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Old 01-02-2017, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by W115smk View Post
The thrust bushing is definitely worn. I don't have an FSM, I know I should and I realize I have probably taken more apart at one time than I should have. according to Mercedes source you can check shaft play by putting a vice grip on the rollercoaster cam plate nut and check shaft play. I did and it has very very little. https://**************.com/problems/vacuum/what-causing-diesel-om616-and-om617-vacuum-pump-failures
The thrust bushing is definitely worn out.
You need a new one.
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