So I started collecting the parts from Peshawar and Rawalpindi. Thankfully, I was able to get the lot and stuck to the usuals i.e. Lemforder, Mayle and Febi. I also noted that the prices for the parts varied from shop to shop between cities
1) Front Sway bar bushings replaced with Febi ( # A2013234985 ).
Mercedes W201: Replacing Front Swaybar Bushings
2) Front Balljoints replaced with Febi ( # A1243330327 ).
One of the balljoints was almost destroyed because of the torn boot with dirt and grime in it. I borrowed out a balljoint tool from a friend to get this job done. I wasn't in favor of smacking the balljoint out with a hammer and the tool worked wonders.
The markings on the balljoint need to be aligned with the center of the control arm as indicated below.
The main culprit balljoint
3) The front CA bushings replaced with Mayle ( # A2013300275 ).
These had rusted out and were a PITA to get out. I managed to remove these with a chisel and hammer and later took the CA's to the shop where the new bushings were installed with a press.
The old rusted out bushings
4) Front tierods were replaced with Bryman ( # A2013301503 ).
I was not able to find these in the 3 brands above and were bought after reading good reviews on them. However, will be looking to replace these soon just for some peace of mind
Mercedes W201: Changing Front Tie Rods
5) Both the inner and outer rear CA bushings were shot. Both replaced with lemforder ( Outer # A2203520227 ) and ( Inner # A2013523665 ).
The CA's were removed and taken to get the old bushings out and new ones pressed in with a hydraulic press. One of the outer bushings ( with the rubber seal removed ) had excessive play in it as seen from the 2nd picture
The inner bushes were a sad sight to see
Replacements inbound
6) Complete set of 12 rear multilink suspension bushings replaced with Febi. All the bushings were removed and new ones pressed in with a hydraulic press on the Camber link, Push link and Pull link. All bushings were correctly centered
Mercedes W201: Replacing Rear Multilink Suspension
A picture of the old bushings
7) Rear swaybar links replaced with Febi ( # A1243200289 )
Mercedes W201: Rear Antiroll Bar Link Replacement
8) Rear Subframe bushings replaced with Mayle ( Front # A1243500341 ) & ( Rear # A 2023503408 + A1243506708 ).
The front 2 bushings come out from the top while the back two come out from below. I had sprayed the bolts on these with penetrating oil a few days prior which made the removal easy.
The old collapsed rear subframe bushing next to the new one
9) Steering Idler Arm Kit replaced with Mayle ( # A2014600050 ).
The lower bushing was completely shot and torn. Was a bit of a struggle to get the old one out and the new one in but it was managed in less than 30 minutes
10) Both driveshaft flexdisc's replaced with Mayle ( # A2024100347 ) & ( # A2024101015 )
Mercedes W201: Front/Rear Flexdisc Replacement