In a message dated 10/12/2005 10:03:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Marshall wrote: << There are many greases that will meet the specification, but few are packaged in precisely the correct amounts as the Mercedes product is and few mechanics, much less DIYers have scales to weigh out the proper quantities as is required for proper application. The design of the bearing assembly and the grease specifications allowed the grease to be pumped thru the bearing assembly as long as the proper quantities were loaded into the correct compartments. >> ___________________ I replaced the front wheel bearing on a 124, last night. What a difference that made! It's now like a new car in quietness and handling. What is Marshall refering to by "packaged in precisely the correct amounts"? Each time I've bought that expesive super MB grease from the dealer or from Rusty, it came in a big toothpaste type tube that contained enough to repack about 2.5 wheels. No obvious way to measure each dose. Does Mercedes also sell this stuff in one dose foil packs or something? Failing that option, I guess we could measure it volumetrically with a tablespoon or some such. (It expect the density of grease is about 0.7gm/cc). Also, where is all the grease supposed to be placed? Where are these "correct copartments?" Inside each cage, between the rollers is obvious. And I know the cover cap is supposed to contain a measured amount. But is there supposed to be some placed inside the hub, between the inner and outer bearings? These details are not obvious in the shop manual. Ned Klienhenz NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! oh man you have done it now you have angered the great mercedes gods!!!!! forgive him ,,,he knows not of your rath oh keepers of useless information !!!!!!!!!! collins 1985 500 sec
