Mercedes E-Class W211 Suspension Squeak Fix | Ball Joint & Control Arm Replacement DIY

How to repair squeaking/creaking noise from the front suspension on Mercedes Benz W211 e class cars by replacing the lower ball joints. In this DIY I also replace the control arms. The process is different if you have 4-matic.
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W211 cars include 2003-2009 e-class e280, e300, e320, e350, e500, e550, e55, e63 and others such as w219 cls s cl
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[@josef5675]

I watched different videos to be prepared for this DIY job, but this video is by far the best one. Thumbs up and thank you so much for your effort and professionality!

[@joshsos5541]

This was such an informative video. I had the squeak in my 05 CDI. I replaced all the same parts shown here and the squeak is gone. It had been driving me crazy trying to figure out what it was. Both lower ball joints had play in them. One control arm had a torn boot and the other had the bushing all worn.

[@myvideos7456]

Brilliant photography and production. Well done. I wish other KZbinrs will learn from your efforts to produce quality material like this. This gave me a lot of confidence to do my w211 with the same problem. One thing I found useful in doing the job is a long breaker bar to remove the ball joint. It was easier to refit it than to remove it. The other tools recommended here are a must.

[@TireSlayer55]

You definitely need a break long breaker bar if you don't have a 1/2" impact wrench... if you can it's nice to have both. I used my Milwaukee M12 Fuel 1/2" electric impact for this job, it worked excellent and was pretty affordable. I bought it specifically for front end work and I'm so glad I did.

[@chrisward7038]

You are clearly a professional, as there was no swearing in this video. Those ball joints are a pain to get out....I had a 6ft cheater bar and still needed all my strength!

[@samspace81]

Damn I love your AMG videos man!

[@TheFunkanator]

Nice car!! Mine had that squeak too, but was a 4matic not RWD. Ball joint on passenger side. 1 hour to fix with the ball joint tool. Thank you for the informative video. Saved me boat loads of time and $. P.S. Love all your videos..very professional.

[@jakeem0]

Perfect video......easy to understand. Make more videos like that pls.

[@nicke2307]

Nice vid! I had an 03 E320 and did this back then on it. The only thing I did different was I removed the brake caliper, tie rod, and upper ball joint so i could just flop down the entire assembly and it gave a ton of room to work with. I also did not have 4matic on mine so it made it alittle easier

[@YellowJacketGarage]

I know the vid has been up for a while but it just popped up on my feed. As a newer subscriber, I appreciate the work you're doing.

[@eatme8493]

Wonderful step by step explanation! I did the entire job in maybe a couple of hours. I bought the special tools too. Figured I saved at least $500 vs going to the dealer for the one ball joint. My only issue was trying to get a torque wrench to fit onto the nut holding the large control arm bolt. So I used a box end wrench and tightened as much as I could (spec is for 60 ft. lbs.) Thank you!

[@dummgelauft]

Only buggered up by using imperial tools....

[@lovera3878]

Great video thank you. I have been grappling with a squeak as well. I have an e350 2007. My squeak only occurs when I back up. Brakes and rotors are new but it still seems to be the brakes. Old MB are so much better than new ones I agree. w211 has a gorgeous line.

[@kristophercantu297]

Awesome video brother, mine just started squeaking... So annoying too. Great video, thank you!!! 🇺🇸

[@TheKasperlkopf]

one thing ive learnd from fixing my w203: tighten rubber bearings when vehicle is on the ground, otherwise the tensions inside the rubber will cause your control arm to break down within half of the estimated time

[@TheKasperlkopf]

holy fuck i should've watched the video till the end, you really are one quality mechanic. german genes?

[@TheSQDoctor]

Thanks for the video. I just paid professional mechanics to replace both control arms on both front wheels to get rid of an annoying knock. When they were finished, the front end was too low. The idiots test drove it and the tires rubbed and flared out the fender lips on both sides. The mechanics claim something is wrong with the coilover suspension, which is why it is too low. To fix it, they jacked up the front of the car then retorqued the control arm bolts. The car rides the right height now and feels fine, but next week the coilover shop is going to untorque and adjust everything. The coilover shop says the new control arms had to be the wrong size or have a slightly different angle. Ever heard of something like this?

[@AMGmeister]

What model of Mercedes do you have?

[@TheSQDoctor]

+AMGmeister. 2006 E55 AMG

[@AMGmeister]

Do you know what the part number is on your control arms? Should be 2113304411on the right side and 2113304311 on the left side. It might say on your bill from the shop. Also, what brand coilovers do you have?

[@TheSQDoctor]

+AMGmeister I will check that tomorrow. The coilovers are from Strutmasters which is close to me in North Carolina and their shop did the installation and will do the resizing on the 26th.

[@kriscantu5864]

Did u possibly hit any pot holes? Get an estimate on alignment. My front flares were cutting my tires up on driver side. Alignment fixed everything, of course by heating it up by a professional that would actually do it.... Haven't had a problem since. Roads are awful in Michigan. 2004 E55 115k on it

[@CarlKahler]

Nice Video but I am positive there is not one SAE bolt or fastener on a Mercedes anywhere.Noticing the SAE tool's.

[@pasifsc]

That same squeak takes place in W 906 Sprinter too. It is all about modern ball joints not having grease nipples. You need to renew a completely good and tight joint just because the grease in it has dried out. Today´s stupid throwaway idealism.

[@xiufengu8187]

Yup, that's right. Fitted grease nipples on all ball joints, thought the car was going to last forever but other things wear out before.

[@fredpilon3855]

Great video. Very thorough directions verbal instructions would be a great addition

[@jasonhitch660]

Absolutely best video on control arms I’ve seen. Make it look easy. I still failed. The ball joint separator broke. I drove without a screw to the mechanic. Was overcharged. I’m done with Mercedes. Junk.

[@uaslam68]

excellent video prepared very well. I am going to do this to my w212

[@hassanzorome7497]

Job well done you’re a true professional.

[@colinaglae2605]

Brilliant well organised job. It will help us guys in a big way.

[@michaelmccann4706]

Excellent tutorial

[@Michael.Chapman]

Great video, great looking new parts & superb W211, thanks...

[@leonardnose5695]

My e320 is currently squeaking it’s the front passenger side and it’s embarrassing to drive. I wish i knew how to do it myself but I gotta wait to get the money to take it to a shop unfortunately.

[@christophermarshall5765]

NEVER use imperial tools on a Mercedes!!! They ARE METRIC!!!

[@aaronbell5743]

Doesn't the wheel have to be loaded or under weight before tightening?

[@marky0071]

The upload is great, super job with the camera work! But the music is shockingly annoying, man. Muted.

[@ZimtMilchreis]

And if you cant get the joint out even with special tool you have to take a big big hammer and hammer it out.and bevore you have to unscrew everyting to get it loose from the car.

[@ots-pain243]

Great vid and thanks for helping us out but does this also work for newer benz. Such as e550 2015

[@rachids3030]

Mechanic did this to my cdi sport package w211 from 2007. And now it sits 1 inch higher then before. They changes also stabilizer linkage. The car is no airmatic. Just old McPherson setup

[@drifter2090]

Damn mine did not budge even with the proper bushing press tool, I did get the thrust arms swapped out. I'll get a shop to do my knuckle ball joint though 😔

[@MrMarco6900]

Excellent video!!!! I like the music.......

[@JESUS_IS_GOD]

How about changing the front (rear) control arm and lower ball joint? I need to do mine? Similar process? Thanks so much!

[@El1iP3S01D]

@AMGmeister I've just finished subscribing; I have a request, Can you do a Video on how the process is different for the aforementioned title for a 2009 E350 4Matic?

[@kiffersnoopy]

Hey, thanks for this great video! Is the ball joint press a special merc tool or a universal tool?? If it's universal, could you please tell me the manufacturer? This tool makes a decent impression.

[@nicke2307]

The c clamp is universal but theres a kit with specific cups for the w211

[@MindTired]

if i'm replacing just the control arm, do I still need to remove the speed sensor? And thank you for the video, you're awesome!

[@AMGmeister]

Thank you! If you're just doing the control arm, the sensor shouldn't be in the way so you can just leave it.

[@repairvehicle]

Why are you putting thread lock on everything? Is it required by oem the repair manual?

[@ChristianCohn]

One of the lower control arms has another ball joint to replace and a bushing aswell IIRC

[@lawrencedunn]

Anyone else get the abs esp warning lights after disconnecting the speed sensor? Made the mistake of turning on the car when I was turning the wheel hub for easier access? Looks like it's a code that's pretty hard to reset.

[@kjankiewicz]

I have the same issue with my E55. Drives me crazy. Need to find time to get the parts and fix it myself.

[@henrymaterla4709]

SUPER VIDEO.Th.Henry.

[@vikingrobot4179]

Great video guys. Will a generic master ball joint press kit work as well as a generic ball joint separator? Also what would the dealership charge to replace both lower ball joints and thrust arms?

[@Atipecomputers]

how much time can take to replace the parts in the video?

[@taskhunters5245]

How did you manage to stop disc ftom turning while pressing out and pressing in ball joint??

[@mahindanv]

Great video man. Keep it up!

[@esprit1012]

cheers buddy once again amazing vid

[@kbcarroll]

Do you have the only mercedes on earth that uses SAE nuts and bolts???

[@justingibson6021]

Nice video, that beat is FIRE tho!

[@Mezmar165]

Thanks for taking the time and making the effort to make this video. I just finished the process on my 2007 E320, and it was a huge help. As I torqued the bolts it occurred to me that if I were to do over again, I should probably have considered replacing the struts while I was at it since the car has 160,000 miles on it, and it is going to have to be realigned.

[@AMGmeister]

Glad it helped!

[@E55BaeMG]

AMGmeister hey! is there any problem if its not fixed??

[@anon8613]

@@E55BaeMG everything will shake and eventually something will break making it dangerous to drive, wear out tires faster, poor handling, etc... Smh

[@edwardandrade4390]

So my car already has the lower control arm, it may be about 3 years old, do I need to replace it again along with the ball joint that I suspect the one making the noise

[@aaronbell5743]

For certain the ball joint press you suggest works on the W211 E55?

[@cedjazz]

Was the squeak constant or intermittent?

[@b.saulius3916]

lovely soundrack , tut too

[@kjetin99]

What about the R230 and the C215 both 500 engine with Luftfederungairsuspension on those . Does it cost a fortune here in Germany or Sweden? Some tip would be very good. Thanks a lot!

[@esprit1012]

hi there amazing video thanks..I've got a cls my lower ball joint is bad so going to try change it myself...does it need to go up on a ramp or can I do it myself at home?

[@AMGmeister]

Thanks, for this video, the car is on jackstands on the front jack points behind the front wheels.

[@melvyniandrag]

Loved the vid! Good music too, thanks!

[@jyty1223]

I have a 2005 E500 Airmatic..is this the front or rear? if this is the front, does the rear also have ball joints? my squeaking is coming from the passenger rear side. Driving me crazy.

[@carsengineering8505]

Omg. Keep posting such education videos, please!!!!

[@sinvalginete7089]

muito bom o serviço parabéns .

[@rodflo2979]

Good work and extremely helpful sir. Is it the same if I load the suspension with a jack or does the wheels have to be on and the can on the ground before torquing the bolts ?

[@peterhert9350]

I changed the "featherarms" this afternoon and balljoints. Cause of Vibrations upon 130 kmh. I took a second jackup for the last torque. I Lifted the airsuspension up before i startet the Work.

[@peterhert9350]

It is not nescessary to take the Speedsensor of. Only the screw .

[@maxxbenzz7842]

I replaced all of this except sway bar bushings. Still has this rattle like a bad strut but struts replaced too. Seems floaty and like front end is loose. Could this be sway bar bushings?

[@pfoxhound]

perfect instructions!

[@mohdnasirsalleh5056]

Good job

[@kaisuisen2824]

Will it fit for E280 2007 Elegance?

[@felixgrajales5896]

I have a 2007 E-280, is this procedure fit to my car? thanks

[@senseiDi]

Hello there... is your w211 air or springs and if so please can you give me part numbers on the springs and shocks ???

[@franco804]

Bad ass diy videos.

[@ryonesamer8112]

Please links not working, can you put Parts number here please

[@3199d]

good job !

[@paulsullivan3154]

Thanks man!!! Nice Vid. Grooooovy music too.

[@josezabala6854]

buen video , buenas imagenes

[@PhloemXX]

Where do you get all the toque numbers from? Did you buy a repair manual? Where can I find these?

[@pequlatv4814]

My do be squeking but only when its hot outside

[@ShogunnxYT]

Barely even made it to the last part cuz i kept rewinding the middle part to hear that music lol

[@alexthetic]

My ball joint for the torque arm is tight as a mofo. Already broke one ball joint seperator

[@lawrencedunn]

Did you get it out with a ball joint separator in the end or did you just bash it out (I'm experiencing the same thing where the ball joint separator can't do it.)

[@alexthetic]

@@lawrencedunn got it out with a separator but from memory it was a loud bang once it popped out. I would say spray it with penetrating spray over and over for a day to loosen it up.

[@lawrencedunn]

@@alexthetic thanks mate, appreciate you coming back to me. Just broke the separator, so I'll pick up a can like you're saying and try again after a few days. Cheers

[@alexthetic]

@@lawrencedunn yeah it was definitely a 2 day job leaving it on jacks over a night

[@ardweno]

Why won't you do a face reveal

[@sciroccoR]

generally OK. but at 2:25, it would a lot lot easier to invert the tie rod separator. and using threadlocker on locknuts (you see those slots??) is probably just a little worse than a waste of time and money. thanks, though!

[@abrahamchavez8607]

Can’t remove control arm from the ball joint any tips ? It actually bent my ball joint separator. But couldn’t remove it.

[@lawrencedunn]

I'm experiencing the same thing and thinking of cutting off the control arm and drilling through the bolt. How did you get it out in the end?

[@MrWoowootila]

This is a German car, isn’t everything in metric?

[@alexandermaldonado8650]

I am looking at the part number and the parts clerk stated I needed 2103300035. Is there a difference? I have a 2007 E350 Sport.

[@AMGmeister]

The number they gave you is incorrect. It should be 2113300435.

[@yairmiron329]

Hello again 😊 My baby (CL55 AMG V8 Kompressor) needs some TLC, to be more precise i need to replace the Control arms, tie rods, tie rod ends and ball joints. Now, the original MB parts are very expensive but i saw there are some other after market brands like Karlin, Delphi, Myele and Lemforder, when Lemforder are second most expensive after the original MB parts. Are the Lemforder that good to justify the high price? or, are they the best quality from all the other after market brands? I dont want to buy the the MB parts becose obvious they are very expensive but neither the cheapest one's. In this video i saw you are using also the Lemforder parts.

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

lemforder are mercedes. mb does not make this stuff

[@abea4696]

Missed a step. Tighten control arm at car load.

[@christianhorn8811]

Oh lord i need to do same work on my e55 🫣 and i have no press or ball removing tool...

[@harrycalibra]

Excellent video bud helped me big time, nice touch adding the torque settings spot on fella 😉 subscribe bell clicked respect at you 🖕🖕

[@Eeropolvasti]

Good Job, perfect video!!! Thanks for the torques too=) I might be an older MB E430 owner soon, I bet similar job has to be done, thanks !=)Youtheman....Ps. did squeaking stop??;o)

[@user-me8zv7gi4k]

Super!

[@jonathanharm681]

Ok 100k of the views are from me because the instructions at the bottom of the screen are very simple yet near impossible to do with one person. I notice at 3:56 there is a guy holding the wheel hub, as the caliper is resting on a box and also is that a pickle fork holding the the c clamp in place???! My hat is off to you for making it look so easy because like others have found out, like myself just tonight, it is NOT! My two cent would be to PRAY if you are thinking about doing this on your own. And while you are praying ask for some extra money to pay someone else to do it

[@peterhert9350]

I have done the featherarms ( a little more complicated) and balljoints this afternoon ,alone under our Carport. So it is no miracle. I am not a mechanic. Greetings

[@haydouramhamad7865]

Can u tell me the name of ur music

[@vanbaldwin3829]

I don't think you used enough Threadlocker :(

[@christophermarshall5765]

Some of the tools are not correct.

[@xAliTutorialsLPs]

Top 🖒

[@zaidal-obaidi5626]

My friend I done this job today after driving my car my steering wheel become centre off little bed on the right side i changed right side ball joint and lower control arm any idea why this happened??

[@anon8613]

Links don't work

[@scapuser]

Sensor is not mounted back like it was on start and thats for me bad mechanic job!

[@mosesm7428]

Very common among mechanics when installing lower control arms that they fail to tighten the large bolt/nut on the frame side, it is like a ritual among themselves, also mechanics working in the same shop are almost always rivals, if one sees a costly mistake done by the other they look the other way and don’t say anything even it could be a costly one to the shop owner.

[@HM-ke1qm]

Why the music?

[@baitse7676]

All hardware on W211 is metric. Lucky you didn't round any hex

[@alexvasendin945]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@othmanabas8431]

👏👏👏👏

[@dlwst44]

Invest in some air tools bro