When I had my TD done years ago, the old mech put the round end of a
ball peen hammer on the bottom of the BJ (arm clamped in a big vise) and
whacked it a coupla times with another BFH, which popped it right out.
Crude but effective. On the SD I think the mech had some kind of press,
or maybe whacked it too, I don't remember.
On both the cars the mech used the proper MB press to slide in the new
BJs. On the TD, Rusty had sent me some crap POS, the flange broke when
he was trying to press it in. Then he replaced it with a Lemforder and
it pressed right in easypeasy. Others have bodged up a press using a
generic HF press but there is a bit of an angle that makes the MB press
easier to use.
--JC
On 6/10/16 7:52 AM, Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote:
Can someone share or point me to a write up on the removal and installation of
the drivers side lower ball joint on a 1985 300D?
I'm trying out a new mechanic, the old one had a couple of strokes over the
last year and his kids are fighting over who and how to run the business. Not
going well at this time.
I ended buying the new Lemforder ball joint from AutohausAZ for 32.36
including shipping. The only downside is it has taken 6 days to get it.
Thanks in advance,
Mike
Michael Esh
231-894-5505
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