[Hirnbeiss]

This is for Hondas, but the idea looks like it should work on our front lower ball joints as well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSQlfy0jMt4

If anyone tries it out, let us know success or failure.

 

[megadamp]

That looks like a very new car to me. Try that on a 14 year old ML and it may have different results.

 

[alphonsohall]

My lower front ball joint flew out after a single blow with a lump hammer, the new replacement is 'pulled' into position by the locknut in conjunction with the special pin tool.

Mercedes Benz M-Class Pin Wrench Front Rear Axle Ball Joint Socket Tool | eBay

 

[croat]

My lower front ball joint flew out after a single blow with a lump hammer, the new replacement is 'pulled' into position by the locknut in conjunction with the special pin tool.

Mercedes Benz M-Class Pin Wrench Front Rear Axle Ball Joint Socket Tool | eBay

Same here. No need to waste time and money trying to press out old BJ.

 

[ny_racer_xxx]

The biggest problem with removing ball joints, is if they were over-tightened... If they were torque in place, you should have no issue removing them...

CR