Yep, definitely did my homework on this one.
On my 4Matic it is different -- one-piece bearing with no magnetic ring; that part in on the axle shaft/outer CV joint.
I have a proper press kit for this job and plan to be very gentle when inserting them.
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Originally Posted by Sugar Bear
Eric you may be aware of this, I wasn't but was educated by a forum member...on non-4maics, the front wheel seals are magnetic tone rings. Pounding them in like normal risks damaging them. They should be drawn or possibly pressed in to place. I got lucky lightly hammering them in with a block of wood.
Good luck!!!
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