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Originally Posted by jay_bob
I will say that I pulled the passenger side for good measure.
I am a believer in symmetrical maintenance, even down to light bulbs (if the LH headlight blows, I change the RH on principle).
The grease on the RH outer bearing had already gotten some discoloration so this one was on borrowed time too. Spindle still looks pristine so just a basic bearing replacement required on the right.
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I agree with symmetrical maintenance. The dealer said that my right wheel bearing looked like new and he just repacked it.
Of note: They keep bearings in stock at this small dealership because they regularly replace them. Spindles and hubs etc are over-nighted.
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1999 Mercedes E300TD daily driver sold at 238K miles 106K miles were mine, rust worm got it :-(
2006 Mercedes CDI new daily driver! 56,000 miles May 2016 now 85,625 Apr 2018 and Apr 2019 101,000 miles Apr 2020 109,875. March 2024 135,250
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