Decided after I posted this that it sounded a bit cryptic. I mean no offense. I have been fooled myself at times. I replace upper ball joints in our 4Runner at one point because I was convinced that it needed it. However, after I had them out - and ruined in the process, I discovered that there really was nothing wrong with them. That is why I suggest that you have someone familiar with suspension check them even if you check them yourself. I am fortunate in that my wife's brother is a licenced mechanic and I can get a good second opinion without much trouble. I just go into the shop for an oil change and ask him to check anything that I have doubts about.
Randy -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of R A Bennell Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 12:05 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] wheels falling off Very simply, wiggle, pry etc to see if there is looseness in the joint. However, if you have to ask the question, you may be better advised to take it to a shop and have them check and advise. Randy -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 11:44 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] wheels falling off So, the recent discussion of ball joint failure has me wondering, is there a way to detect a worn ball joint before it fails? I have some noises in the 300D front end but it seems to be right on the firewall so I'm thinking it's the track rods. How would I check for worn ball joints, or other wear in the front end? Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
