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Old 04-13-2016, 08:16 AM
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Front Differential club

My 06 R500 70000 miles has join this all to common R ML GL 4 matic club
I am having a hard time finding a shop that will due bearing change. I am thinking of doing differential swap. Has anyone tried Mercedesdifferentials.com They offer rebuilt front diff for 1699. Any other rebuilt options. Based on how common this issue is a little unsure of salvage yard option
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2008 R320 CDI, 1987 560SL
No problems with my front diff yet (fingers crossed). I recall seeing a DIY somewhere showing the bearing replacement.

Also, watch out for new bearings. These ones were affected by the counterfeit bearing scam a couple years ago, and there are still a lot out there in inventory.

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