I used it today to replace a LCA (and the lower ball joint while I was there).
I had no problems getting the discs or center column in (w210, non-4matic). It compressed smoothly (ball thrust bearings will do that for ya!), and was easy enough to turn with a normal 1/2" drive ratchet and a 19mm socket. The plates locked into position securely and didn't give any hint of wanting to rotate. Tomorrow I'm gonna do the lower ball joint on the other side. (I already had the LCA replaced...) One caveat; w210 lower ball joints fit into the knuckle and the LCA in a similar manner, except the knuckle side has a locator pin (and the taper can't spin on you.). That locator pin has a nasty habit of sticking in the knuckle (and breaking off there). It's tough to get a straight shot at it, and to drill it, you really should pull off the rotor, hub and dust shield, but I got out a sharp center punch and bought some 12" long drill bits (1/8 and 3/16... Couldn't find a 7/32 anywhere...) a bit of patience and a bit of oil later, and I had a clean hole. I slathered the locator pin on the replacement with a bit of anti-seize, in case I have to replace the ball joint ever again. -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
