w212 E63 CONTROL ARM Replacement ~ DIY ~

[@NaohmConnor]

Great video, I think I'll do my E350 Wagon soon now that I'm over 100k. One suggestion is to turn the nut and not the bolt at the subframe. If it's ever had an alignment, you'll spin that bolt and shear the tab on the subframe.

[@kadenlags781]

I wanted to say Thank you very much. I followed the video step by step, making sure to do everything right. Needless to say, it ended up fixing all the noises I was hearing. Life saver this guy is.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Great to hear!

[@urmahhuh]

Yea this guy is the real deal, and very helpful

[@BloodlineMedia]

Great video! Calipers look awesome.

[@cameronclgn3]

Can you do a video of taking calipers off and how you painted them? Also where the center jack point is in the front?

[@ExoticCarDIY]

I have some limited footage of the calipers, but not really enough for a video. Essentially just several hours of sanding with 320 grit, then 600. I did three coats of base, then installed the decals I made, and then three coats of clear. As for the jacking point, there is a 2x3 rectangle kind of dead center under the front of the car that people jack from. I've never jacked here, if the jack slips it will hit some pretty critical engine parts. Plus my cars are so low and it's so far back from the bumper that no normal floor jack can reach it. So I pretty much always just jack on the four pads underneath the rockers

[@pjhale1784]

just bought a 2010 e63 amg my first Mercedes. Just completed the big brake conversion thanks for the videos

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Glad I could help

[@83estrada]

Wow thank you so much! a non dealer repair shop was trying to charge me over $3k to do these!

[@Timeless_Essence]

That is fucking insane robbery. Never go back to that place, they was surely trying to rob you blind.

[@83estrada]

@@Timeless_Essence Yeah I'm never going back, I just went there because they're a big euro car shop and I had just bought my car and it needed a Service B so I wanted to have an inspection to see how everything was, but never again going there lol

[@TTUNDRA450K]

Do these also fit the 2012, 2013 E63 AMG sedan as well? From the research you have done. Both of mine are broken. Great channel!!

[@RDBBAZ]

I also have a 2012 wagon......any confirmation on it fitting?

[@MBZXZ]

yes, i work for benz dealership, those arms should be the same for all w212 chassis

[@ilovelammy]

hey man im quite new to this but i love watching your videos helps me learn for my 2014 cls63s. you think its the same control arms and ball joint you listed i can get for my car?

[@ExoticCarDIY]

They should be the same, you could double check the Mercedes part numbers for both to verify

[@brent2327]

@@ExoticCarDIY I was going to ask the same thing. I have a 2016 CLS63 and I need to do this mod. Hearing all kinds of squeaky/ shifting sounds from mine.

[@projectblurple]

FPC Euro confirms that’s both 2016 cls63s and 2014 e63s share the exact part. I’ve been looking for a solution on my 16’ cls63s and I’m going to go with the one in the link.

[@A1XRD]

We need more vids on this W212 E63 Kenny, not enough guys like you. Any chance you can dive into the rumours of most M157s running with bend rods according the Tasos ? And what we can do to prevent this.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

I could be wrong, but I think it's related to the oil solenoid. Check out my video on that

[@kalleandersson1810]

Great videos man! Recently bought my first e63s s212 2015 and your content is really inspiring. Can you make a video of oil service on the transmission if you don’t already have? Thanks from Sweden

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Great suggestion!

[@dillonjayanthan123]

Are the aftermarket control arms installed here also made of forged aluminum like the OEM control arms? If not what is it made of?

[@maddoxx6250]

I need to replace all the control arms and the links and will do the alignment after by myself. Unfortunately I can‘t find the the base alignment spec for the e63s 4 matic. Do you have a link for a alignment sheet? Thx brother ✌🏽

[@ExoticCarDIY]

I think I found them on MB world. I can't find a link right now, I think there is specs in my DIY alignment video

[@zhxxx185]

Just did the trick and went out for a short drive and today my morning commute, it shifts so much smoother, and i didnt even get a engine code for the disconnection. 14 E63S here with 45k miles, just curious have you ever experienced mixed in oil in coolant, just found out yesterday when i topped off some coolant in the middle of summer which never happened last 6 years ownership, and theres little bit oil on the reservoir cap , traced the system couldn't find leaks or foggy residue around hoses, intercooler etc. Tasted my oil from dipstick it wasnt sweet either. just trying to see whats your thought on that issue if you dont mind giving some input, really appreciated it.

[@kingtitosglove]

Thanks for this video man! Quick question... If the passenger side is not failed is it cool to just do drivers side? Also someone mentioned grease? Is it necessary to grease these things?

[@ExoticCarDIY]

If going OEM, just do one. If aftermarket, buy the pair. There are no grease fittings, no need to grease

[@w.w.trader1813]

hello, do you know why 355s have a mesh grill at the back and others have a painted element

[@ExoticCarDIY]

All 355 came with painted rear bumpers to my knowledge. When the dealers converted regular 355s to the challenge race cars, they installed the black mesh grills. They look great and also provide much needed cooling so it's a very popular upgrade and many people buy them and install them on regular cars

[@stevenphilips683]

How are the control arms working on you car to date?

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Zero issues. I did notice later that my steering wheel was like 2° to the left, I double checked the alignment, everything was still perfect, but I did do about a 16th turn on each tie rod straighten the wheel out. Other than that they're working great

[@samituomisto106]

If those bolts are Nm + degree, they are torq to yield bolts, that are one time use only...

[@meekylesiddiqui7311]

Amazing vid can you do one on tie rods? And sway bar links another one for the shocks would also be nice ❤️

[@ExoticCarDIY]

I do not have a tie rod video, but I actually have two front shock videos which include the sway bar links both in my suspension lowering videos

[@kadenlags781]

Do you by chance know what coolant this car would take?

[@rrohit5276]

Just saw on FCP that they got a tool to replace the bushing itself. You reckon is it worth it or is it more safer to just buy the new control arm. Many thanks.

[@fordxbgtfalcon]

147k miles on mine and still working perfectly.

[@RDBBAZ]

Great Video! Love the channel and you have helped me quite a bit. Have a 2012 e63 Wagon. Would love to know if anyone has guidance on a Carplay unit that would work.......wireless video to screen would be a bonus. I currently have a GTA Car Kits unit that works well but it has no video feature. I am being picky. Also a Video on the timing chain old vs new design debate?

[@watspopin]

now i hav to go check...thanks

[@paulaguilar8833]

Where do you drive this car? It's super clean undedrneath!

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Roads are nice down here in Florida. I clean all my cars top and bottom like a weirdo too haha

[@bill4616]

I really enjoy your videos keep them coming !!. Picking up my first E63, it's a 2016 with 33k. I think I am paying a little on the high side at 47K but it is immaculate, Mercedes-maintained and clean car fax. It has the BS sound system but not sure what other options, no window sticker, and Mercedes will not give the non mercedes dealer a copy. Any idea on how to figure out which non-obvious options it has ? Thanks

[@DutchOrbit]

You’re paying 10k over market

[@ronenmatatov1193]

I see you mentioned toe on the alignment? I have a gt63 ! How do i explain to an alignment shop to fix the toe so it wont wear my tires? Also great video i replaced thess control arms 10x on my cls63 !

[@ExoticCarDIY]

When you go into an alignment shop you can ask for them to set just the toe to zero. It's literally a tenth of the work of a full alignment. Many shops will offer a considerable discount to just do toe instead of a full alignment. However I'm sure there are still quite a few places that will still insist on paying for the whole thing

[@ralphvonfellbach9073]

How can you tell the ball joint is bad? I assume thats also on all other w212?

[@MBZXZ]

I ask you about the hood gap many months ago, there’s another way to adjust the hood gap on the hood latch, saw a korean video how to adjust it , no one knows how to before that

[@ExoticCarDIY]

And one of my videos, I go into pretty good detail about how to adjust the front bumper. Check out my fixing license plate bumper holes video

[@MBZXZ]

@@ExoticCarDIY yes the bumper is one way, the hood latch can do a little better, now im happy , the hood gap is even now

[@SCALTAZs]

is the kmac supposed to replace the stock control arm bushing? do i need it if im buying the mevotech control arm? also does the amazon link fit right and left control arms or just the left one ? thnx

[@ExoticCarDIY]

The kmac bushing is just an alternate option to fix the stock control arm. Unless you're looking to significantly adjust the alignment, you do not need the kmac bushing. Both the stock and the Amazon mevotech control arms fit either side there is no left and right.

[@SCALTAZs]

@@ExoticCarDIY thanks for the reply i just ordered 2 mevotech arms. ill be doing a coilover swap on my e63 but gonna get it inspected first to know if theres anything that needs replacing suspension wise!

[@Ghamdanozzz]

Great job. I will check my 2015 E63 🤩

[@juancastro-xh6er]

What is the part or link thanks

[@ExoticCarDIY]

It's all in the description

[@kadenlags781]

Question: With the bushings cracked, do you hear a cracking noise when turning the wheel? Because my w212 e63 makes a very annoying cracking/grinding noise when turning at slow speeds.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Yes, low speed noises probably the number one symptom

[@kadenlags781]

@@ExoticCarDIYthank you so much. I’ve been trying to figure out what it was for so long. I kept thinking it was the cv joint or just the driveshaft itself.

[@andrewb.duvalliv2757]

My lift is 4 post. Any reason I can't do this job with weight on the tires? I can't think of reason off hand but I am new to the car.

[@andrewb.duvalliv2757]

Watched again and You answered My question . Thanks

[@JettaRedIII]

By the way, did you replace the bolts?

[@ExoticCarDIY]

No

[@AlmightyBeezy]

When you drive your E63s, are you always in C, S, or S+?

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Probably 50%S 35% s+, 15% M, and 0% C

[@AlmightyBeezy]

@@ExoticCarDIY do you have a video explaining why you choose S over S+? I’m taking delivery of mine Friday so I would be interested to see why you or others choose different driving modes. Of course I’ll never use C tho, that’s not even an option lol

[@ExoticCarDIY]

@@AlmightyBeezy C is soft, starts in second gear. S feels like how the car should normally feel. S+ holds gears longer, even under moderate acceleration, the shifts are much firmer, even when you hit the break it down shifts. Manual is fun for moderate driving

[@kingtitosglove]

Do you know if the rear height changes when you switch modes? ​@@ExoticCarDIY

[@JoseNavarro-eb2rp]

Love this guy

[@erraf430]

Great video, as allways !

[@mark006868]

Exotic Car DIY...21mm= 13/16ths...and...when buying cheap aftermarket control arms....it's always a good idea to add high quality grease in that boot...cause you never know what kind of grease is in there.... or if there is any grease at all....just saying...

[@Berti_00]

Kenny do these fit the cls63s also? I've recently done mine but just for future

[@msingh72]

These do fit I just replaced both on my 2016 cls63s a few days ago

[@Berti_00]

@@msingh72 nice

[@0-60STYLE]

Love these videos

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Keep watching, I'll keep making them! Thanks

[@nicholasn.2883]

i’ve let these squeak to death for 2 months had no idea it was this easy. a shop wanted to charge me like 6 grand 💀granted i did break all of the control arm bushings going over train tracks at 80 but the point still stands

[@nova_squad_bossx1818]

Part number please mine are making all kinds of noise

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Everything's in the description

[@richards-garage]

Love my W212 E63

[@hookahspot8973]

2 days late, bro I literally just put them on, I saw them and I figured that it is a POS product because no one talked about them on the MBforms so I got 2 OEM’s from FCP for 700 bucks 😢, but I guess the life time warranty tho FCP means they will last forever or every 20K miles 😂

[@DutchOrbit]

I'm pretty sure those are painted steel and not "black color". Aluminum flexes and the rubber takes the abuse and flexes. The steel will just bend and fuck your alignment if you hit anything like a curb too fast.

[@ExoticCarDIY]

Interesting comment...both the stock parts and the aftermarket parts are both steel so not sure where you can get aluminum ones. I definitely prefer not to hit any curbs.

[@DutchOrbit]

@@ExoticCarDIYI was wrong.

[@willysir8836]

Sorry to tell that there is no more reliable than OEM or Lemforder brand

[@88elbron88]

Man i replaced both sides 4 times...

[@AnontheGOAT]

Dang son. I saw his first video and just did the weld mod when mine started moving.

[@MBZXZ]

i did 2 times with in a year, those arm are not good for sliding or hard track

[@besicm1]

Danm yall drive alot. I'm going on 10yrs now on stock arms, still fine 😮

[@AnontheGOAT]

@@besicm1 it doesn’t take a lot of driving for those to move. I put like 5k miles on in the last 2 years. That’s all it took for the drivers side to move.

[@besicm1]

@@AnontheGOAT yea it's weird. I went on a few 10hr road trips on mine, did the tail of the dragon as well a few times on them, car got 34k, still holding up fine tho. But il be changing them eventually for piece of mind