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Originally Posted by warmblood58
Hi! I am going to replace the front rotor on my '84 123 wagon and short of using a micrometer setup, what is the best way (accurate) way to adjust load on bearings after packing? Thanks!
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That would be to follow the Factory Service Manual and use a Dial Indicator.
After installing new Rotors I tried doing mine by hand and after several miles down the Road I found I had overheated the Grease inside of the Hubs.
I had to pull everthing apart clean out all the roasted Grease and re-pack with new Grease.
After that I spent several hours finding where I put my Magnetic base and Dial Indicator that I was too lazy to look for in the first place. I adusted the end play as per the Factory Service Manual and over 2 years has gone buy with no problems.
In my case I only created more work for myself by not doing it the correct way.
I have owned Cars since 1968 and had always adjusted the Wheel Bearing Clearance by hand and had no problems with that on other Cars. That is why I did not believe it had to be done with a Dial Indicator on the Mercedes.
If you do use another method to adjust the End Play I would suggest that when you drive the Car only drive a few Blocks and get out and put your hands on the Front Wheel to see if it is hot. Get in and Drive some more and do the same until you are sure it will not over heat.