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Originally Posted by 97 SL320
If the bearing is smooth when rotated, there is nothing wrong with it. It is highly likely the replacement will do the same thing leaving you with another "defective" bearing and an endless install / return cycle.
This is a prime example of why selling parts to DIY guys is risky business.
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I'd be highly concerned about a brand new "Double sealed" bearing puking its grease too. Means one of two things:
1: Bearing was overpacked with grease from the factory (poor quality control)
or
2: Bearing was running hot and slung its grease out (defective bearing)
Having installed thousands of bearings on various machinery over the years it's extremely rare to see a brand new bearing sling grease. The grease belongs inside the bearing, not on it. I'd be returning it too. Claiming that DIY guys are morons is plain ignorance.