Keep your front suspension tight and your steering precise with the Beck/Arnley Suspension Ball Joint (P/N 101-0974), a direct-fit front lower ball joint for a long run of classic Mercedes-Benz sedans and coupes. It installs on applications including the 1974-1978 230, 1979-1983 240D, 1976-1985 300D, 1979-1985 300SD, 1988-1990 300SE, 1973-1980 450SEL, and 1986-1990 560SEL — see the Buyer's Guide tab for all 24 covered models.
A ball joint is the pivoting connection between the lower control arm and the steering knuckle, letting the wheel move up and down and turn while keeping the suspension located. Worn joints commonly show up as clunking over bumps, loose or wandering steering, and uneven tire wear — if a failed front lower joint is the cause, this replaces it.
- OE form, fit and function: engineered to drop in like the original on the listed foreign-nameplate applications.
- Corrosion protection: coated or plated to resist rust.
- Hardware as needed: necessary hardware supplied where required, with functionality matched to the original design.
- Application specific: built for these vehicles.
Sold individually; front ball joints install per side, so order two to replace both sides as a matched pair for balanced steering and wear.
Interchange: 45D2081 · 1011406 · 1163330927 · L1076205 · 61035002 · B9139XL · 1163330927MY · K9139 · FA1603 · MK9139 · 5051081 · 10358
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
45D2081, 1011406, 1163330927, L1076205, 61035002, B9139XL, 1163330927MY, K9139, FA1603, MK9139, 5051081, 10358
