My son’s new 85 300D had the rear left wheel hub loose and required replacing. I was quoted $400-435 from 2 independent shops and $775 from the dealer. I wanted to learn how to do this job (35-130 ) The MB service manual calls for 11 specialty tools to complete this job. I had a good conversation with the old Mercedes specialist at the dealer and asked what “specialty” tools are really required. He said Just the Special castle socket . MB 115 589 02 07 00.
All the races can be removed and installed with conventional tool. So here is the write up of the job. The most difficult task was removing the outer bearing/race assembly off the hub. I destroyed the bearing holder and totaled the race. I would suggest bring the hub to an independent or the dealer and pay a few bucks to have then do this. They should not charge much. I figure $25-30. If it’s over $50 I would do it myself. I did not get a price for doing it.


Dave

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