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Old 02-26-2011, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by daftwankie View Post
Excellent write up. Am just completing this repair on my 1985 230E (grey market W123) thanks to these step-by-steps. One thing worth mentioning to others - because the slotted nuts have to be punched, the ones you remove cannot be reused. I had trouble finding replacements online. Best bet is to visit a Mercedes dealer's part store. I got them there for $12 each.
The slotted nuts come with the bearing kit (two bearings, races, seal and slotted nut). Available through NAPA or a confident European parts supplier.
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