Well after i did it, replaced my ball joint on my W140, More front end suspension/steering DIY guides for the W140 will be coming soon once the parts comes in. But for now Ball joints guide is all i have. Enjoy!

Attached Files

W140 Lower Ball Joint DIY Guide.pdf (697.3 KB, 1414 views)

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Was the joint splitter the one from Harbor Freight?

I need to get one for my steering linkage's replacement on the TE and I wasn't sure if the HF one will do or not.

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Did this job. One question:

Should the ball joint be flush with the steering knuckle? This is as far as I could get it wiggling, pounding, and using the impact on the nut.





The other side that has been on the car since I bought it from the PO has the same amount of clearance and isn't flush either. So either they screwed up before or that's the way it is supposed to be.

That's as far as they go , your in!