I have a spring compressor tool, the rubber bushings still seem to be pretty good. More than likely I'll take the control arm out and take it to a shop to get the ball joint replaced.
Hendrik Peter Frederick wrote: > That's pretty much the repair limit. > > Not a terrible job, the tool from Harbor Freight will work if you > make and adapter to push the old one out. > > Jack car and support with a jackstand under the control arm (this is > absolutely necessary unless you want to remove the spring). Remove > strut and steering knuckle, then press the old ball joint out and the > new one in. There are index marks on the new joint, install with > them perpendicular to the centerline (side to side rather than front > to rear!) as the joint is directional and will die fast if you put it > in wrong. Reinstall strut and steering knuckle and you are on your way. > > You should replace the control arm if there is wear or play in the > inner pivot bushings, though -- they are very difficult to replace if > they are like the W124 ones, and it's much easier to just swap the > control arm. That requires the MB spring compressor tool, though. > > Peter > _______________________________________ 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
