I am replacing some of the remaining links on the rear

suspension. On the control arm strut (tie rod) there appears to

be a type of a ball joint going into the wheel carrier and the strut

won't come out. How do you extract it and then install the new O

One?? Can it be done without a special tool? If not what tool do I

need.

Attached is a picture with the stubborn end circled in yellow.

Thanks for the help.

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'90 300SE 298k
-300K and it gets put into retirement.
'80 300D 255k Purchased new by family in 1980.

Had a:
1973 220 (gas)
1980 300SD
1992 400E

That's a standard tie rod end with a taper fitting, you need a tie rod tool to get it out.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!

Thanks PSfred. Now off to the store to buy one. Appreciate the help.