedi924]

Great video 📹 👍🏼

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@thaunseencamp1009]

GREAT VIDEO MAN

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@StevenB31327]

Awesome video, I have a clunking on my 2008 CLK from the rear, can’t find a video specific to that car but I’ve found this era C class are similar in a lot of ways

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment

[@fredredd410]

great vid bro

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@spelunkerd]

I guess I wrongly assumed these were in the category of final tightening when wheels are on the ground, so clamped bushings don't twist much when load is applied. On the other hand I can see why it shouldn't matter much for a sway bar, when both wheels are under the same load. The whole bar rotates when lower control arms swing up, left equals right, and it's designed to rotate normally. Trying to crawl underneath when off the stands would not be easy, even with ramps.

[@lulululian863]

Nice vid I have a c240 and I know how it is

[@stanitodo1075]

3 years later but here is an updated info on the torque values:
W203 W209
Nut, link to bar Nm/ft·lb 40/30 40/30
Bolt,
link to
wheel carrier Nm/ft·lb 40/30 50/37
Bolt,
bracket to
bar bracket Nm/ft·lb 30/22 30/22
And according to Mecedes grease or antifriction agent should not be used.

[@allispasojevic3340]

Bro that brush is done for! Retire that thing asap!😁😂

[@themechanic6117]

Yeah its time for a new one 😂😂👍

[@spezialwarrior8506]

Hey mate,
Im wondering, i have a T Modell w203, and when its early in the morning, or cold, or rainy, i have a rattling, knocking noise , its kinda like plastic resonating or something like that, so these noises coming from the right rear wheels, i was thinking, is it could be the sway bar brushes? Or what do you think?
Thanks for your answer ! Have a good one !

[@themechanic6117]

Its hard to say without looking at the car. Id suggest removing the wheel and visually inspecting everything back there

[@terrencemayes469]

What was it.

[@jeremyanthony9300]

Do you have 1 of those wheel hangers for putting the tires back on?

[@themechanic6117]

No I dont

[@tinamarietrent4618]

How much wud u charge to do this

[@dm7097]

I was very confused at the beginning. I didn't recognize you with the beard, I thought you had some help! Lol

[@themechanic6117]

Lol its magic 😂

[@purelife1709]

🍻🍺😩lo qué pasa cuándo uno está borracho😩

[@mike82y]

does it make noises? or how did you know when its bad? thanks

[@themechanic6117]

Yes they make clunking noises

[@arnietwo11]

Was there actually anything wrong with those bushes ? They appeared to be fine ?
Or did u change them for the sake to changing them ?
Ive tried to find polyurethane bushes but nobody appears to make the rear ones ??

[@themechanic6117]

The owner just wanted it done at the same time .

[@turdrocket]

On the w202. I think they are plastic. Not sure how that makes sense

[@georgebonney90]

I'm a mog,half man half dog,I'm my own best friend😂👍

[@themechanic6117]

😂😂👍

[@OzcarMike641]

1:59 - Please dont walk by and kick my nuts..

[@themechanic6117]

😂👍

[@randallnicely760]

🤣🤣🤣

[@erocker78]

Don't you hate working on German cars? I can tell you I don't like them personally. They always have weird nuts and bolts and fasteners that require special sockets and tools. Then they always have to make shit more complicated than it needs to be.

[@themechanic6117]

I'm not a fan of German cars for exactly for the reasons you just described. I turn down most work when it comes to german cars . only do the stuff thats easy n straight forward