Unless your steering box is all worn out, these are the parts you need to replace to get your 1977 to 1985 W123 steering tight again. Fits all model sedans, wagons, and coupes. Be sure to get a front-end alignment after installing these parts. Partial instructions included.

If you plan to keep your 123 and you want it to restore that tight and responsive front end feel, you should consider a front suspension overhaul. The above drawings will help you plan what parts you need to replace.

Nov 11, 2021 · I'm a novice and I rebuilt all the front suspension on my W123 recently. The biggest difficulty I had was removing the spring compressor plates after reinstalling the spring. The spring coils were trapping them.

1) Disconnect the battery, place car securely on jack stands, and remove the front wheels. 2) Install spring compressor and compress spring 3) Remove spring from car.

Unless your steering box is all worn out, these are the parts you need to replace to get your 1977 to 1985 W123 steering tight again. Fits all model sedans, wagons, and coupes. Be sure to get a front-end alignment after installing these parts. Partial instructions included.

May 25, 2010 · Since you mentioned doing the lower control arm bushings, consider doing the Guide Rod mount and guide rod bushing on the control arm while it's all apart. Also, consider rebuilding the Idler arm and make sure you get new sway …

Oct 4, 2023 · Raise and support front of vehicle on jack stands. See our tech article on jacking up your W123 . Remove front wheel from side of vehicle you are replacing tie rod on.

These are the key parts you will need to replace to restore the original ride and road feel on your old 240D, 300D, 300CD, 300TD, 280E and 280CE. link to parts special:...

In this video, I walk the viewer through the front suspension rebuild of a 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D. Be forewarned, this video is LONG, but I thought it best ...

Mar 24, 2014 · Does anyone know where I can get a diagram, which labels all the parts, for my w123 suspension? I have a 1980 model 280e and I want to rebuild the front suspension. I'm finding it difficult to identify, by name, all the parts.