The top ball joint has some movement. A bad thing.

My research suggest that the top ball joint is repaired by replacing the upper control arm. Wow, that seems like a big project.

Questions please:

• Is the upper ball joint repairable?
• Is it true that the whole control arm needs changed?
• I usually replace suspension parts in pairs, but the control arm?

I see that Pelican Parts has the lower ball joints and the control arm (with no upper ball joints available). All consistent with what I've read, replace the control arm not the upper ball joint.

Summary:
What are my options?

Thanks

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Thanks for the help
Bill Fisher

'86 560SL (186K) - Now a 'classic' : Registered as an Historic Vehicle
02 E430 in the stable
'14 LS460 (Lexus)
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'95 E420 (198K) found a new home
'99 E320 (80K) (gave it's life for me as we hit a bumper)
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'90 300E (65K) Sold to an Mercedes Lover
'92 190E (215K) - retired to the salvage yard
'93 500SEL (214K) - Moved to another family, still runs like a young pup

Just replace the whole thing, it does not cost much and is fairly easy to replace.

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