Do you really need to pull the whole pump and bracket off? The radial seal is what usually hardens and leaks. That can be changed by removing only the front part of the pump. The seal kit only costs about $25 from the dealer.

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1993 400E, 256,000 miles (totaled)
1994 E420, 200,000+ miles
1995 E420, 201,000 miles