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G-AMG G-Class DIY Host Date registered: May 2006 Location: South Texas Vehicle(s): '04 G55, '80 280GE, '99 S420, '98 E320, 2011 E350 ![]() | Photo DIY- Rear Sway Bar Link/Bushing R/R Well, I guess this one is a "Whoops" Sorta' Moment in Life... While performing the Brake Overhaul on the "Queen", I noticed the Left Rear Sway-Bar Link was, Literally, MISSING!! Perhaps it is one of those psychological phenomenon where if the Brain does not SEE it, it does not register it. Where I made my GREATEST Error, though, was not listening to my "Inner-Voice" telling me to Take the Car out of Service until I fixed the part. Unfortunately, my #2 son (who recently got his driver's permit) was really wanting to drive the S for the first time, and my wife wanted the "Yakuza" wagon back. Soooooo, I Caved-in, and placed the car back into service thinking "It's *JUST* a Sway bar link"..... As you can see from the first pic, the absence of a Sway-Bar caused severe damage, and yielded ALOT of work for me to fix. Since the CV Joint was knocking against the Suspension Links, it destroyed the Outer CV Joint & Boot. In the process, it must have also Taken out the Inner CV Joint, as well. Since I had not been driving the car, I was not aware there was any abnomal sounds. Anyhooo, no crying over spilled milk, until I looked into Replacing the Half-Axle..... YIKES!! Really Expensvie!! Since the "Queen" has 180,000 Miles under her belt, I thought, "Why would I put a NEW, Expensive Axle". Sooo, I found a nice Low-Mileage (50K) Shaft for $38 bucks!! Sure beats $1,100!! Since I already had the Overhaul/Repair set, I opted to Dismantle the Doner Shaft to Inspect, and RE-Grease with Fresh Grease. Here is the Damaged Outer CV Joint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTRdVXMQcDY&feature=youtu.be I followed WIS which is probably overkill, but since I'm a Nooob at this Job, I opted to follow their Instructions. Please be very careful, as some parts are heavy (ie. Exhaust). This Post is designed for "Entertainment Purposes ONLY" and not as a guide or reference. Use it at your own Risk!! G (1.jpg) (2.jpg) (3.jpg) (4.jpg) (5.jpg) (6.jpg) (7.jpg) (8.jpg) (9.jpg) (10.jpg) (11.jpg) (12.jpg) (13.jpg) (14.jpg) (15.jpg) (16.jpg) (17.jpg) (18.jpg) (19.jpg) (21.jpg) (22.jpg) (23.jpg) (24.jpg) (25.jpg) (26.jpg) (27.jpg) (28.jpg) (29.jpg) (30.jpg) (31.jpg) (32.jpg) (33.jpg) (34.jpg) (35.jpg) (36.jpg) (37.jpg) (38.jpg) (39.jpg) (40.jpg) (41.jpg) (42.jpg) (43.jpg) (44.jpg) (45.jpg) (46.jpg) (47.jpg) (48.jpg) (49.jpg) Attachments ---------------- ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||
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