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Originally Posted by Duwils
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?
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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