Is it still worth it?

[Homeoboxter]

Originally Posted by elgyqc

My understanding is that there is no "factory" duel row replacement... you can only buy the IM shaft complete with the bearing, which means splitting the engine cases...

Yeah, I thought the same until I came across this:
https://www.123bearing.com/bearing-BD20-17-A-DDUA17NX01-NSK

Someone else pointed it out for me in a separate thread. This looks like the same exact thing. No need for spacers, just pull the original which usually is in perfect condition at around 100k miles, put the new one in, should be good for another 100k.