Yep, the entire bracket assembly must be replaced as a unit. Had this done last week on my 22 y/o 124. MSRP for the OE part is $254. The upside is that the cabin will seem sooooo quiet afterward. Amazing how much noise was being transmitted into the car from that old bearing.

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1988 California version 260E (W124)
Anthracite Grey/Palomino
Owned since new and still going strong and smooth
MBCA member

Past Mercedes-Benz:
1986 190E Baby Benz
1967 230 Inherited from mom when she downsized
1959 220S Introduced me to the joys of keepin' 'em goin'

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