MBWorld.org Forums

E-Class (W124) 1984-1995: E 260, E 300, E 320, E 420, E 500 (Includes CE, T, TD models)

Repack bearings for a better alignment?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old May 12, 2009 | 11:43 PM
Share
  #1  
beekster's Avatar
beekster
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
1992 400E (180K miles)
Repack bearings for a better alignment?
I was told by my local stealership that I needed to have my front bearings repacked on my 400E, if I wanted the alignment job that I went in there for to work properly. They said they were loose.

I said yes. Did I get fleeced?


thanks
Reply
0
Old May 12, 2009 | 11:54 PM
Share
  #2  
Saijin_Naib's Avatar
Saijin_Naib
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,968
Likes: 3
1990 300ce 24v I6
Depends. Could be yes, could be no. Was your car making any sort of undue noise in the wheel area or did it have any sort of vibration or shimmy?
Reply
0
Old May 13, 2009 | 05:52 PM
Share
  #3  
beekster's Avatar
beekster
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
1992 400E (180K miles)
Originally Posted by Saijin_Naib
Depends. Could be yes, could be no. Was your car making any sort of undue noise in the wheel area or did it have any sort of vibration or shimmy?
No problems like that, I just had new tires put on and wanted to make sure it was aligned as it had been a couple of years since the last one.

I rarely take it to the dealership except for alignments, they are next to where I work so its easy to drop off/get picked up versus my mechanic who is on the other side of town.
Reply
0
Old May 13, 2009 | 09:54 PM
Share
  #4  
will_w204's Avatar
will_w204
Member
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 213
Likes: 2
97 S600 coupe/gf 16 C300 Lux. Former: 08 GL450, 83 300D, 97 C230, 08 c300 luxury, 92 500SL, 93 400E
I've been told by the indie that at our mileage, unless they've been done in the last 10 years, it's a good idea to knock them out as preventive maintenance
Reply
0
Tags
Back to Subforum
E-Class (W124)
View Next Unread
1994 E320 transmission slip 2-3

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes, average.
Show Printable Version
Email this Page

Advanced Search

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:07 AM.

story-0
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-2
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-5
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-6
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE