How to remove lower ball joint from controlarm on a 2014 w205?

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The joint is normally pushed out from behind with a tool but that wont work on this controlarm

any ideas on how to get it of? Can i pull it off with a cup by the threads on the joint?
 

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Do you want to re use the joint, or are you replacing the arm?
 
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I was planning to only change the ball joint on the end of the arm. They are sold separate.
 

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They will be pressed in if they are removable. You'll probably need a hefty press to shift it

Generally easier and quicker to change the complete arm.
 

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Any photos of said arm ?
 
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Look at the link in the original post. There you can see both the arm and the ball joint. What im asking for is how to extract the ball joint from the arm.
 

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The joint is normally pushed out from behind with a tool but that wont work on this controlarm

any ideas on how to get it of? Can i pull it off with a cup by the threads on the joint?

What link?
 

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Look at the link in the original post. There you can see both the arm and the ball joint. What im asking for is how to extract the ball joint from the arm.
And I told you, however my parts diagrams don't show separate ball joints.
 

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You will needs to source the rubbers separately.
You will need an Indy with a press to get the new rubber on.
The arms rarely fail it’s the rubber.
 
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Im sorry, i provided a link from Google with all the parts involved but it seems the moderator removed it. I will upload imagets ASAP
 
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As LostKiwi, it’s part of the arm, and not replaceable on its own. Where have you found a replacement part?
 

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I'd imagine the machine that presses those ball joints in does alot more than just push the ball into the socket . The forces needed will be really high tonnages . If it was meant to be changed ,it would of been a bolt on type. That's not happening I'm afraid . New arm time .
 

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That balljoint is the one halfway down the arm that the anti-roll bar mounts to, not the one you marked in red on your other link
 
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Ok. Thank you all for clearing this out for me. New arm it is then. Case solved
 

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