Ball joint replacement and wheel alignment
From what I am aware replacing the ball joints should not affect the wheel alignment. Its usually track rod ends that cause a problem.
Have a word with Ollie (BlackC55)...he would be able to give you an accurate answer.
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Hmmm
That's what I was thinking, I've asked the seller to ask Merc. so maybe they'll do it as a gesture of goodwill.
That's what I was thinking, I've asked the seller to ask Merc. so maybe they'll do it as a gesture of goodwill.
It certainly does. Disturbing any front suspension joint, no matter how little, has an impact on wheel alignment.
grober
MB Master
There are 2 ball joints on the front suspension upper and lower. The upper one appears to be integral with the suspension arm whereas the lower one is replaceable in the existing arm. If either arm was removed to replace a ball joint then a suspension re-alignment would probably be necessary particularly the lower arm which has an eccentric bush-- 40 in the diagram http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.as...GA=722.633&CT=F&cat=65N&SID=33&SGR=030&SGN=01
. If the lower ball joint was replaced "in situ" without the arm being removed then "in theory" re-alignment should not be necessary. However checking the tracking afterwards would still be desirable. In practice if the front tyres are worn unevenly due to prior suspension wear then its very difficult to set up the car properly without a fresh set of tyres .
. If the lower ball joint was replaced "in situ" without the arm being removed then "in theory" re-alignment should not be necessary. However checking the tracking afterwards would still be desirable. In practice if the front tyres are worn unevenly due to prior suspension wear then its very difficult to set up the car properly without a fresh set of tyres .
I couldn't have worded your post any better.
wheels-inmotion
Active Member
Wheels-inmotion might know the answer to this one...
grober had that one well under control.
I feel that any component change that involves the wheels position would require the Geometry to be checked.
With the cost of tyres you cannot afford not to.
