snapped ball joint thread while attempting to replace
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2004 Mercedes E320
snapped ball joint thread while attempting to replace
Dear Members, while trying to remove my upper ball joint for my 2004 Mercedes E320, I attempted to unscrew the bottom both of the ball joint, which snapped in half. Now I can't get my ball joint separator to remove the upper ball joint. Any recommendations of how I can get the ball joint out for replacement. I thought perhaps a hammer and then piece of metal inserted into the snapped off screw, but I didn't have too much success getting the ball joint loose. So, any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Duke
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2008 E63 wagon (1 of 62)
Do you have the updated upper control arms with the separate ball joint? or are you just installing the same older style 1 piece arm with ball joint? Honestly, the best thing you can do is continue with the hammer and a punch to try and knock it out. You can also take a torch and try to heat the area and then try to hit it out like you have been trying.. If you are replacing the component anyways, just get a bigger hammer.. haha
can you get a long 3/8 inch punch and place it/brace it under the broken stud and lower the car on it to put some weight /stress on it -- then get the hammer to it with a little heat -- it should pop
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2004 Mercedes E320
Sucess with removal of upper ball joint
Okay, thanks to advise from a previous member, I got the old ball joint removed and installed the new ball joint (driver's side). Now I just have to replace the motor mounts and transmission mount. Duke
