Mercedes E-Class W211 Suspension Squeak Fix | Ball Joint & Control Arm Replacement DIY 

I watched different videos to be prepared for this DIY job, but this video is by far the best one. Thumbs up and thank you so much for your effort and professionality!

Wonderful step by step explanation! I did the entire job in maybe a couple of hours. I bought the special tools too. Figured I saved at least $500 vs going to the dealer for the one ball joint. My only issue was trying to get a torque wrench to fit onto the nut holding the large control arm bolt. So I used a box end wrench and tightened as much as I could (spec is for 60 ft. lbs.) Thank you!

Great video thank you. I have been grappling with a squeak as well. I have an e350 2007. My squeak only occurs when I back up. Brakes and rotors are new but it still seems to be the brakes. Old MB are so much better than new ones I agree. w211 has a gorgeous line.

Nice vid! I had an 03 E320 and did this back then on it. The only thing I did different was I removed the brake caliper, tie rod, and upper ball joint so i could just flop down the entire assembly and it gave a ton of room to work with. I also did not have 4matic on mine so it made it alittle easier

Great video for this write-up! My W220 is doing exactly that! Looks like I will be changing my ball joints too. Oddly enough my W220 uses the same part number. Thank you!

Thanks for taking the time and making the effort to make this video. I just finished the process on my 2007 E320, and it was a huge help. As I torqued the bolts it occurred to me that if I were to do over again, I should probably have considered replacing the struts while I was at it since the car has 160,000 miles on it, and it is going to have to be realigned.

This was such an informative video. I had the squeak in my 05 CDI. I replaced all the same parts shown here and the squeak is gone. It had been driving me crazy trying to figure out what it was. Both lower ball joints had play in them. One control arm had a torn boot and the other had the bushing all worn.

I know the vid has been up for a while but it just popped up on my feed. As a newer subscriber, I appreciate the work you're doing.

Damn I love your AMG videos man!

Nice car!! Mine had that squeak too, but was a 4matic not RWD. Ball joint on passenger side. 1 hour to fix with the ball joint tool. Thank you for the informative video. Saved me boat loads of time and $. P.S. Love all your videos..very professional.

Brilliant photography and production. Well done. I wish other RU-vidrs will learn from your efforts to produce quality material like this. This gave me a lot of confidence to do my w211 with the same problem. One thing I found useful in doing the job is a long breaker bar to remove the ball joint. It was easier to refit it than to remove it. The other tools recommended here are a must.

You are clearly a professional, as there was no swearing in this video. Those ball joints are a pain to get out....I had a 6ft cheater bar and still needed all my strength!

Nice video! I have a w220 S600, same problem, going to shop tomorrow to replace the ball joint.

Wow, this is the first time I make a comment on any RU-vid videos but I had to, the best edited video I have seen, super professional and to the point with all details juts in a few minutes. All torque procedures listed as well as this is the most important part of the job. Thank you so much, great back ground music as well. A+++++++

Perfect video......easy to understand. Make more videos like that pls.

Awesome video brother, mine just started squeaking... So annoying too. Great video, thank you!!! 🇺🇸

Great video, great looking new parts & superb W211, thanks...

muito bom o serviço parabéns .

Great video. Very thorough directions verbal instructions would be a great addition

Excellent DIY video

Brilliant well organised job. It will help us guys in a big way.

excellent video prepared very well. I am going to do this to my w212

Job well done you’re a true professional.

Really really awesome.. Can fix it myself at my garage now hihi. Tq bro.

Great video man. Keep it up!

Great video, but it is important to note that this is on the RWD model and not the 4Matic. The 4Matic can experience squeaky bushings, but the job is significantly harder, the control arms much more expensive & special tools required to replace just the bushing.

cheers buddy once again amazing vid

awesome! looking forward for future videos my friend

buen video , buenas imagenes

Loved the vid! Good music too, thanks!

Great vid and thanks for helping us out but does this also work for newer benz. Such as e550 2015

How about changing the front (rear) control arm and lower ball joint? I need to do mine? Similar process? Thanks so much!

Great and educative video!

Excellent tutorial

Thank you for the vid. By the way, at 5:42 the speed sensor wire goes on the other side of the brake line. See 2:05 for reference.

@AMGmeister I've just finished subscribing; I have a request, Can you do a Video on how the process is different for the aforementioned title for a 2009 E350 4Matic?

That same squeak takes place in W 906 Sprinter too. It is all about modern ball joints not having grease nipples. You need to renew a completely good and tight joint just because the grease in it has dried out. Today´s stupid throwaway idealism.

Great video

Excellent video!!!! I like the music.......

Good job

Great video guys. Will a generic master ball joint press kit work as well as a generic ball joint separator? Also what would the dealership charge to replace both lower ball joints and thrust arms?

perfect instructions!

SUPER VIDEO.Th.Henry.

I did my E550 lower ball joint today HOLY MOLY its hard to get out lol. I need a better impact. Mechanic did my E55 luckily

great video. is the process the same if you're going to replace just the lower control arms? or do you still have to remove the ball joints? thank you

Thx, nice video and good music choice!

Bad ass diy videos.

Do you reuse the torque to yield nut and bolt for the control arm?

good job !

one thing ive learnd from fixing my w203: tighten rubber bearings when vehicle is on the ground, otherwise the tensions inside the rubber will cause your control arm to break down within half of the estimated time

I have a 2007 E-280, is this procedure fit to my car? thanks

Nice video, that beat is FIRE tho!

one more question can I use any ball joint presser or does it have to be the same as the one you used?

Thanks for the video. I just paid professional mechanics to replace both control arms on both front wheels to get rid of an annoying knock. When they were finished, the front end was too low. The idiots test drove it and the tires rubbed and flared out the fender lips on both sides. The mechanics claim something is wrong with the coilover suspension, which is why it is too low. To fix it, they jacked up the front of the car then retorqued the control arm bolts. The car rides the right height now and feels fine, but next week the coilover shop is going to untorque and adjust everything. The coilover shop says the new control arms had to be the wrong size or have a slightly different angle. Ever heard of something like this?

I got a W218 CLS, would this solve my squeaking problems too? My car only squeaks when a goes over a big ditch or bump

Mechanic did this to my cdi sport package w211 from 2007. And now it sits 1 inch higher then before. They changes also stabilizer linkage. The car is no airmatic. Just old McPherson setup

My E55 just started doing it @ 110k on the odometer. So annoying, easy fix. Control arms shouldn't matter. Awesome video!! Changing the upper and lowers on both sides. Car is still an unbelievable machine!

hi there amazing video thanks..I've got a cls my lower ball joint is bad so going to try change it myself...does it need to go up on a ramp or can I do it myself at home?

Nice Video but I am positive there is not one SAE bolt or fastener on a Mercedes anywhere.Noticing the SAE tool's.

Hey, thanks for this great video! Is the ball joint press a special merc tool or a universal tool?? If it's universal, could you please tell me the manufacturer? This tool makes a decent impression.

Really nice job. One question: Is the removes ball join on the knuckle just press fit? not even a circlip or something like that? Looks strange to me but I have not seen any clip, nut...

Hi. If I want replacement only ball joint should I also change control arm? Thank you.

if i'm replacing just the control arm, do I still need to remove the speed sensor? And thank you for the video, you're awesome!

One of the lower control arms has another ball joint to replace and a bushing aswell IIRC

Do you need to lower just the front onto blocks or all 4 wheels? Doesn't the blocks create extra tension and weird angle? Wouldn't a flat surface be better?

Great video , but the torque strut should be tightened when the suspension is pressed by car weight or a jack .

For certain the ball joint press you suggest works on the W211 E55?

Super.

So my car already has the lower control arm, it may be about 3 years old, do I need to replace it again along with the ball joint that I suspect the one making the noise

Do you need to remove or loosen the control arm if you only want to replace the ball joint?

What about the R230 and the C215 both 500 engine with Luftfederungairsuspension on those . Does it cost a fortune here in Germany or Sweden? Some tip would be very good. Thanks a lot!

i love this channel, thank you very much for this high quality videos and instructions, hope ill own an E55 soon as well :)

Omg. Keep posting such education videos, please!!!!

Super!

What size is the E-Torx bolt at 2.37 in your video?

Doesn’t get any better than that. Good vid.

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Hello there... is your w211 air or springs and if so please can you give me part numbers on the springs and shocks ???

Is there different kind of Ball Joint Separators? Because the one from Harbor Freight will not go over the top of Ball Joint, will likely rip the boot.

I have a 2005 E500 Airmatic..is this the front or rear? if this is the front, does the rear also have ball joints? my squeaking is coming from the passenger rear side. Driving me crazy.

Where do you get all the toque numbers from? Did you buy a repair manual? Where can I find these?

Will it fit for E280 2007 Elegance?

hi, just wondering what do you mean by tighten and "turn 60 degrees" or "120 degrees"?

How did you manage to stop disc ftom turning while pressing out and pressing in ball joint??

Why are you putting thread lock on everything? Is it required by oem the repair manual?

Great video 👌🏻

Thanks man!!! Nice Vid. Grooooovy music too.

Good work and extremely helpful sir. Is it the same if I load the suspension with a jack or does the wheels have to be on and the can on the ground before torquing the bolts ?

What what suspension is on there eibach ?

hi, on W211 4-matic the part number is A 211 330 03 35?

Doesn't the wheel have to be loaded or under weight before tightening?

how much time can take to replace the parts in the video?

Was the squeak constant or intermittent?

My e320 is currently squeaking it’s the front passenger side and it’s embarrassing to drive. I wish i knew how to do it myself but I gotta wait to get the money to take it to a shop unfortunately.

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How long did this job take?

Anyone else get the abs esp warning lights after disconnecting the speed sensor? Made the mistake of turning on the car when I was turning the wheel hub for easier access? Looks like it's a code that's pretty hard to reset.

I have the same issue with my E55. Drives me crazy. Need to find time to get the parts and fix it myself.

And if you cant get the joint out even with special tool you have to take a big big hammer and hammer it out.and bevore you have to unscrew everyting to get it loose from the car.

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