Ball Joint Locknut Socket for Mercedes M-Class W163 & W164

The Ball Joint Locknut Socket is a specialized service tool designed for the removal and installation of threaded ball joints on Mercedes-Benz M-Class vehicles. The claw-type design ensures secure engagement with the ball joint retaining nut, allowing efficient servicing without damaging the component.

Suitable for both front and rear axle applications, the tool is specifically designed for Mercedes M-Class W163 and W164 models. Its robust construction and precise dimensions make it ideal for professional workshop use when replacing or servicing suspension components.

The socket features a standard 1/2" square drive, enabling compatibility with commonly used ratchets, breaker bars, and torque wrenches.

Applications

• Mercedes-Benz M-Class W163
• Mercedes-Benz M-Class W164
• Removal of threaded ball joints
• Installation of threaded ball joints
• Front axle suspension service
• Rear axle suspension service

Technical Specifications

• Drive: 1/2"
• Outer diameter: 63 mm
• Inner diameter: 53 mm
• Pin width: 7.5 mm
• Overall height with pins: 40 mm
• Pin height: 12 mm

Features

• Special claw-type locknut socket design
• Suitable for threaded ball joints
• Compatible with front and rear axle applications
• Secure engagement for efficient removal and installation
• Durable construction for professional workshop use
• Designed for Mercedes M-Class suspension servicing

Compatibility

Suitable for:

• Mercedes-Benz M-Class W163
• Mercedes-Benz M-Class W164

Used as Mercedes 385589000700 / 385 589 00 07 00

OEM numbers are provided for identification purposes only and are listed as 385589000700 and 385 589 00 07 00. This product is not an original Mercedes-Benz tool.

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W163) (02.1998 - 07.2005) ML 230 (163.136) (150 HP, 110 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W163) (02.1998 - 07.2005) ML 270 CDI (163.113) (163 HP, 120 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W163) (02.1998 - 07.2005) ML 320 (163.154) (218 HP, 160 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W163) (02.1998 - 07.2005) ML 350 (163.157) (245 HP, 180 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W163) (02.1998 - 07.2005) ML 350 (235 HP, 173 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W163) (02.1998 - 07.2005) ML 400 CDI (163.128) (250 HP, 184 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W163) (02.1998 - 07.2005) ML 430 (163.172) (272 HP, 200 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W163) (02.1998 - 07.2005) ML 500 (163.175) (292 HP, 215 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W163) (02.1998 - 07.2005) ML 500 4-matic (292 HP, 215 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W163) (02.1998 - 07.2005) ML 55 AMG (163.174) (347 HP, 255 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 280 CDI 4-matic (164.120) (190 HP, 140 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 300 4-matic (164.182) (231 hp, 170 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 300 CDI 4-matic (164.120) (190 HP, 140 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 300 CDI 4-matic (164.121) (204 HP, 150 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 320 CDI 4-matic (164.122) (224 HP, 165 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 320 CDI 4-matic (164.124, 164.125, 164.122) (211 HP, 155 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 320 CDI 4-matic (218 HP, 160 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 350 (164.156) (272 HP, 200 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 350 4-matic (164,186) (272 hp, 200 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 350 CDI 4-matic (164.122) (224 HP, 165 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 350 CDI 4-matic (164.125, 164.124) (211 HP, 155 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 350 CDI 4-matic (164.125, 164.124) (231 HP, 170 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 350 CDI 4-matic (214 HP, 157 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 350 CDI 4-matic (258 HP, 190 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 420 CDI 4-matic (164.128) (306 HP, 225 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 450 CDI 4-matic (164.128) (306 hp, 225 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 450 Hybrid 4-matic (164.195) (283 HP, 208 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 500 4-matic (164.172) (388 HP, 285 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 500 4-matic (164.175) (296 HP, 218 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 500 4-matic (164.175) (306 HP, 225 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 63 AMG 4-matic (164.177) (510 HP, 375 kW)

MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W164) (02.2005 - 12.2012) ML 63 AMG 4-matic (525 HP, 386 kW)