http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/348451-ok-w124-rear-bearings-bear-replace.html

the tail end of this thread, I have issues with the axles on the car.

I find that even axles with zero traces of rust externally. with fine looking boots, have severe corrosion on the axle shaft under the boot.

EVERYBODY needs to get their axles opened up and cleaned of rust, and rebooted with extra grease...

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!