: How To Replace Your Control Arm And Ball Joint – Mercedes Benz – S500 W220

: How To Replace Your Control Arm And Ball Joint – Mercedes Benz – S500 W220

Want to restore that feeling you had when you bought your Mercedes Benz from the dealership? In this video I’ll show you one of the ways on how to do that. One way is to replace your control arm and ball joint at the front axle carrier (lower suspension). You can also call this the radius rod. The reason it’s good to replace your control arm and ball joint is because it has a rubber bushing inside of it that can wear out over time causing your car’s suspension to feel sloppy. With a few simple tools and tricks you’ll be able to swap out your control arms and ball joints like a pro and your car will feel brand new again!

Tools Needed:
Mercedes W-215/220 Control Arm RIGHT Front Lower: http://amzn.to/2pkS9SL
Mercedes W-215/220 Control Arm LEFT Front Lower: http://amzn.to/2oX97Up
1/2 inch drive torque wrench: http://amzn.to/2nQUnF2
1/2 inch drive long ratchet: http://amzn.to/2ofqilO
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1/4 inch drive 8mm socket: http://amzn.to/2p7C3I0
1/2 inch 22mm (short) socket: http://amzn.to/2p7tEEk
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Ball joint separator: http://amzn.to/2ofx2jm
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pry tool: http://amzn.to/2o3nBkV
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Joe Pasquarello says:

Amazon shows two diferent part numbers and two different prices for left and right. But they are the same part according to Mercedes?

harry smith says:

Great video bud but really didn't see the point drilling the hole in the bolt and wiring it up if it really needed it Mercedes would have made it with a hole in the first place the threadlock solution is all you need. A bit OCD imo

Eyes Wide Shut says:

Great video! This is by far the most accurate vid that I have come across for this repair for the S500. It's clear and precise. When you do a search for this repair using the key words it actually does not come up. You should add "control arm" or "lower control arm" or "control arm ball joint" to the video title or description. I think that would increase your chance of getting hits. Your video actually came up on my autoplay list related to other similar repair videos. Thank you for you hard work and dedication. Just subscribed.

TheBrosPower says:

Keep going nice and helpful videos

Maurice Searcy says:

When I did my balljoints I also used the tool and hammer, but I had to get it tight. I was replacing the balljoints, so good to go. Anyway, by the time I rapped the hammer on it the balljoint exploded off the knuckle. And then my car was totalled down the street during a test drive after completing the suspension work (shocks, balljoints, a little lower with a thinner shock pad stuff.)

http://i.imgur.com/34hzsR9.jpg

Going for a 2001 E55 AMG since it's a real simple car. You should also do the brake conversion: It cost me $550 for 2002 C32 AMG remanufactured calipers and rotors. They fit on a W210 upside down, but still, bolt right up. I just had to go down the street to a tractor/construction equipment hydraulic shop for the custom brake lines. Go from 300mm rotor to 345mm rotors. I noticed you have the same Brembo calipers, BTW. They just fit a smaller rotor, so you might be already running 330mm rotors. You can swap the back caliper cover to skip getting custom brake lines.

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