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08-02-2006, 12:15 PM
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Ball Joint Boot replacement tricks needed
I am replacing the ball joint boots on the front lower joints. I am having trouble getting the lower control arm free of the ball joint. The area is too small to use the typical ball joint tool and I dont want to destroy the joint so I dont want to hammer on it in such a way as to damage it. There is little to pry against. I am looking for some ideas as to how to proceed.
Thanks.
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08-02-2006, 02:12 PM
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A pickle fork will damage the boot, but not the ball joint. So if you're replacing the boots anyway, have at it with a pickle fork.
BTW, where did you get just the boots? jp
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08-02-2006, 06:25 PM
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The local Benz dealer - PN 116 586 04 33
I managed to get the job done. I disconnected the top ball joint then was able to angle the spindle outward enough to install the standard screw type ball joint press. They came out no problem.
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08-13-2006, 10:18 AM
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I never removed the ball joint. I just replaced the rubber cover. Joint was good, rubber cover was bad.
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08-23-2006, 08:55 PM
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Ruuber boot
where do you buy just the boot?
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