4matic ball joint replacement help needed/questions
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From: Twin Cities, MN
2012 GL350, 2010 A4, 2007 911TT
4matic ball joint replacement help needed/questions; and now answers
So I saw this write up on ball joints: Ball joint replacement
It seems to be instructions on a ball joint that looks like this:
I had already picked up the part from the dealership so I started questioning if they gave me the right part(it didn't come with the nuts pictured though but I think it was supposed to). I was sold a 2113300335, here's a picture:
I did look under my car and it looks appropriate but completely different than the DIY writeup linked above.
My questions are: do I have the right part and are they any writeups on the 4matic ball joint work?
The 4matic part appears to not have to be pressed in and out like the other style ball joint but still looking for tips before I dig in. I'm scheduled for an alignment this Wednesday so I'm hoping this will be doable either later today or Mon/Tue night.
It seems to be instructions on a ball joint that looks like this:
I had already picked up the part from the dealership so I started questioning if they gave me the right part(it didn't come with the nuts pictured though but I think it was supposed to). I was sold a 2113300335, here's a picture:
I did look under my car and it looks appropriate but completely different than the DIY writeup linked above.
My questions are: do I have the right part and are they any writeups on the 4matic ball joint work?
The 4matic part appears to not have to be pressed in and out like the other style ball joint but still looking for tips before I dig in. I'm scheduled for an alignment this Wednesday so I'm hoping this will be doable either later today or Mon/Tue night.
Last edited by Bigben97; Jun 19, 2011 at 06:04 PM.
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'71 Pinto
Part # is correct, joint is simply attached with nuts see diagram. You can download VIN specific detailed instructions for this and any additional work anticipated here http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/ ($18, 24-hour access) from WIS – check content overview.
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Junior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 25
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From: Twin Cities, MN
2012 GL350, 2010 A4, 2007 911TT
Part # is correct, joint is simply attached with nuts see diagram. You can download VIN specific detailed instructions for this and any additional work anticipated here http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/ ($18, 24-hour access) from WIS – check content overview.
Installing the new one was the same as removal but you need to disconnect the sway bar connection to get them back together. It may help on the removal side as well. Other than that it's just simple reassembly. I thought about taking pictures but it's so straightforward I didn't think it would help.
