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

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►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 года назад

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 лет назад

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 лет назад

You're welcome Vic!

@Leonardo555ZZZ 5 лет назад

Top marks to FCP Euro. Thanks for the instructions.

@mikolaj5902 5 лет назад

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

@spartan5921 Год назад

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.

@justingoodger5383 6 лет назад

What a perfect tutorial!!

@yojoe5311 4 года назад

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 года назад

Thank you very much, Marcus!

@02fredericks 3 года назад

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

@mdgraystone 6 лет назад

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.

@trevorcollison5439 4 года назад

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

@fcpeuro 4 года назад

Thanks, Trevor!

@VivekProinstall 5 лет назад

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

@Mad109R 4 года назад

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

@keeponcruisin7876 2 года назад

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

@coachchris548 5 лет назад

Very well done,thanks

@musskeeterbump 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

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 4 года назад

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

@musskeeterbump 3 года назад

@@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 года назад

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

@biigamg4434 2 года назад

That’s what I always do

@blairsilver8603 2 года назад

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

@alvinw6777 7 лет назад

Awesome work!

@reddragonmirage 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@N.E.ACMG47 2 года назад

Thanks for your way of explaning and sharing !!

@dereksingh1387 4 года назад

Professional and easy to follow. Thanks so much.

@fcpeuro 4 года назад

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

@chrisadams6595 5 лет назад

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 Год назад

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!

@dugaloo 5 лет назад

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

@Rodzilagunz 7 лет назад

fantastic tutorial

@kinglock925 7 лет назад

great video very helpful

@cemreozkurt4925 4 года назад

big thanks for the well made video

@bettyholloway711 7 лет назад

that was excellent video

@bencosgrave6927 5 лет назад

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 года назад

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

@B15SDMDESIGNS 4 года назад

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

@criticaljim1 4 года назад

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

@nAN3ftw 4 года назад

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 года назад

Newton/metro?

@seven73ify 6 лет назад

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

@fcpeuro 6 лет назад

You're welcome!

@adolphstmary9795 2 года назад

Brilliant job

@AZshootist 2 года назад

Very professional presentation. Excellent audio and video.

@fcpeuro 2 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@RayRay-wn5vh 4 года назад

Very well explained and filmed.

@fcpeuro 4 года назад

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

@adamdezsi 2 года назад

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!

@colinaglae2605 5 лет назад

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 !!

@ernestbailey4241 2 года назад

awesome video bro. keep up the good work.

@girishku007 2 месяца назад

Best instructional videos on you tube

@hd4ms 4 года назад

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.

@ruhsatigoek1632 2 года назад

Thanks for the video 👍

@raymaharaj3555 4 года назад

Excellent video. Thanks

@fcpeuro 4 года назад

Glad you like the video, Ray!

@joe9349 Год назад

Thanks man, was a little intimidated.

@tazairtnassim9433 2 года назад

Excellent video! Gréât job

@jvakos 5 лет назад

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

@danishh3819 5 месяцев назад

Thank u sir for beautiful lesson ❤

@drisslekhal7359 4 месяца назад

Good job 👍

@sweetiepie3722 5 лет назад

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?

@simenheistadskavern585 5 лет назад

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

@markgideon23 Месяц назад

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

@fcpeuro 27 дней назад

You can do it!

@thandananisinokwanyana2003 6 лет назад

thank you

@edwardpapp Год назад

Nicely done

@chiefs5822 7 лет назад

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?

@evannguyen 6 лет назад

MJ J clicking, clanking, especially on slow speed sharp turns and on braking

@OzcarMike641 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

You're welcome!

@nadimahmed6840 Год назад

Good job

@garelleegalsim2583 5 лет назад

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

@underpaid01 3 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

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

@MYBLOODYUSERNAMEFFS Год назад

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

@engineer224 3 года назад

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

@anibalnikov47 4 года назад

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

@stevegivelas9769 6 лет назад

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

@Topspinwinner 6 лет назад

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!

@mazharsoufi5270 5 лет назад

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

@JdeBmission Год назад

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

@ndumisodlamini8865 2 месяца назад

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

@Dnasty1 8 месяцев назад

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.

@brooklyn9400 Год назад

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?

@tomb375 4 месяца назад

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.

@ceezauto213 3 года назад

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

@mitigga 2 года назад

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

@richardyarid8211 8 месяцев назад

Solid!

@serolunarrosa 4 года назад

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 года назад

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

@kearyriem3782 Год назад

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

@UhhhhhnooOOo00oO 3 года назад

Just what I want to be doing with my afternoon.

@MrGattor33 6 лет назад

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

@craigrichards5472 3 года назад

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 Год назад

What you needed was a new strut

@georgeachillea5929 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@javoncook2441 5 лет назад

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?

@Casmige 4 года назад

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.

@boigoe Год назад

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..

@jeflores1000 2 года назад

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 Год назад

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.

@nickpark7587 2 года назад

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

@gmann1978 3 месяца назад

Is there a video regarding rear suspension for the W205?

@jimlascody 3 года назад

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

@johnnychiu198 6 лет назад

Thanks for the clip, I need to change the front upper arm (forward) and I was thinking of changing all 4 arms for the front but the mechanic told me the lower control arm (black color in your video) don't usually wears out the bushes. Is that true? What is an estimated time to complete the whole job as the mechanic is quoting 2 - 3 hours. Many thanks

@Leonardo555ZZZ 4 года назад

Yes it is true..the upper control arms wear out a lot faster than the lower cross control arms do.

@IT-TechExpert 2 месяца назад

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

@ericklascaibar9900 5 лет назад

Did you completely take the sway bar off?

@glasser2819 4 года назад

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 года назад

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

@johnsmith-wl8dp 3 года назад

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.???

@Rashedpanjsheri 5 лет назад

Good

@c.h.r.i.s2253 4 года назад

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?

@nasernaser5868 7 лет назад

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

@fcpeuro 7 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@stevegivelas9769 6 лет назад

Thanks One other question Part number 181817 is for a c32amg? My car has 12mm end link holes not 10mm That part number from u guys will work for me? I have bought plenty of things from u guys, and I am from Oshawa Canada

@fcpeuro 6 лет назад

Hello Steve, I'm showing that part number as a direct fit for a C32 AMG.

@reys_live7243 3 года назад

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

@06191Danny 6 лет назад

I had my upper control arm replaced and now I get a very bad shaking and clunking when braking. A shop told me they think it is something with the strut. Is there anything that maybe was overlooked while replacing the upper control arm that would cause this?

@user-en8cz8tg8k 4 года назад

Danny Kreck did you ever check if it was your alignment

@stevegivelas9769 6 лет назад

Is there any way knowing spring rates and checking if they have 12mm holes

@fcpeuro 6 лет назад

Hello Steve, we can help you out further if you can provide us with your VIN. Please email it to products@fcpeuro.com

@rodflo2979 4 года назад

Good work and extremely helpful sir. Is it the same if I load the suspension with a jack or does the wheels have to be on and the can on the ground before torquing the bolts ?

@fcpeuro 4 года назад

Thank you, Rod! Loading the suspension with a jack will work perfectly fine!

@rodflo2979 4 года назад

@@fcpeuro Thank you for your prompt response it is greatly appreciated

@eldon8474 5 лет назад

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 Год назад

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.

@ajmonstern2009drmboy 5 лет назад

Where was the job done is this a FCP Euro shop or your own shop? You make it look easy and enjoyable!

@fcpeuro 5 лет назад

This was done at our facility in Milford, CT.

@1068andy 3 года назад

Good video, Do you not use loctite ?

@shark70007000 20 дней назад

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.

@emilnad5078 3 года назад

Anyone knows if this would be the same on w211?

@djetfire123 5 лет назад

At 10:15, you placed boots on both ends of the bushing. Is that standard on all control arms or just Rein? I just recently had my Control Arms replaced on a similar model and I'm still experiencing "clanking" when riding over bumps.

@uriahmayo106 5 лет назад

djetfire123 sway bar links

@jasonhorst9154 4 года назад

So how would I determine ride height? Would I measure distance of components before jacking up the car? Lowering the car would makes access very difficult, would it not?

@bill3165 2 года назад

After you finish , roll car on a set of portable ramps and torque

@czr3232 2 года назад

Maybe you can help me i need to change the front control arms of a 2004 Mercedes Benz c240 wagon where can i find or buy the control arms that are OEM

@fcpeuro 2 года назад

Hey Capz, those can be found on FCPEuro.com!