whunter
03-15-2007, 08:37 PM
Item Number: 2106260119
Main Category: MB
Sub Category: Suspension
Description: SPRING PERCH...Right/Left Front Spring Bracing (two per car)
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dlssmith
03-18-2007, 09:55 AM
On a scale of 1-10, 10 being difficult for the DIY. How hard is it to install the bracing?
whunter
03-18-2007, 05:34 PM
On a scale of 1-10, 10 being difficult for the DIY. How hard is it to install the bracing?
You need:
* Floor jack.
* Jack stands.
* Special MB coil spring tool.
* Grinder to cut away the old one.
* Excellent welding skills.
This is a TEN because it is SAFETY...
Making a grinding or welding mistake here can cause death...
nhdoc
03-20-2007, 09:36 AM
You need:
* Floor jack.
* Jack stands.
* Special MB coil spring tool.
* Grinder to cut away the old one.
* Excellent welding skills.
This is a TEN because it is SAFETY...
Making a grinding or welding mistake here can cause death...
Actually, the MB recommended replacement procedure calls for the new spring perches to be riveted in, not welded. A total of 11 high strength rivets are called for on each perch (four on each "ear" and three in the middle). I believe these are the same location that the spot welds were done at the factory originally but apparently they are now calling for the rivet connection not the spot weld. The procedure is detailed in the WIS as AR62.10-P-0006E. It calls for a "Taurus 4 blind rivet tool" and "100mm extension" as being the recommended riveter.