Interesting I've never heard of this. Can you describe it a bit more? you rap on the tire and listen to the sound of it? How does the sound change as you go from too loose to just right to too tight?
Allan On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:20 +0000, "Brian Toscano" <brian.tosc...@gmail.com> wrote: > When setting preload, I do it with the wheel mounted. You can wrap the > wheel with your hand and the resonance will change exactly when the > preload is correct. I read this technique was used by a German mechanic. > When I tried it on my 124 and compared with a dial indicator, it was > spot on! With the preload correct the bearings look new when taken out > for servicing or some other repair. When too tight, the rollers seem to > turn brown. > > Regards, > Brian > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
