[W126 Coupe] front wheel bearing journals

[Doug Gavin]

Mike R. wrote:

> I’ve never replaced the outer journal in any MB. If they looked good, 
> then I left them alone and made sure there was good grease in the 
> bearing.
>
> I think you’re fine just replacing the removable bits.
>
> Later,
>
> Mike R.
>
> (702) 494-8056
>
> * From: * mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com 
> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *chet weeks
> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 22, 2006 10:43 AM
> *To:* mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
> *Subject:* [W126 Coupe] front wheel bearing journals
>
> I am replacing the fronts on my 560 -- 86 ---W126. A new journal for 
> the inner bearings came with the new parts. This leads me to suspect 
> that I should be replacing the journals??? The existing journals look 
> ok and with limitted attempts I was not able to remove them. Very 
> concerned about messing around in there as if I mess up the hub im 
> eating a chit samwich. Is there a good way to remove the jounrnals 
> without a special MB tool???Should they be replaced???
>
> FYI-- My front end noise apparently was the result of a bad outer 
> bearing on the drivers side ---
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> Chet Weeks
>
> 86 560 SEL 197K on the clock.
>
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Hi All, Unrelated to Chet's issue but can anyone give me a ball park 
value on "83 500 SEC Black with tan leather with 112 K miles . Reporeted 
to be in excellent condition both inside and out. AC and other equipment 
working etc. 1 owner prior to current owner for a year. Needs to sell 
due to $$ needs.Thanks

Doug