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sjcruiser 12-05-2003 02:48 PM

What's involved in replacing lower balljoint on W126 ?
 
Hello all,

Mine is an '86 560SEL. As the subject already stated, I'd like to tackle the job myself with a local shop help removing and pressing in the new joint (US-DS).

Do I need to remove front wheel hub/bearings on the process ?
If the answer is yes, then I'll wait till new rotors are required.

Please advise!
TIA,
Frank.

engatwork 12-05-2003 03:43 PM

Quote:

Do I need to remove front wheel hub/bearings on the process
yes

rickg 12-05-2003 03:50 PM

Make sure you have a shop lined up ahead of time. Alot of them don't have the appropriate press. Others won't do it unless they also get to sell you the parts.

sjcruiser 12-05-2003 04:23 PM

Thanks for the quick replies...

Jim,
Just got off the phone with an MB tech at an independent shop, he quoted $170 including alignment with self-supplied part. He indicates that the front hub/bearings, even though closed, would be untouched. What's your opinion ?

Thanks again,
Frank.

rickg 12-05-2003 04:58 PM

If you take the whole car in, and they have the right press, yes thay can do it with the hub still on. That sounds like a good price if that's for both sides. I was quoted at my indie shop at something like $185 per side. That's why I decided to tackle it myself.
Oops. Sorry Jim:D

engatwork 12-05-2003 05:09 PM

Doesn't sound like a bad deal:). I imagine you could do this job by pulling the spindle and leaving the hub/brgs intact but who would want to?


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