W251 front differential axle play.
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W251 front differential axle play.
Hi,
I have a 2006 w251 320cdi.
I have problems with vibrations from the front left wheel when driving at 90kmh or higher. I have changed the front bearing on left side without any change. Same problems with summer and winter tyres. Even the brakes and rotors are new without any improvment.
But I found that there's is some play in the left front axle going into the front differential.
See video: https://youtu.be/FBWNZrKaA_Q
On the right side the axle play is much less.
Should there be any play in the front axle going into the differential or is my differential bearings broken?
Best regards,
Sturla
I have a 2006 w251 320cdi.
I have problems with vibrations from the front left wheel when driving at 90kmh or higher. I have changed the front bearing on left side without any change. Same problems with summer and winter tyres. Even the brakes and rotors are new without any improvment.
But I found that there's is some play in the left front axle going into the front differential.
See video: https://youtu.be/FBWNZrKaA_Q
On the right side the axle play is much less.
Should there be any play in the front axle going into the differential or is my differential bearings broken?
Best regards,
Sturla
