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Old 12-11-2017, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by BillGrissom View Post
Don't know about your car, but on my 1985 300D it is tricky to replace. Yours looks similar. There are several posts w/ photos. You must remove the spindle to work on the bench. Getting the old out isn't too hard (beat w/ large hammer). You need a C-clamp ball joint press to install the new one, and some patience.
I pretty much have to buy the c clamp ball joint press that is offered in a kit correct?
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