Arthur .... Why didn't you tell me before I did mine. I just put the impact wrench on the nut and drove it home. I, however, also replaced my pinion bearing while I was that close. Without all of the special tools, I just utilized the old shims and thightened the bolts that hold the bearing in place from the back. I thought about going futher and replacing the ring gear bearings but it looked imposible without the jigs and gages.

Anyway, the wheels go round and if it breaks, I'll look for a used rear end. I'll ask next time

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Jim Villers
190SL, 230SL 5-speed, 95 E320 Wagon, 01 E320 Wagon, MGB, Boxster 'S', 190SL "Barn Find"