Worn balljoints may introduce vibration at highway speeds, vagueness in the steering and in extreme cases clunking noises in the suspension. At the first indication of wear, or if the boots are broken, these balljoints should be replaced. Most E/C/CLK and SLK models from the mid-90’s through...

Normally this job would require the use of a special (Klann type) spring compressor, as access to the spring is limited by the design of the upper spring perch. The perch is attached to the car and not the shock. This is not a coil over design and the bracing of the spring perch prevents the use...

The problem: The fan on the BMW 540i is only indirectly connected to the motor, and the viscous coupling is a separate unit in the middle of the fan. The fan is plastic and fan failures have been known to pierce the hood. Symptoms: “Whooshing” noise from engine that is engine rpm...