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Old 11-30-2016, 03:59 AM
ThatOne ThatOne is offline
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Originally Posted by Duwils View Post
I am a newbie to board with some intermediate mechanical experience as a DIYer. I recently changed out the front pads, inspected the rear pads, and removed a ton of air from the brake lines on a relatively well maintained 1993 MB 300E 2.8 (W124). @ days after completing that I notice a slight wobble and check and inflated all 4 tires.

On the way back from the beach I pull over and as I am making a slight right turn... POP and dragggggg...

I have an attached the pic that I took immediately after it happened and before I had it towed home.

Does anyone have experience and know the DIY level of experience to fix this mid-major job?
Here's a very good thread with some good pictures

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/268050-how-replacing-ball-joints-w124-300e.html

If you decide to go that DIY route I have the ball joint tool seen in those pictures

Last edited by ThatOne; 11-30-2016 at 04:45 AM.
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