1980 450slc - I need to replace my lower ball joints on the bottom control arm. Can anyone suggest what kind of puller/press would work? The MB special tool cost $700 bucks, way to much $$. Can I get by using another version? Anybody who has done this job I would appreciate suggestions. Thanks

A good universal ball-joint press WILL WORK.

Or you could remove the complete lower arm & take it to a good machine shop & they could press it out. THAT would require a spring compressor.

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On my model replacement ball joiints are bolted on. Need to grind out rivets holding od ones, no press fit required. Adsit Co. has replacements that replace old ones. Good luck. Abe G

The R/C107 chassis does have replacable lower ball-joints thru 1985!

MB part number 115-333-11-27 with a MB list of $72.

I would think that $40 would be a good price for OE quality!

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As MB Doc right as usual! Check adsit Co. bolt on as stated earlier. Grind out old rivets, 3 bolts supplied with joints. Good luck, Abe G

ALL of the 1968-76 W114/115 & all R107 chassis thru 1985 use the same lower ball joint... & I've replaced hunderds of them!


Now the upper joint is not factory replacable.

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Once you are on the page for your car/front end suspension, scroll to bottom page for best price on lower ball joint:

http://www.mercedes-benz-parts-direct.com/

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