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10-17-2013, 02:26 PM

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Is there a link on this forum to how to adjust a front wheel bearing please or should i get a haynes manual for a mercedes 320 slk of the same year as the car . Thanks,

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10-17-2013, 03:05 PM

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Re: Front bearing

from the service manual :

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10-17-2013, 03:12 PM

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Re: Front bearing

I installed new inside/outside bearings about 20K ago. I just snugged the hub nut finger tight and locked it down. Haven't had an issue with that method.

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I installed new inside/outside bearings about 20K ago. I just snugged the hub nut finger tight and locked it down. Haven't had an issue with that method.

Probably what I would do too, since I don't have a dial gauge with a magnetic mount.

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10-17-2013, 03:25 PM

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Re: Front bearing

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Is there a link on this forum to how to adjust a front wheel bearing please or should i get a haynes manual for a mercedes 320 slk of the same year as the car . Thanks,

There is a link here, down load the entire manual for free along with many other useful information. See my signature below for details.

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10-17-2013, 03:42 PM

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There is a link here, down load the entire manual for free along with many other useful information. See my signature below for details.

Now why didn't I think of posting that instead of looking it up for him ?
Guess I sometimes overlook the obvious .......

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10-17-2013, 04:07 PM

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Now why didn't I think of posting that instead of looking it up for him ?
Guess I sometimes overlook the obvious .......

We'll give you "attaboy" bonus round points for this one.. hows that..

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10-18-2013, 06:05 AM

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Is there a link on this forum to how to adjust a front wheel bearing please or should i get a haynes manual for a mercedes 320 slk of the same year as the car . Thanks,

Are you sorted? If not give me a shout! :-)

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