[aullein]

2005 E320 CDI. Will this tool work guaranteed?? Would be nice to hear it form someone that has actually used it with success.
thanks in advance guys.

OTC 6295 Front End Service Set, Includes 5-Tools For Ball Joints and Tie Rods | eBay


Please feel free to chime in with whatever kit you used on a W211 that worked.

 

[pinkster]

Not to replace the ball joints. You will need something like this to replace them.

 

[cowboyt]

Yep, that's what I use, and they're good on W220's as well. The reason for that is that it's the same ball joint, both on W211's and W220's (and W215's, for that matter).

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-ball-joint-assembly-lemforder-2113300435

 

[hangit]

If you have an Autozone, Oreilly's or other auto parts store you can take advantage of their free loaner program. That's what I did. The only tool I purchased was this from harbor freight.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-4-quarter-inch-forged-ball-joint-separator-99849.html

John

 

[aeubank]

I got the Mercedes Mater Ball Joint kit. Not too expensive from ebay. You need this to remove the ball joint from the socket. The press works really nice make sure to lube it with anti seize first. You will need a tool from your original kit to break free the ball joint from the nut side.

I never liked that rent a tool program.

Here is one on ebay:
Mercedes Benz Master Ball Joint Press Repair Remover Installer Tool W211 W163 | eBay

 

[aullein]

Does anyone know what cup sizes I'll need to press the ball joints in/out? I checked out Advanced auto parts kit and theirs is pretty extensive.

https://www.amazon.com/Alltrade-648617-Master-U-Joint-Service/dp/B0028QGT86

Looking to do this by Friday, so ordering an exact kit online not an option. Plus I cant stomach to pay the ridiculous labor these shops want.

 

[aeubank]

Does anyone know what cup sizes I'll need to press the ball joints in/out? I checked out Advanced auto parts kit and theirs is pretty extensive.

https://www.amazon.com/Alltrade-648617-Master-U-Joint-Service/dp/B0028QGT86

Looking to do this by Friday, so ordering an exact kit online not an option. Plus I cant stomach to pay the ridiculous labor these shops want.

I would just get the Mercedes Master Ball Joint kit referenced above. Not sure of the sizes. There are different 'sizes' needed to remove and install the ball joints.