Too late! I already popped it off with everything still attached. I might have a problem getting the new ball joint back into the control arm because it just cleared when it came out. Didn't have any problems removing the balljoint with a balljoint press. Used the original adapter that came with the press but will make a custom adapter for the other side when it needs to be done.

Funny thing, the new Lemforder ball joint pressed in with my fingers. That can't be right, right? I've got an exchange comming for it this afternoon. Where there different size balljoints used on the W124 or is this most likely a manufacturing defect?