Hallo Gilbert,

Read this post:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/g-class/1245363-possible-fix-717-42-g-5-a.html
Input bearing of the Getrag is a 2-piece bearing, which seems to be the weak point. Member Dai modified an aftermarket NTN 1-piece bearing and has put many troublefree miles on his Getrag sofar. This bearing is also much and much cheaper than the oem MB 2-piece one.
I think I'll be doing the same when my om617a / GL275 combination gets installed.

gr.

bram


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