[W126 Coupe] Cracked rubber for lower ball joints

[Dick Spellman]

Hi Calvin:

If they do not let water in where the rubber is not cracked clear through you should be fine.  A tell tail sign the lower balljoints need to be replaced will be a creaking (like a wooden boat) when you go over a speed bump or equivalent.  The mechanic will check them for play with a pry bar if you ask.

They are a whole lot of fun to replace!

Dick
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Calvin Young 
  To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 4:21 PM
  Subject: [W126 Coupe] Cracked rubber for lower ball joints


  The rubber on the lower ball joints of my 86 560 SEC AMG are cracked.  The mechanic says I should not worry unless they are loose.  I plan to take them in tomorrow to have him look at them just to be sure.  any comments guys?  I am planning to take a trip to Chicago leaving on Thursday.

  Cal





  Sincerely, 



  Calvin A.Young
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