1994 e320 balljoint tool
 

Can anyone give me the part # of the tool i need to press the balljoints in on my 1994 e320?? Ive found it easier to get the dealer to order the tools for me if i have the part # already.. any help would be greatly apreciated..

The lower balljoint on the W124 chassis with M104 & M119 engines isn't a replaceable unit!!
So if the balljoint is bad you will need a lower control arm!!

Thats strange, i called the mercedes dealer here in seattle and they said they have the balljoints for 37 dollars each.. numerous aftermarkets list this application also(autozone, etc) . i told them they were for a 94 e320> looks like i might be buying a set of lower control arms.. is there anything else that might cause the car to wander or is it probably the balljoints> thanks for the quick reply> benjay

benjay

I would also check the rear suspension links. They often give a wiggley feel on certain surfaces. It is my understanding the they are not too expensive. How many miles on your car?

112000 MILES

AS posted before, all of the "LIGHTER" cars before 1993 you can replace the ball joints, HOWEVER the cars with the M104 & M119 engines require replacement of the control arm to get the ball joint!!

M.B. Doc is right as usual. My '94 wagon had a bad ball joint and the whole lower control arm needed to be replaced. The job cost about $750 (Connecticut prices).

Does this lower ball joint that causes wiggly feels on certain surfaces also wear out the rear tires? I have gone through 3 sets of rear tires in less than 55,000 miles. I have had the aligment checked and rechecked - it's all fine. I have even now removed the ultra low profile tires that I've been running for factory tires/wheels but the issue is still the same.

Thanks doc! as always i apreciate your help! :D

Tolahouse - That is always the risk when using high performance tires instead of good touring tires. Some high performance summer tires are only rated to last 20,000 miles.