BALL JOINT

66 GT350 · Post by **66 GT350** » 13 Jun 2006, 06:12

I NEED TO REPLACE THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON MY 90 240. ANYONE KNOW A LINK THAT SHOWS HOW TO DO IT?

adrianpike · Post by **adrianpike** » 16 Jun 2006, 17:58

PURCHASE A SHOP MANUAL. I LIKE THE HAYNES OVER THE CHILTON MYSELF.
OR JUST REMOVE THE 7 BOLTS AND BOLT IN THE NEW BALL JOINT.

pass · Post by **pass** » 28 Jun 2006, 17:34

I have the same problem on my 84 240 DL, Would this be a job I could do with just a wrench and gloves? Or do I need a spring tensionor? Can I avoid messing with the shocks all together and just replace the ball joints with new ones?

wojeepster · Post by **wojeepster** » 13 Jul 2006, 20:55

Yes you do not have to mess with the shock and spring assmembly, you can leave it on the car. You will need a ball joint seperator. There are basically two types one that looks like a large pickle fork and you hammer in to separate the joint and a lever type that you tighten a large bolt until it goes "bang" and the joint comes apart. I like the lever type but they cost more. If you are going to reuse the ball joint, tie rod, the lever type is the way to go in my book.