How To Replace Your Control Arm And Ball Joint [Mercedes Benz S500 W220]

#Mercedesbenz #ControlArm #SClass #S500
Want to restore that feeling you had when you bought your Mercedes Benz from the dealership? In this video I'll show you how to replace your control arm and ball joint. 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 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:
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1/2 inch drive torque wrench: amzn.to/2nQUnF2
1/2 inch drive long ratchet: amzn.to/2ofqilO
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1/4 inch drive 8mm socket: amzn.to/2p7C3I0
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Hammer: amzn.to/2oPudne
pry tool: amzn.to/2o3nBkV
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[@MrPhymed]

Finally a DYI where the arm is torqued under load. Good job bro!

[@anon8613]

Lots of good ones say that. But lots of dumb ones dont either. blows my mind lol

[@jrjames9599]

Thanks for the vid! It answered a question of whether to needed to have the arm under load before tightening it and yes you do. Thank you.

[@dr.marka.f.knightm.d.7699]

Those are crown nuts...so they are designed as locking nuts that should not vibrate loose. However, if you do want the extra security of a locking mechanism....why not just use a Cotter pin?

[@eyeswideshut7354]

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.

[@GarageDynamics]

Hi Benny Palma! You're welcome! I'm glad I can be of service to you. Thank you as well!! I appreciate your help and thanks for subscribing to my channel :)

[@jandefamily1670]

do you remember what size sockets needed for this job

[@citizenoftheuniverso]

Amazing video, I was looking actually into replacing the joint that has the lower control arm that holds the strut, it looks like they are different. Was wondering if I could have your input on it?

[@maxmuscle27]

Good video with torque specs!

[@SenatorPakaPhatdad]

Wish you had a shop in the Atlanta, Ga area ...niiiiiiiiiice

[@miketavoosi8526]

Thanks for sharing the video I own two Mercedes I was following your videos however you play the very beautiful music what's the lady's name

[@GarageDynamics]

Hello Mike Tavoosi! I'm glad you like the video and the music. Here is the name of the song Holly x Drivvin - Til The End

[@romeliarivers7886]

I have two questions, 1)Do they sale the ball joint and control arms together ? And 2)Do you suppose to change the ball joint when you change the control arms

[@GarageDynamics]

Hello Romelia Rivers! Yes, you can buy a control arm with the ball joint together. I would recommend changing both the control arm and the ball joint at the same time. I hope this helps. Cheers!

[@harrycalibra]

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

[@TiMmMAAaaa]

harry smith dudes prolly an old aircraft mechanic... safety wire is life

[@TheBrospower]

Keep going nice and helpful videos

[@GarageDynamics]

Thank you!! I'll keep 'em coming.

[@GarageDynamics]

Thank you TheBrosPower! As long as KZbin has space I'll keep posting!

[@raucescu]

No tracking required after?

[@timrogers3720]

Great video, but disappointing to see the use of an adjustable spanner! No good tradesman uses these things and won't even have one in their toolkit. Get a spanner that fits!

[@GarageDynamics]

Hello Tim Rogers, Thank you for the kind words. I agree with you 100%. I usually never use an adjustable spanner, but I think I didn't have the correct size at the time, and I was in the middle of filming the video, so I used an adjustable spanner.

[@mkbdiy9766]

How well are your parts holding up? I have a 2004 S430 and I'm planning on either replacing all my suspension components or just replace all bushings and ball joints. Also looking for drilled rotors and ceramic brake pads. Any recommendations for what brand to get? Looking for durable quality but reasonable cost. Thanks!

[@anon8613]

I have never seen anyone use a hammer for the ball joint separater tool, just keep tightning until it pops open. Which way is right?

[@GarageDynamics]

Hello Anon! The hammer method has been used for many years. Sometimes ball joint separators can struggle to separate a ball joint. So, tapping the control arm with a hammer will send a shock wave through the metal into the ball joint to cause the metal to vibrate in just the right way to break free the ball joint. Either method works fine. I hope this helped.

[@SMack-mj2bp]

Can you jack the suspension up to simulate a load? I do not have a platform to work under , but plenty of jack stands and Jack...

[@jrjames9599]

If you can borrow a set of drive up ramps, those should do the trick.

[@AFatherToTheFatherless]

Yes you can. Jack it up on lower control arm to simulate ride height and tighten

[@user-lv4mj9nt4w]

good 😁😁

[@DestinyLovesYuuu]

Does the back have to be up in the air when lowered ?

[@AFatherToTheFatherless]

What year does this apply to?

[@GarageDynamics]

Hello A Father To The Fatherless, It applies to the W220 S Class from 2000 - 2006

[@jeffhuang9087]

I am doing this soon. If I get a ball joint that is tight, any other methods to remove it?

[@joepasquarello1273]

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

[@GarageDynamics]

Hello Joe Pasquarello, Please check out the links in the description for the front left and front right control arms. I will say that if you buy from these links I will earn some profit, so if this is not in line with your values, then please do a search on amazon for the same product title and make sure the ASIN number matches. I believe you can also purchase the control arms from www.AutohausAZ.com and www.RMEuropean.com websites as well. Best of luck to you. Cheers!

[@yhwe100]

I love DIY. I don't have the right tools. Most important I don't have the car jack. Just paid the mechanic to do the job. Well........ it's painful.

[@TiMmMAAaaa]

Lol sure show the easy one 😆 how do you do the one with the strut attached

[@Moist_Handshakes]

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.) 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.

[@GarageDynamics]

Yikes... sorry to hear the bad news. I hope you have a better car now, and with better suspension.

[@davidb.cutter4631]

I stopped watching at 1:30 couldn't stand the noise

[@GarageDynamics]

Sounds great! ✌

[@user-gs6hr1rf5c]

50Nm 80Nm!!??😲 was it true Nm sir?… i thought…15Nm and 18Nm…😅

[@audiostereo2928]

niewiem po co nawiercił i dawał drucik co za bzdura, nakretka samo kontrujaca wystarczy ehh