How to replace the lower ball joint on an E class car?
Remove the wheel speed sensor from the steering knuckle. All you need to do is remove the bolt on the sensor and unclip the wire from the plastic holder. Next we need to remove the bolt on the top of the ball joint. Before you do so, first support the control arm underneath using a jack. A transmission jack is ideal in this situation.
How to replace front lower ball joint on CLS W211?
These instructions will show you how to remove and replace the front lower ball joint in a E Class W211 or a CLS W219. Before we begin we need to go over the part numbers we used and the tools needed.
How to fix front suspension squeak on Mercedes W211?
This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. How to repair squeaking/creaking noise from the front suspension on Mercedes Benz W211 e class cars by replacing the lower ball joints. In this DIY I also replace the control arms. The process is different if you have 4-matic. Loading…
How to replace a front lower ball joint?
You will need to push the control arm up. Press out the old ball joint. Once you remove the bolt and move the control arm out of the way you are ready to press the old ball joint out. To get help on how to press the ball joint out see the video below. Next you will need to press in the new ball joint.
Where are the ball joints located on a Mercedes Benz?
The upper ball joint is located at the end of the upper control arm where it contacts the steering knuckle. The lower ball joint is located at the end of the lower control arm where it contacts the steering knuckle. There are other joints around the lower ball joint that look similar to it.
How do you replace the ball on a Mercedes AMG?
Do not tighten it all the way. Then, place the upper ball joint back onto the upper control arm and tighten the three T45 bolts with the 13mm nuts. After you have tightened these, you can then finish tightening the 22mm nut on the lower ball joint.
This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. How to repair squeaking/creaking noise from the front suspension on Mercedes Benz W211 e class cars by replacing the lower ball joints. In this DIY I also replace the control arms. The process is different if you have 4-matic. Loading…
How is the ball joint separated from the control arm?
Figure 4. Separate lower ball joint. Now that you have the lower ball joint separated from the lower control arm, you can now loosen the upper ball joint from the upper control arm. The upper ball joint is held to the upper control arm by three bolts.
Remove the wheel speed sensor from the steering knuckle. All you need to do is remove the bolt on the sensor and unclip the wire from the plastic holder. Next we need to remove the bolt on the top of the ball joint. Before you do so, first support the control arm underneath using a jack. A transmission jack is ideal in this situation.
What are the ball joints on a Mercedes?
Mercedes Ball Joints are little metal connectors that act as a pivot between your car’s steering column and tires. By connecting your steering column and the wheels of your car, the Mercedes Ball Joint provides steering control over the car or truck. This joint, lamentably, can cease functioning due…
How to remove ball joint from upper control arm?
Using a ball joint separator like the Gear Wrench Universal Ball Joint Tool remove the upper ball joint / follower joint from the steering knuckle. This opens in a new window. There are two bolts that connect the upper control arm to frame. Remove both of them.
These instructions will show you how to remove and replace the front lower ball joint in a E Class W211 or a CLS W219. Before we begin we need to go over the part numbers we used and the tools needed.