This is a feeler: Has anyone bought or used the aftermarket installation tool that can be bought for @ $100?
Please refrain from telling me that the auto zone tool will work.
Thanks.
See link below.
Mercedes Benz W213/W126/W220 Ball Joint Installer Tool


Mercedes Benz W213 W126 W220 Ball Joint Installer Tool | eBay

There is no reason for that tool not to work, provided that the necessary press is available.

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There is a thread, on the other board I believe, where someone used it.

You are able to leave the boot on the balljoint for the install, which is a huge advantage over some DIY cludges people have successfully done with the generic C-press.

As Tango notes, however, you need to find someone with a floor-model shop press to actually press it in, or take it to a garage or machine shop. Check out local prices first, the one shop I have found so far, which will do it for me with me bringing in the tool, wanted $100. Not going to happen.

BTW, I am fairly certain one or both varieties of the tool (clamp/press, tube) are available for rental from members here, on the tool rental subforum.

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Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

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Yes I've got access to a pneumatic press so that's not a problem. I had found 1 person to rent from but figured if I ever have another one to do I'd have the tool.
Thanks for the info.

That particular Tool is made for use with a Hydraulic Press.

As previously stated there is a really good writ up on that JTC Tool
Don't remember which of the below it is in. Do a Post Search for JTC and see if that narrows it down.
DIY Links by Parts Category - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
PeachPartsWiki: Do It Yourself Articles - Mercedes Vehicles

This may be the one I was thinking of
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/179284-write-up-ball-joints-lower-control-arm-bushings-tool-review-pics.html

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Freeze your all joint before installing it. Makes the ball joint slide in like butter.

Well you know; I had planned on using liquid nitrogen and doing just that.
Thanks for the info. Tool has been ordered.

I just had a local shop press them in for about $40, they did not need the tool and did a good job...

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I just bought the tool to add to my abilities. I'll let you all know what I think of it.


I have a LOT of spindles to rebuild...

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Did you watch how it was done? I am assuming so as you say they did a good job.

Please let us in on the secret.

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2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

“Let's take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.” ― Joseph Heller, Catch-22

Here is a thread from 2007 where bodyart27 used that tool.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/179284-write-up-ball-joints-lower-control-arm-bushings-tool-review-pics.html


Charlie

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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.

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Ok, thx Charlie.

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

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

if you are going to put them, ya gotta get them out first.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/321615-red-neck-lower-ball-joint-removal.html

This works, I did it.

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

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I have this tool. Got a 20 ton press from harbor freight also.
Posted pics on BW. The tool comes with a large punch to remove
The joints also. Works great BTW. 84 300SD