🚗 Classic Fault — Mercedes-Benz W201 (1982–1993)
W201 190E rear trailing arm bush wear
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$80 – $250 GBP
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Bush press, trailing arm tools
📋 Overview
The five-link rear suspension trailing arm bushes wear and cause rear instability and tyre wear.
🩺 Symptoms
- Rear end instability
- tyre wear on inner edges
- clonking from rear
- car feels nervous at rear
🔍 Possible Causes
- Worn trailing arm bushes
- worn toe link bushes
- worn wheel bearing
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Jack rear and check for trailing arm movement. Inspect bushes for cracking or collapse.
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Trailing arm bush replacement
81% of users confirm this fix worked (19 reports)
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