ball joint and front hub bearings replacement
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2007 E350 4matic- winter edition
ball joint and front hub bearings replacement
I need to have the ball joint and front hub bearings on my 2014 replaced. How much shall i budget for such a job and can any independent mechanic shop do this for me or should i head to the dealership for this work?
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Replace control arms also and stabilizer links.
Note there are two front ball-joints per side.
Why are you replacing the front bearings, why not take 10mn to adjust the freeplay ?
Budget from $500 to $1500 or less than $2k according to the extent of repairs.
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Thanks for the response. Replacing because there is a very loud rubbing noise coming from the front wheels. A MB technician drove it and indicated that the ball joints and hub bearings was the issue and needed to be replaced.
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Check the strut itself is not bent by weighing down on the suspension.
