Mercedes E Class W211 Lower Ball Joint

[@davesterl]

The volume is turned down on this video because of the noisy impact tools used, so at times the commentary may not be audible. However, you can still see what is going on. Cheers, Dave

[@quinnhall24]

It’s cool to see fellas doing same thing we do over here across the pond . I like how over there there’s more of replacing components of the part whereas here we just replace the whole thing . Nice video mate 👍🏻

[@edgbostonnorth7167]

Thank you for the narration and explanation of lower ball joint

[@mechanicmatt871]

Your giant channel locks really show the movement in that worn ball joint. Thanks for sharing this.

[@davesterl]

No probs Matt

[@awaywitdafairys9740]

Cheers Dave, this video helped me out massively, just done both the awkward bastards on my 320, MOT failure, one of them had no grease left and totally dry and rusty, but great video that is easy to follow, unfortunately I had no luxury of a 4 poster so had to do it the hard way on jacks:) like you say a big dollop of persaverance 😁

[@davesterl]

Glad it helped James

[@patmurphy-bx4om]

The best and most informative I have ever seen.

[@richarddurrant6501]

Have been enjoying your videos for a while now, I usually put these new ball joints in the fridge before I start the job. Makes a huge difference when fitting, not sure if you’ve tried this?

[@CarsExposed]

I liked the ball joint finder 😊 ... top work mate 👍👍👍

[@davesterl]

Cheers Igor, the channel locks are really big

[@kevinbeasley4450]

You took some of my worry away with this video. Thanks partner

[@howgeebrn]

great video , very clear on the repair .

[@jorgeamarroquin8933]

Thank you Dave,it was a good video.

[@90umit]

Replaced my balljoint today on w211. Its not so hard work if you have the tools for work👍

[@simonrawle7885]

i got one of them kits to do Honda ball joints . saves a load of ball ache pardon the pun

[@asavoie]

“$375” “$389.79” Screw that! You the man Dave!

[@stevenlawrence278]

OK so for all that asked, the Supporting Joint (what MB Call it) has a two part tightening process. Step one is tighten to 50Nm Step two is tighten the nut by a further Sixty degrees. There is not a final torque setting, as is common on a lot of MB suspension joints and fixings. This is taken from the MB WIS/ASRA. So if you balls it up, contact them, not me.

[@ruhsatigoek1632]

Very nice video.

[@lenclayton1100]

Why isn't the new ball joint pressed down flush in the steering knuckle

[@zanastumasonis]

10:06 that was about to turn into a bad night :D

[@davesterl]

Welcome to real world videos

[@kingofponce4016]

Thanks a million.

[@davesterl]

Find the items that are used on the Dave Sterl channel in the Amazon shop. www.amazon.co.uk/shop/davesterl

[@TheGibby3340]

Nice work Dave. I recall a long while ago changing a press in ball joint on a Honda (Accord I think). The manual detailed stamping the arm as warning that any subsequent replacement was prohibited. (One time only replacement for the life of the arm). Any concerns like that on the Merc?

[@davesterl]

Hi ian, the only thing that im aware of is that multiple replacements can wear the hub, cheers dave

[@glasser2819]

use non-OEM upgraded quality... try a search for "FCP EURO" to see what parts they have cross-referenced. 👍

[@jeflores1000]

Thank you for the Info!! 👍

[@nicenow25]

5:57 and 6:03 you said you gave it some heat? as in blow torch? acetalene?

[@sher1man88]

What is the torque for this ball joint? I saw on another site I saw: Swing Arm (SA) to Steering Knuckle 37 ft-lbs and then plus 60 degrees? Other find this true?

[@lorenzomack6517]

What's the name of that spreader tool you used at 2:30 mark

[@bigzee6500]

thank you very much

[@del9936]

The nut is a 22mm because it is aftermarket part Mercedes are 21mm , remember and put new brake dust cover on that one is falling off , good job anyway .

[@davesterl]

Do you mean the backplate?

[@del9936]

No I meant the dust cover because it’s a brake dust cover a brake back plate is what’s on the rear which holds the park brake shoes a badly corroded brake dust cover doesn’t fail an mot but a brake back plate which holds the park brake shoes will fail think about it what if the dust cover falls off is it detrimental to the brake system as will the brake back plate just pointing out the difference cheers

[@davesterl]

@@del9936 it appears that you are an expert, may i ask as to your accreditation

[@del9936]

dave sterl No mate I’m not an expert I’ve worked with Mercedes Benz commercial and light vehicles for 30 year and still learning cheers

[@cristianabreu7797]

I notice the ball join install was not flush all the way.

[@burgerbirger2221]

Great😁👍 It would have been great with the torque specs also. You mentioned 65nm? And if it starts spinning when tightening the nut, you can stick an allen key on top of it.

[@davesterl]

yes you can use an allen tho new ones are quite stiff and dont usually require that

[@Sinister_187]

Hey is this the steering knuckle ball joint ????

[@josh9c118]

It is. I’ve seen it also called “front lower outer ball joint” on North American part sites. There’s another ball joint that can be pressed out and in, that can be called the “horizontal ball joint”. Or “front lower inner”. This one is located in the front lower rearward control arm. The balljoint that is built into the front lower forward control arm cannot be pressed in or out, and the entire control arm/thrust arm needs to be replaced. (That’s the w211 most common front suspension issue)

[@Sinister_187]

Thnx got it all replaced :)

[@marcv8258]

what part number did you use for the tool? I see several on the link

[@davesterl]

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B013NB03T0?ref=exp_davesterl_dp_vv_d

[@Trevonious95]

Do not try without pneumatics or a long enough rench 😢

[@maureenbonnotz4309]

Cannot understand or hear the commentary

[@KingAlex9two]

All I heard was sockets , g clamp and an Ugg dugga. Check check and check

[@davesterl]

Well done!

[@KingAlex9two]

I had this job yesterday, couldn’t even split the Balljoint 🙈

[@ruisalvador3516]

Top

[@JPGtampa]

LOL... "Click!!”

[@iankelly2110]

nice tool you would have struggled with out it dam rust.

[@أحمدالمثناني-و8ت]

تمام

[@carstengotfredsen160]

🔧🎦👍

[@jakethesnake9860]

Anyone else see that he ripped the rubber boot on the new ball joint while he was lowering the Jack! Just FYI people that means water is going to get into your ball joint and your ball joint will only last about half it’s original life span

[@davesterl]

Yeah, i saw it myself cos i was there. Just FYI mate, the boot did not get ripped at all. You are more than welcome to ask me that before you make a smartarse comment

[@jakethesnake9860]

dave sterl wow now I’m a smart ass what the hell... hahaha whatever you are a terrible mechanic dude good luck having to replace that ball joint again for free moron!

[@jakethesnake9860]

dave sterl you started this by calling me a smart ass don’t play stupid because you will win a stupid prize

[@douglundy5755]

you speak really fast then slow, cant get half of it. Maybe I will learn your language with time...Yeah I need ball joints. Not control arms. Must do them.

[@MrJohnestall]

God that’s a awful intro

[@davesterl]

Go and watch something else that pleases you then. What's it like being a tosser?