Mercedes Benz Front End Squeak Fix!
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- čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
- Ball joint replacement on 2008 E350 Mercedes Benz W211
This fixes that annoying front-end squeaking sound when turning and driving along at slow speeds.
Also replaced both torque struts.
Parts purchased at www.autohausaz.com/ - Auta a dopravní prostředky
The best (by far) directions for this job on the Internet. Have just finished the installation on a '06 W211 using the equipment you recommended . The ball joint tool didn't have instructions but figured out the fitting on the end of the "bolt" can be removed and changed to install the new ball joint. They are shipped dry so use a good quality grease on the "bolt"...Many thanks!
Such a fantastic video, regarding bottom ball joints on Mercedes W211. Its was well presented for DIY guys. We appreciate your super information!!
After watching your videos for year, I must say the lighting and focus of these DYI instructions are superb. We are truly getting a visual perspective on the areas that can cause a challenge and the proper tools to accomplish the jobs. Thank you for another informative presentation.
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You're The Best! Thank You for this very nice example of high quality mechanical work.
life is so much easier when you have the right tools and equipment.
Very true!
Thank you, Nicoya for the balljoint replacement on Mercedes W211.
Great video, thank you for taking the extra time to show us how it's done 🤙
This is the best video I found about this subject. Thank you sir 🙏🏽
Thank you for your instructions, which was clear, correctly, and understandable.
Nicoya, back again to your super educational Video, to change front lower ball joints, on my W211!!😊
Glad to help!
Really good guide. Right down to the exact torque specs. Thought I was going to need to do a complete suspension rebuild to fix this. Thanks!
Glad it helped
I need whoever’s holding this guy’s flashlight
Just subscribed to your channel have to thank you very precise and will keep on watching 👍
Excellent instructions I don’t have a Mercedes but the 2013 grand Cherokee has same type of ball joints and it’s on my list 👍🏻
This man knows what he's doing
Great video, just what I wanted to see before I do the same job... You have a new subscriber
Thank you very much for making this very clear and helpful video. 😉
The Best..... clear picures video Clear instructions ... Thank you Very much .. Appreciated
Tanks for a great video Nicoya
Gonna do this tomorrow on my e550. Great video
Excellent video, thanks for this!
Great video! Right on point. The only thing I would recommend to improve the video is to answer the question as to what you will do to fix the problem right from the get go.
Great video!!! Thanks for sharing it with us!!!
Thanks. This was so helpful
Great video. Thank you!
Nice video great visuals GOD bless you 🙏🏾👑
YES - this is the best by far. Thank you
Thank you!! I've been waiting to find the answer!!!!! The Squeak!!! Yes 👍
Glad you found it helpful.
I looked Many videos but this one is the most complete and profesional thank you! . I wonder if you can make the same vídeo but using hydraulic jack And jack stands I will really appreciated !! You have one more subscriber
Very good job 👏, I appreciate it sir
You are really good. Thank you.
Very good video and very helpful. Thank you , Sir.
Glad it was helpful!
Perfect video thanks🔥
Thank you, i have this issue on my W216 cl , now i know whats the issue
OMG, never seen a balljoint making this noise. My w204 make the same noise, i ll buy the balljoint next monday.
I experienced the same on my W210. However, I ain't do the ball joints replacement. Try injecting Mobile 1 Blue Marine Grease to the plastic cover via Syringe Cylinder. It works and last for almost 3 years. No squeaking noise at the moment.
Brilliant hat off to you sir
Beautiful shop
Thank you!
You are a life saver, thank you 🙏. Is it the same for a s550 4matic 2013?
Отличная работа,все ясно и понятно!
Great video, thank you…….
SUPER VIDEO!!!Th.
hi, my w205 has been doing this squeak lately, would not be the same process? how expensive would it be to ask a mechanic to do it? thanks in advance to any bro that can answer
Good job, very nicely explained, the only thing I missed you doing was the squeak test at the end, it would have been nice to 'not' hear the squeak after you replaced both front ball joints. Why do they wear out so quickly, i've a 2017 C238 (E400) with the same squeak coming from the front left (not as noisy as in your video but still irritating).
The ball joints have no zerk fittings. They wear and get dried out. Which causes the squeaking noise. You are right. In hindsight, I should have shown the after repair result.
Thank you for this video it explains everything in great detail but I do have one question, due to the elongated hole in the subframe end of the arm do you have to have the steering geometry checked so as to avoid uneven tyre wear ?
I would recommend you have the alignment checked after the repair.
Merci beaucoup
Mate, can you help me to find this ball joint for a w204? I cannot find the part online
It’s easier to tighten the bush end of the tension strut in the correct place before installing the ball joint if you don’t have access to a lift.
Thanks for making this video. Do you know roughly how much it would cost to get it fixed? I just bought a 2001 Mercedes today with this squeaking problem. The guy who sold it to me said it probably just needed oiling… then I found your video and realised it’s a much bigger job :(
How much would this work cost?
Is this applicable to Mercedes glc with same from end noise
Excellent instructions, very detailed and high quality video! Unfortunately after finishing the repair ABS and ESP malfunction messages appeared. Did I somehow damaged the speed sensor? Also, the steering feels quite heavier than before. Is this normal while using new components? The components I used were purchased from FCP Euro and the balljoint is very firm. Thanks again for the video.
Check for wheel sensor codes. If that is the problem, its very easy to replace.
@@InitechAuto Initially, I assumed that the heavy steering was due to wheel misalignment after replacing the ball joint and torque arm, however, after performing an alignment at a tire shop the problem was not solved. After an internet search I realized that there is a link between the wheel speed sensor and the steering feel. I made a mistake while re-installing the wheel speed sensor: I placed it above the cap! This created ABS ESP error messages and heavy steering. After placing the sensor under the cap, as you do in your video, all problems were solved.
@@diegoyankelevich8 Glad you figured out what was wrong. Thanks for the follow-up!
@@diegoyankelevich8 how much did you spend fixing all of this?
How about also using the torque wrench to turn the last 60 degree and the last 120 degree on the respective nuts. This would after using their recommended torque to pretension the respective nuts. Just curious on what they would be. 🤔🤔🤔
Great Video, but one question.
If you torque the bolts to spec, why would you turn them an additional 60 and 120 degrees? That would tighten then beyond the torque spec.
The initial torque is like a preload. Then you turn it more for the final stretch. That is the specification given by Mercedes-Benz.
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 ?
Sorry for the late response. A jack will work fine just as you see in the video. For some reason, your question was in the spam folder.
Nicoya Thank you sir I truly appreciate your response
exactly what i was looking for. my daughters merc has this problem and it's embarassing to listen to it. gonna get the parts and do the change. any chance it might be the steering rail ball joints instead of these? thanks for the gret vid!
I have never heard of the steering rack tie rods ends squeaking. Maybe the bushings? If you hear the nosie during the bounce test that I do in the begining of the video. Then it's not the tie rod ends.
Good video. Thanks for that.
Is this normal for the suspention to be this bouncy? I think my e320cdi sport i even more bouncy.
Hard to tell shock performance by just bouncing it. I ended up replacing the front struts on this vehicle just on mileage bases. It has over 100k. Figured it could use some new ones.
Great video. I also happen to face the same issue nowon my W205. Now I know what might cause the problem. Have a great day sir. Just wondering if is it a common problem for mercedes
Yes it is.
What was the symptoms?
Thank you for the video , mercedes work shop manual does not require loctite on the RPM sensor , is it mandatory ? And if it is which loctite number did you use ?
Thanks
I was putting Loctite on the bolt. Not the sensor. If you want to be technical. Mercedes recommends replacing the bolt with a new one. That's why I used Loctite. I used Permatex Blue medium-strength #24240. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the video. Question, I replaced the lower control arms, but then realize that I may need to replace a ball joint. Do I have to remove the control arms that I replaced first before removing the ball joint?
You don’t have to remove the control arms. Just unbolt the joints. And should have access to the ball joint. The only reason you see me replace the torque struts. Is because they wanted them replaced. But that is not necessary to do the ball joint.
@@InitechAuto Got it. Thanks for the quick reply.
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Is this common on the 2007 GL450 also one squeaks when going over bumps like a squeaky floor my 2nd one squeaks badly when turning wheel or lightly applying brakes Thanks for any help!
I would imagine that they are using the same ball joints on that vehicle as well. But I'm not 100% sure. Have a shop look at them and see.
Are the replacement parts updated and different from the original faulty designed parts that fail?
RTG UG Not to my knowledge. They look the same. The ball joints are sealed with no zerk fittings.
Please help anyone: I have a 03 E500. I hear a pop while reducing to 15mph in my front end drivers side. Mechanic thinks it’s a ball joint or sway bar link or upper control arm. Anyone???
Nice video.
I have problem with my w204. when I turn steering wheel it has squeak noise from this side. Is it possible to have same problem? I was at service 3 times and didn't tell me anything...
Yes it is possible.
Hi. I can't seem to find that Mercedes specific Ball Joint Removal Kit. Can you put up a link to it? Thanks...
I found a whole bunch of them. Do a internet search for w211 ball joint tool. Find yourself a good deal. Here's one on E-Bay
www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Balljoint%20W211&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-156598-763386-7&mkcid=2&keyword=balljoint%20w211&crlp=435134435927_&MT_ID=590126&geo_id=10232&rlsatarget=aud-622524041518:kwd-127358577616&adpos=&device=c&mktype=&loc=9030162&poi=&abcId=1145986&cmpgn=8062713991&sitelnk=&adgroupid=84761290793&network=g&matchtype=b&gclid=CjwKCAiAm7OMBhAQEiwArvGi3BDdloqifAo6-dJ0nHkXQRJ9ykuDosclxijg8xBvvViA0QdnrO1OHxoCqB0QAvD_BwE
Here's one on amazon. www.amazon.com/9TRADING-Mercedes-Installer-Removal-C-Clamp/dp/B07QX3PXF8
never mind. So you did replace the ball joint and both torque struts. Any suggestions for my car? Besides the noise it runs very well. 2002 C240, 200 plus miles. It is safe to keep driving with the noise or I should have some parts changed?
The reason the ball joint is making noise is that it has dried up and wore out. Eventually, they fail and break. When that happens. You are not driving anywhere. To answer your first question. Check and see if the ball joints have zerk fittings for lube.
@@InitechAuto I have been experiencing a new squeak on my Mercedes S430, is this the same issue? Ball joint? I’m hearing a squeak from the front passenger side tire, but also as of lately I think my air suspension might’ve went out on that tire, although it isn’t leaning unbalanced, I’m hearing more noise from that side from the road along with the squeak.
@@evandalism Have someone check your brakes and ball joints and see if they can find the problem.
@@InitechAuto okay copy that. How much does this problem usually cost on a 2003 S430 in California?
@@evandalism Ball joints on your car should be between 2 to 3 hours of labor time. So check the the shop labor rate and multiply by 2 to 3 hours. Plus parts.
I have a 2002 c240 that makes exactly the same sound as your video showed. How do I know my car just needs to be lubed or the suspensions are bad.
Exact same for me squeeking loud now. I have a c200 kompressor 4 door sedan japenese import
@@Fatkidlovecake damn, I’m scared for my s430 that it will get loud too, it’s not too bad it’s on and off but one ride it squeaked the entire time, not cool. mechanic said it was fine but it’s def not
@@evandalism squeeking is totally okay if your suspension is bad you can feel it when you turn it almost feels a bit loose. Also when just changing gears to drive have someone look at your front wheels if they jerk up forward a bit. But yeah weather and things cause squeeking you should just add lube. If you feel the turning getting worse and the your steering wheel jerking to one side more and unbalanced then yeah get it checked out. But it sounds like your such squeeking happens from weather ect
My cars 115000km atm
Is the control arm the same for 4 Matic vehicles and non 4-Matic
I would say yes.
My w211 is pulling to the right , in your experience what could be the cause and how to fix it , i already swapped my front wheels and the problem did not transfer .
Check your wheel alignment. Make sure your wheels turn free. Like a brake caliper hanging up.
Do you do the same suspension compression for Airmatic suspension?
Should be the same.
Did you use an impact wrench with the ball joint installation tool?
Yes!
@@InitechAuto Thanks. Thinking of doing the same, and your excellent video's gonna be real useful.
Can anyone elaborate on torque plus 60 degrees? I am in the aerospace field and torque is huge for us and I've never heard of it. Great video, the shop is cleaner than an operating room.
I'll try and explain as best as I can. The initial torque is like a zero reference point. The reason they use a torque angle is that straight torque can be influenced by lubrication and the amount of force it takes to turn the bolt or nut. They want a certain amount of stretch on a bolt or nut. So torque angle is a much more accurate way of achieving that.
@@InitechAuto Thanks for the explanation. I guess its a range and the value is the degreed is the high end. Seems odd they don't just assign the higher value. I appreciate your reply and expertise.
Mt w203 is making the same noise. How do you know if the ball joint can be changed without changing the entire arm.
By looking at it. Take it to someone who knows what they are looking at.
@@InitechAuto taking it to the dealer next week. Let's see what they say, thanks for the response 👍
Do I have to remove to torque strut to replace just the lower ball joint? W211 E55.
No, just the joint at the ball joint. I was replacing the struts anyways. That’s why I removed them.
@@InitechAuto Thank you!
I have c43 2017 with same problem, not so loud yet. Dangerous?
No, but it should be eventually taken care of.
Hm not the squeaking noise I was looking for. I posted a video of some weird noises my car (2003 c240) makes would you be able to tell me what it is?
I would say probably not.
Although, after listening to your video. It sounds like the fan blower motor to me.
are you in Fresno Ca? do you work on cars
No, Arizona
My clk500 a209 is squeaking when I hit speed bumps or hilly roads, is this the fix?
Most likely. Have it checked out to confirm.
The fact that the car was squeaking bolting the lugs up
I just had the Ball joints changed out in 2020. They start doing this that fast, also is it a danger if I don't fix it right away?
It's not dangerous but over time it can fail. I think the embarrassment of driving a squeaky car would get you to fix it right away.
@@InitechAuto I'd be more embarrassed to be sitting in the dark when they shut off my lights. I've got property taxes next month, Thanksgiving, Christmas I'll try and do it in January, budget permitting. Thanks for the info though.
How much would labor cost with parts ?
I really have no idea. Depends on where you live and what the labor rates are.
Do control arm bolts need to be replaced? Or can old ones be reused
They can be reused.
@@InitechAuto how come when I try to buy just ball joints… they will only sell with control arm?
@@SwheatPete1 The ball joint is attached to the steering knucle. Are we talking about the same thing? The arms come with the joints already installed. (AKA torque struts).
Ok, got you. Thank you for quick reply
Brother, I have the same sound, but from the back, what is the reason?
I have no idea. You’re going to have to diagnose it.
Question for anyone on this thread... Does the dealer replace only the ball joint or will they replace the whole assembly?
I would say just the ball joint. Makes no sense to replace the whole assembly. You can call the dealer to make sure.
@@InitechAuto I’m in the US. It’s my understanding that these dealers here will change the entire arm. They claim that they don’t want the customer to have to come back for the same issue 🤔
@@AskGriff1 The issue is not the assembly. It's the ball joint. But like I said. Call your local dealer.
Depending on base or 4matic, the upper ball joint apparently is part of the control arm on 4matic. Rear wheel drive has replaceable ball joint as seen in video. If I am wrong I will be happy and hopeful to find the separate part instead of the control arm assembly for $235
What brand you go for?
On this car I think I installed Delphi's. Bilsteins are a good choice as well. If your looking for heavy duty. Try Meyle's HD. I have never used them however.
If no torch wrench how to know if installed correctly
You won't know. However, this is not rocket science. Just tight will do. It's pretty forgiving. But if you want to do it correctly. You will need the torque wrench.
is the abc system same?
Should be very similar.
I bet that noone arround here uses torque wrenches when they are not recording, in every shop ive been they dont use it except the dealer, they dont even have it, it all comes down to the pneumatic gun
Is it safety issue if u don’t fix it?
Eventually, a ball joint can break, but it takes time.
@@InitechAuto then I can 2 months and fix it during my annual maintenance visit. Thank you
mine, Squeak will be gone..tq
well did the squeaking stop ? You never tested it !
Of course, it did. I should have shown the end result in the video.
@@InitechAuto no shit , that's why everyone was watching your video
@@DLN-ix6vf obviously the problem was fixed! What kind of dumb question ⁉️
@@bugeyegang7573 not as dumb as your comment. Nicoya said he should have shown the end of the video you idiot !
were are you based out of
Arizona
Where's the pressing of bonnet to show that the sound is now gone.... 😢
Amateur video-making skills.
Very informative . . . . buy a better mic.
Any suggestions? Always looking to improve
I complained to my mechanic about this, and he said it was old age 🤦🏾♂️. I've found a better much thorough mechanic, and cheaper.
Old age. Lol
That's bad wheel bearings.
Is that your professional opinion?
Great video. Thank you!
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