ngarover, that $499.00 tool is the Baum tool #BM-116-0462.

There is another BJ tool also listed in the tool catalog for $331.80, TOL-M0063-SIR. this is the tool made by Sir Tools. Pelican lists both tools.

In that thread Diesel911 posted, look at post #4 and a couple below it. Bodyart27 uses a BJ tool, JTC #1849. with this one you use a hyd Press. the tool is sold on E-Bay for $100.00.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/179284-write-up-ball-joints-lower-control-arm-bushings-tool-review-pics.html

Order the Lemfoerder BJ`s, they are the best one`s to use. and the price isn`t too bad. Is there a MB lower BJ that doesn`t use the special tool? Iam not aware of it.

I was lucky, my Indy loaned me his special tool, and they went right in.

Use Funola`s Red Neck BJ removing thread, it sure worked good.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/321615-red-neck-lower-ball-joint-removal.html

This is Roll-Guy`s thread using the HF Ball Joint tool.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/333726-ball-joint-replacement-using-hf-kit-home-made-adapter.html


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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