Mercedes 107 SL ball joint removal

This is a detailed video showing how to press out the lower ball joint on a Mercedes 107 SL using an inexpensive ball joint press from eBay. The video also touches on how to remove the lower control arm bushes and what lubricant to use when reinserting them.

[@MmetalbikesS]

Tool delivered, used, recorded, edited and uploaded all in one day. Respect man. And thank you !

[@MBSLC]

Nicely done Mike!

[@VintageVaughnVehiclces]

My a arms w115 same as w107 the paint is preserve Ed by the constant oil leak it had
The bushings sold by rock auto are only the inner on the upper controll arm
I saved alot by buying it all in one lot on rock auto
Ebay and rock charce 8% sales tax no combined shipping on ebay.
The new lesjorfors coil springs are heavier and shorter but are not lowering springs they are 34 gbp so glad I opted for new springs rear are heavy duty. With a deal on front koni shocks

[@MikesMercsandothercars]

Thanks for your comment - sounds good. I didn't know that Rockauto sold the complete upper control arms? Mike

[@Altanox]

Hi Mike. Trying to learn with your tips and tricks.
For someone that has never worked on his car before, (I repair phones and pcs, tricky sometimes but easier to handle :D ) would you say the ball joint replacement is not a DIY for me?
Looking at all the tools and force you use, I feel like I would not be able to do it.
Thank you!

[@MikesMercsandothercars]

Hi - most jobs look scary the first time you attempt them. Imagine if I had to solder a delicate connection on my £1000 iPhone...
Having the right tools helps enormously. If you buy these tools on eBay, you will probably find that you can easily sell them once you have finished the job.
When I look at a mechanic, I think to myself - Is this man (or woman!) better than me...and could I learn to do what they do? The answer is usually yes.
The biggest hurdle to overcome is the fear that you will mess it up. As long as you do not do anything to endanger you life, you should try this job yourself. Mike