Front wheel spacers question...

[Davehuge]

Hi all, just looking at the front wheel axle spacers on my 2004 EC300.

Both spacers look identical, 23mm wide with one straight end and one flared end.

1. Is that correct, they're both the same?

2. The flared ends of the spacers must be on the outside and the straight ends slide inside the seals, that's right isn't it?

Thanks, Dave.

[Jacob 'Berg]

OEM part numbers are the same for both right and left. So, should be identical.

[Davehuge]

Originally Posted by Jacob 'Berg

OEM part numbers are the same for both right and left. So, should be identical.

Thanks, I guess I should have looked at the part numbers myself!

What about the flared ends? Surely they should be on the outside?

All the best, Dave.

[Jacob 'Berg]

Originally Posted by Davehuge

Thanks, I guess I should have looked at the part numbers myself!

What about the flared ends? Surely they should be on the outside?

All the best, Dave.

Yes, flared ends out. I believe the flared end is to stop the ingress of dirt.

[Davehuge]

Yes, makes sense.

Thanks, Dave.

[Gasser Nate]

Actually the flared ends go in to the seal. Their purpose is that they do not fall out when you remove the wheel. They are a good idea but everyone seems to put them in backwards! 😂