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Originally Posted by BillGrissom
I replaced just the cone in my 1984 300D about 4 yrs ago, leaving the good race in place. Quick and easy and no problems since. No problem if the race wears as long as the surface stays flat. If not, you would see ripples and should replace it. I just set the play like I do on my old U.S. cars since isn't any different. I don't mind if others want to use a dial indicator on their cars. I don't have time for the finicky processes and special tools shown in the Mercedes FSM, and doubt most professional mechanics do either. I have an MS in Mech Engr so am allowed to think for myself.
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Bill, than you for confirming that abandoning the ideal does work if careful and know the risk.
If can find the tool to use, then will. I love tedious and fiddly work.
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Originally Posted by BillGrissom
I don't know your car, mine are W123 300D's, which I recall use SET3 & SET5 front wheel bearings. But, even for those nobody should rely on my memory, check PeachParts and rock.
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Thank you so much.
If you have used Set 5, then that is what fits and the specifications are wrong. I don't believe everything said and written, believing more in experience and the tangible.