Yes, it's possible. I saw my mechanic do it, but I can't tell you what tools to use.

When the idler bearing went out on my 1993 300E 3.2, it was making such a terribly loud noise, people would cover their ears when I drove through a supermarket parking lot.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".