On Sun, 07 Jun 2015 23:18:50 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Solved. Alignment tech didn't tighten the eccentric bolts (all four)
for the inner bushings.
This afternoon I removed both front wheels and checked the bearing play
and torque of all the bolts. Started
On Mon, 08 Jun 2015 20:21:43 -0400 Max Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com
wrote:
However, regardless of that problem, leaving the bolts loose was quite
negligent.
Yes, indeed.
Should his supervisor/shop owner be told?
Craig
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The tech said he'd do it again for free due to a different problem that he
didn't identify prior to starting the work, after I'd solved that problem.
However, regardless of that problem, leaving the bolts loose was quite
negligent.
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Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300
On June 8,
Solved. Alignment tech didn't tighten the eccentric bolts (all four) for the
inner bushings.
This afternoon I removed both front wheels and checked the bearing play and
torque of all the bolts. Started on the outside and worked in.
Very glad I figured it out, not too happy about the wasted
Yes, I had the top bolt for a new strut (no more double nuts) loosen on a 124.
It may be time for struts and bearings also.
Can the top strut mounts be a source of play, and produce a
knock/click? If I back up and brake, then go forward and brake
(while parking, for instance), I get a
I think the struts and strut mounts have at least 100k miles if not more, I
just reviewed my log for the car ('95 sedan) and I haven't replaced either of
those.
Front bearings were serviced a couple years ago.
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Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300
On June 6, 2015 8:41:27 AM EDT,
