My RR wheel hub will wobble up and down, and I've determined that the "hub nut" that tightens the hub/bearings/races simply needs to be tightened to pull everything together. I called a dealership to ask about the tool to tighten this nut, and the guy said it was about $300-350 bucks!
How do yall tighten up this nut without said tool? A screwdriver/hammer situation in the recesses?
Jimmy

Pic with this thread, post 11
W123 Axle shaft problems!

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

Have you checked with www.samstagsales.com to see how much the actual tool will cost? Sounds as if they feel there may be parts that need replacing. I haven't dived into the rear hubs so I can't be of much help there. Maybe someone here has.

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Sam

84 300SD 350K+ miles ( Blue Belle )

Take a look at this thread.. A forum member "Lars" did his with a tool he bought from ZDMak for $25 and a little trimming on a lathe. If you don't have a lathe perhaps a local machine shop could trim it for you.

Successfully replaced rear wheel bearings

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'84 300D Turbo 240k (Anthracite Grey) - Garage Queen
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I'm not a certified mechanic, but I did stay at a HolidayInn Express last night.