92 400E Question - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Dr. Sternschnuppe · #1 12-29-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Hirnbeiss

I won't argue with anyone here, since I never did the job on my W124, but there is a DIY for ball-joint replacement PeachPartsWiki: How I Replaced the Ball Joints and Tie Rods . I have read that some 124s do have welded in ball joints, but don't know which ones.

That being said, given that complete control arms with new joints and bushings can be had for about $165 a side, I think that is the way to go by far. Less time and aggravation for more improvement.

Unfortunately, not for the 124.034.

cmcdonnell · #2 12-30-2012, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sternschnuppe

Unfortunately, not for the 124.034.

Thank you for the clarification. I would imagine that it is fairly difficult to tell if the ball joints are welded just by looking at them while assembled. I should have done all of this before it got cold outside. Today it was 35F.