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Old Sep 9, 2022 | 10:53 AM
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Mercedes ml350 2012 w166 lower ball joint replacement

Hello guys, looking to tackle the ball joint replacement for my car, but seems I got to take remove the lower control arm too. Does anyone have the WIS for the torque of the nuts through this process? Also, I can not seem to find the number for the ball joint socket. Appreciate the help!
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I havent seen the WIS posted for this.

The ball joint socket is likely triple square.
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I appreciate your answer, very informative.

However I am looking for the WIS mercedes service instructions ised by dealership mechenanics on how to proceed with the job step by step. There is the information for torque specs in there.

Can anyone help with this?

Thank you in advance!
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I appreciate your answer, very informative.

However I am looking for the WIS mercedes service instructions ised by dealership mechenanics on how to proceed with the job step by step. There is the information for torque specs in there.

Can anyone help with this?

Thank you in advance!
Yes, of course. Search the site for WIS, the dealer level service instructions. I haven’t seen WIS posted for the 166 front lower ball joint.

You can buy WIS on eBay for around $20.
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