How to diagnose and replace front wheel bearings on a W211 E Class Mercedes-Benz — also applies to many other Mercedes Benz models.
Mercedes E Class Front Wheel Bearing Replacement
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That was done with surgical precision!…are you a doctor!??
Just some ease of removing tip on press in things. You can use a torch to heat your hub right before you knock out the race. Heat makes things expand. It does not need to be red hot. Do not heat the race! Only outer hub metal.
I did this job a year ago, as per instructions in this video. Started getting some clunking so I checked the bearing, and what do you know, the AXLE NUT contact area is CHEWED UP! Seems like it was too loose or too tight, or maybe my 28 hour 1,800 mile non-stop trip wreaked havoc on it. If you want an update to this, like and/or comment! Be careful out there!
Hi,The video is really informative.Thank you very much.I just changed the hub.The previous hub was turning crooked.But the wheel hub I just installed is turning crooked.What part is causing this to turn curved?
Torque on my '03 E500 18mm carrier bolts i 85'lbs/115nm, not 85nm
I know this was a long time ago but After installing your bearing did your ABS light come on, if so how did you solve the problem
Good video, well instructed. I had the same issue I just tightened the nut up so there was less slack and my car is fine, what happens is when the bearings heat up and cool down they expand and contract, which then causes the slack I think your bearings were fine and you could have easily cleaned and regressed them. We’re the bearing race areas scored?
I've ordered wheel bearings from FCPEuro and when they come in my neighbor and I will install them. I have an 01 e320 with 152k miles.
I did this job about 20 years ago on my 85 300d. It had over 250k miles. Those spindle clamp/nuts do not spring out after that long and after releasing the locking screw they stayed clamped onto the spindle.
You need a large wrench to turn them at that point. You cannot hand turn them back on. As a result I ended up overtightening them and destroying the new bearings after just a few thousand miles. Not good! The hub got so hot on one side my new brake rotors would not come off and the whole suspension assembly had to be replaced.
I am going to attempt this job again and hope that spindle nut will turn off and on by hand.
I will have to purchase another tube of Mercedes grease because only one comes with the bearing kit and some antiseize. I will have to go back to see if that seal is in the kit. I may have to get those.
Wish me luck.
This was an excellent video!
500.00? I was quoted 1600.00 for this job.
Can I just replace the bearing with not touching the races because they look solid non wrong with them and hard to remove
Ouch at 27:14, I hate when that happens.
I think you omitted inspection of the bearings and races to determine whether or not they actually have signs of any condition that required replacement. In my opinion, the inner bearing looks fine, with no discoloration or scoring on the bearing surface of the tapered roller bearings evident in the quick view at 12:15 of the video, and the races also look fine in the quick glimpses at around 13:05 of the video. I suggest buying some mild steel punches or drifts to pound out the grease seal and bearing races.
great video thank you mani will do it weekend god bless you
Great that you still have your fingers! Next time at least disconnect connector to SBC, otherwise you risk with your health!
Cardiologist, Do you want Xentry?
Great video!
If you close your eyes you can hear Kevin Spacey
Are you sure your supposed to pre-Grease the Spinal?
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it is not seal it is MAGNET for abs speed….