The dealer says mine needs replacing. Parts + labor is over $600. What the heck is a "rear carrier joint"??

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'98 E300 turbodiesel

Rear carrier joint is a bearing at the point the rear lower control arm bolts to the outer wheel hub assembly.

That ia a HIGH quote..MB flat rate for both sides is 3.2 hrs.

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