Thank you all lots to address.
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Originally Posted by if6was9
If you haven't done or aren't doing them regular your best bet is to get yourself a suitable dial indicator and a magnetic stand for it.
The factory specs are pretty precise and the ability of the average wrench to determine if an installation is definatively within the specs is a serious challenge.
Doesn't cost much to alter the wheel bearing to what might be a better position but you've mentioned the vehicle is older and might be sitting on its original suspension parts. It might be worth it to get the car up on a lift and give the suspension a good going over before you start spending too much on any particular part/s. There are more that a few places that the front suspension can be worn and loose contributing to a sloppy steering feel.
Best advice is to access a Factory Service Manual which Mercedes at one point made available on line. That way you can get a basic idea of where you're going with addressing these kind of issues.
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if6was9 - you make a good point, dial indicator is cheaper than I expected and maybe worth it for peace of mind given the age. I read through some of the FSM from the w124zone site but did not see too much on testing suspension. Is there anything I can physically tighten (rubber parts are degrading and need outright replacement) to get me through a few more months? Need to pass a safety inspection and december is a poor time for a suspension rebuild
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Originally Posted by Phillytwotank
Are you checking for play with the wheel and tire back on it are you grabbing at the brake rotor and feeling this play?
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Philly, I am checking both. i was more rotating the hub/wheel (push top pull bottom or reverse) instead of pulling in and out as the FSM indicates. I tried side to side as well but the wheels just turn...
As for the rest of folks, I did the finger tight, back it off, then just tight enough that the somewhat triangular washer can be moved by hand.
I don't hear any specific bearing noises while driving but it sounds worthwhile to get a dial indicator and measure the thing
