Please Help w/ ball joints and tie rods
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From: South Carolina
1998 ML 320
Please Help w/ ball joints and tie rods
I was changing the brakes on my ML when I noticed I have a bad outer tie rod end on the drivers side and a bad upper ball joint on the passengers side. The tie rod end looks easy enough, separate the joint, then unscrew it from the tie rod but I’m not sure about the ball joint. I called the Mercedes dealer and they say that I cannot buy just the upper joint, they only sell it installed in the whole upper control arm.
I am seeking advise from anyone who has changed either or can give me some tips or pointers on this undertaking.
Thank you in advance,
Nick
I am seeking advise from anyone who has changed either or can give me some tips or pointers on this undertaking.
Thank you in advance,
Nick
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You might want to check with the dealer if they are covered under warranty, they replaced the bushings under warranty in my car, I'd assume ball joints and rods are under warranty as well, unless youare past the warranty period.
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From: Boston
'05 A4 1.8TQM6
Originally posted by pocholin
You might want to check with the dealer if they are covered under warranty, they replaced the bushings under warranty in my car, I'd assume ball joints and rods are under warranty as well, unless youare past the warranty period.
You might want to check with the dealer if they are covered under warranty, they replaced the bushings under warranty in my car, I'd assume ball joints and rods are under warranty as well, unless youare past the warranty period.
but still, worn out that quickly? Everything on the ML seems to wear out quickly, especially BRAKES. aside from those, the thing is awsome
-G-
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Originally posted by GDawgC220
Hey ML GOD,
my dealer told me that the front ball joints were starting to wear out at 50k miles...is this normal on the ML???
-G-
Hey ML GOD,
my dealer told me that the front ball joints were starting to wear out at 50k miles...is this normal on the ML???
-G-
