Be prepared for an oil bath when you take the bottom boots loose. I learned the hard way - dumped a boot load on the driveway.

Glad to hear you had some success. You probably have a small leak somewhere; the thicker grease will probably stay there until the boot fails completely.

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1976 240D
1987 560SL
2007 E320 Bluetec
1998 C280 (now son’s car)
1982 240D Manual - Sold