The official MB tool works like butter. My Indy loaned me his. I`ve been looking for a used one, but they cost more than a rusted out W123.


400 × 250 - sirtools.com



Here is one for $100 but you will need to spend $200 for a hyd Press.
Or if you know someone with a press would be cool and cheaper.

760 × 692 - benzworld.org




Or you can use ROLLGUY`s method of making an adaptor and the HF big "C" Press.

Ball joint replacement using HF kit and home made adapter


You will have to beat the Lower Ball joint out with a BFH and a Socket on the end of the BJ.

I used FUNOLA`s Red Neck method, worked great and I didn`t have to hold the Steering Knuckle with one hand and beat with the other.

Red neck lower ball joint removal

Or stick it is a vice.


1280 × 960 - benzworld.org




Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

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