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Evening all, could anyone point me at a splitter that will be suitable for the track rod ends on my w210? There's various types on fleabay and I've already tried the fork type one which has knackered the rubber seal. I guess the scissor type ones would be better but there seems to be a variation...

Came across the link to video on how to split a suspension ball joint. Not foolproof but there's a bit of explanatory text plus a short video. This is a good example of a picture/video that's worth a 1000 words.:thumb: Splitting an auto ball joint taper Go to step one to see the video.

Looks as if the old bus will require a bit of steering gear work in the near future. :( This will necessarily involve some ball joint splitting. :doh: Techniques employed seem to vary from the " hit it on the side with a large hammer school" :eek: through pickle forks to dedicated scissors type...

Hi all, I've had an MOT advisory on both top ball joints worn. The problem I've got is that the local factors don't list top joints. Do I have to replace the whole top suspension arm? :wallbash:

hi evryone just need some quick advice iv been told that the Front offside lower wishbone ball joint has too much play on my 97 w202 c180 and when turning anti clock wise is making a horrible sound. any advice on how much this is going 2 cost or is it a big job ? thanks

I'm having problems replacing the c.v. boots. I've dropped the half shaft from the hub with no probs but now i can't get the other end out the diff, or remove the c.v. from hub end to slide on new boots. do i have to open diff? if so i have to remove self leveling system and fuel tank to get at...

Just looking for a bit advice, the suspension ball joint on my 190 decided to snap at the pin resulting in the arm being fired down by the coil spring and through the inside of the alloy wheel. Just pulling out of a parking bay so no other damage. I have replaced the ball joint and bush assembly...

Following on from this thread, I've been working out the options regarding replacing the ball joints on my W201. KLANN make a very good hydraulic press kit for replacing the ball joints on the front lower control arms (wishbones) as shown in the following short video clip...

Hi, I've noticed a noise appearing from the driver's side front wheel area on my manual 2.5-16, it sounds like a squeeking/squeal type sound which is more noticable when steering. I haven't driven the car for a couple of weeks, jacked it up to have a very quick look but I haven't got...

guys. my access to this forum has been limited of late but i have taken a picture of a joint that has the split boot in the first picture. the second picture is when the other end of the same rod goes. the aspect is with steering wheel on left lock and looking in from the rear of the wheel on...

Hi, What should it cost to rectify this pls: Near and Offside Front lower anti roll bar linkage excessive play in ball joints. Car: CL500 1997 Thanks

Hi all I got an advisory 2 services ago that my rear propshaft bush has slight wear on it. That was now 25k ago so I plan to go under the car and see how bad it is so I can get it sorted. Is it a visual check or how can i asses the condition of the joint? The car is a 1999 C200 auto with...

... was reported on a health check from my local MB dealer. Just tonight I noticed it making a noise on hard right lock. Does £225 all in sound good or bad for this (2000 W215) and how urgent is it?

Merc are replacing the ball joints on my forthcoming CL under the warranty. Will this affect the wheel alignment and if so will they re-align the wheels under warranty ? Cheers CJ

I'm a recent owner of a 2003 w211 with 35K miles on the clock. I've been informed by a trustworthy mechanic that both front Ball joints need to be replaced and that its a common fault. I will be able to get them replaced under warranty. My question is, will they go again after another 35K miles...

Gent’s I need to swap out the lower ball joints on my 202 C Class, last weekend I had the wheel off to suss out what was involved and the way the ball joint is bolted on seems to me as though other bits need to be removed to actually get if off, just undoing the two nuts would free it, but it...

Slight knocking over uneven ground from front driver side. Whipped the wheel off and there's a fair bit of visible play from the lower ball joint. Got a pair of ball joints from Euro Car Parts (£36 inc.VAT) and set about changing them. Stupidly, despite seeing the taper on the new ones, I didn't...

Bit of advice needed on a W203 I'm looking at. Previous owner had some work done on replacement bushes, ball joint and rear (? )tracking rods. He had it done at a local garage not the stealers. Firstly, is this kind of thing normal on a W203 at that sort of low mileage. Secondly, is it a...

Help again please, My lovely car (C180 Elegance 1996) just failed MOT on both sides lower suspension arm having excessive play in a ball joint. Is this something major and can I possibly do it myself (the mechanic who did my MOT is going on holiday and won't be able to fit the car within 10...

Hi All Have my NCT (MOT) today on my W220 S320, it failed the last time on an Offside Front (Right) Ball Joint, I've now had this replaced which I thought was responsible for the squeeking in that area but the squeeking is still there when I run over relatively minor bumps. My Question, Is...