it took me a while to figure out the bearing preload. i fixed up my bearings, fixed the one side that exploded and loosened up the other side and put more bearing grease. it drives amazing. I also realized that one of my rims are bent too. try to see if you can rotate your wheels around and see if you get the vibration in the rear, if so, it could be the rims that are bent
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Oh how did I do it, I got right in, it was like liquid fluid.
could also be an alignment issue, i got an alignment and my vibrations were gone.
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Jippi Jak
1993 MB 190E 2.3---work in progress the end product will be a surprise...
1996 Volvo 855 GLT--Project R clone
I need a benz bad........
I have the same problem and I hoped that it could
be fixed today but seems it's not completely gone...
+new struts & shocks
+new brake pads
+new brake calipers
+new wheel bearings
+new balljoints
+new tie rod and outer tie rod
+new tires ( 185/65HR15 )
+wheels balancement and alignement
The vibrations still present They can't be felt at less than 50mph,
but over 100mph the car is too bouncing from right to left...
It feels like it's something on the rear suspension...
and my steering wheel is always right,
any ideas or updates at this topic ? thanks
Vehicle: 1986 190E 2.3-16, 1992 190E 2.3 and 2007 GL450
Location: new york city
Posts: 861
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Originally Posted by DErAngeD
I have the same problem and I hoped that it could
be fixed today but seems it's not completely gone...
+new struts & shocks
+new brake pads
+new brake calipers
+new wheel bearings
+new balljoints
+new tie rod and outer tie rod
+new tires ( 185/65HR15 )
+wheels balancement and alignement
The vibrations still present
I see you missed the idler arm bushing kit and damper. Replace these as well if your goal is a frame up restore on the car.
I also see you missed water in the tires. Some people spray tire sealant into their tires and the vibrations become so bad that the car shakes at any speed.
In this case, drain the tires completely and replace the air with 100% nitrogen. It is completely dry and will eliminate any moisture in the tires.
Is the idler arm bushing kit and damper is a long job to do ?
My new tires are filled with nitrogen, I don't think the problem is from the tires, thanks for your reply
Vehicle: 1986 190E 2.3-16, 1992 190E 2.3 and 2007 GL450
Location: new york city
Posts: 861
Quote:
Originally Posted by DErAngeD
Is the idler arm bushing kit and damper is a long job to do ?
My new tires are filled with nitrogen, I don't think the problem is from the tires, thanks for your reply
Both are quick.
Raise the car and locate the idler arm forward of the passenger footwell. remove the bolt and wiggle out the idler arm and its bushing. Installation is the reverse of removal. The damper is two bolts.
Also, make sure the front shock towers are okay.
It still sounds like something little is doing the vibration.
and loosened up the other side and put more bearing grease. it drives amazing. I also realized that one of my rims are bent too. try to see if you can rotate your wheels around and see if you get the vibration in the rear, if so, it could be the rims that are bent
They can't be felt at less than 50mph, 
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