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Old 08-27-2011, 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by azitizz View Post
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Getting the dial gauge and the special Mercedes tool to change the bearings is not easy for me to obtain.

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Getting hold of a dial gauge shouldn't be that much more expensive in Canada than say Europe. I didn't buy professional measuring equipment calibrated by NASA...

...as for the MB tool I would recommend that you fork out the big bucks for the special tool available from the dealer. I get the impression (from what I've read here on PP) that the non MB special tool requires some modification prior to use - to my mind even if it is a 1/4 of the price that means it is wasted money. I spent the 120 euros for the MB tool and it slotted straight in there like a gigolo at a nymphomaniac self help group. You could always offer your MB tool for hire to other Canadian members...
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