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Need quick answer on Ball joints
93, 300D, 2.5 T.
I want to replace the front LCA ball joints. I have read some of the W124's are NOT replaceable. I see ball joints sold - Are these replaceable on my car??? If so, suggested brand to buy - Moog?, Lemfoerder, TRW? |
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They are replaceable, but must be removed and replaced at a machine shop, or a shop that has access to a machine shop. Not a DIY project. I just got an estimate for that, myself, although mine aren't bad enough yet to require it.
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1983 300D, the "Avocado" 1976 240D, 4-spd the "Pumpkin", SOLD to Pierre 1984 190D, 2.2L, 5-spd, my intro to MBZ diesels, crashed into in 2002 |
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Oh, the shop will only deal inLemfoerder.
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1983 300D, the "Avocado" 1976 240D, 4-spd the "Pumpkin", SOLD to Pierre 1984 190D, 2.2L, 5-spd, my intro to MBZ diesels, crashed into in 2002 |
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Hmm, my '93 300TD has non-replaceable ball-joints...it may depend on who fixed it last?
cheers
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cheers!! |
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OK, now I am more confused. Got a yes and a no. Anyone else that is highly familiar with this W124 model?
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Yeah, on my '87 124 my indie replaced my left one & will be replacing my right one soon. Cost me about $200 per ball joint.
They are replaceable, but must be done by a professional with the right tools.
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1987 300DT 2002 Ford F-250 7.3 Crew Cab Short Bed |
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Quote:
Give it enough time and the wrong answers will outnumber the correct ones. |
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Yeah, thanks. Everything I have been reading seems to suggest this is very doable but the big thing is the right press I gather. I appreciate the advice.
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where in n.c. are you
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Im running into the same problem on my W126. I need the right press to get the job done, but its a DIY for sure. But since I can not locate a proper press, I still have new ones on the shelf.
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1991 560 SEL / 185k miles 1992 750il / 17k miles - project car |
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I'm located between Burlington and Hillsborough (Durham).
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if you want to bring them by, i'm sure i have what is needed to replace them.
thanks, joe hunt |
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The early 124s have replaceable ball-joints, the late ones are welded in place.
On a '93 I don't know, but I guarantee that the '94/'95 are the welded version. Easy enough to tell from below if there is a weld between the ball-joint and A-arm. None of the later version with the 4-puck brakes have the replaceable ones, which include E 320 and V-8 cars IIRC. If you're buying new though, I suggest replacing with the later version in case you ever decide to upgrade to the big brakes.
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