How to replace front wheel bearing on Mercedes W202?
Install the wheel bearing Now you are ready to push the wheel hub into the spindle. Push it all the way back until it sits properly. Install the nut and a adjust it. You can use a dial indicator to adjust the main nut. Use the 5mm allen wrench to tighten the nut on the axle nut. Be careful to not over tighten the nut.
What to do when front wheel bearing fails?
When a wheel bearing fails, you will hear a rumbling sound coming from the wheels. The noise can go away when you turn but in some cases, the noise is there at all times. Set the emergency brakes. Lift vehicle. Place jack stand supports under the car. Loosen the lug nuts. Remove front wheel. Remove the lug nuts and remove the front wheel.
How often do wheel bearings need to be replaced?
Wheel bearings don’t usually need to be replaced for at least 200,000 miles in theory, but very often we see cars that need the wheel bearings replaced between 100,000 and 150,000 miles. As you put miles on your car, you should eventually consider replacing the wheel bearings, especially the front ones.
How to replace front wheel bearings in ML320?
Press in new bearing starting on the side that had the circlip until it stops 20. Install circlip (I used the same one, but replace if necessary) 21. Press in axle flange until it stops 22. Now, the hard part is done!! Time to reinstall. 23. Attach tie rod to spindle and tighten nut 24. Attach LOWER A-arm to spindle and tighten nut 25.
What to use to replace front wheel bearings?
Use the 5mm allen wrench to tighten the nut on the axle nut. Be careful to not over tighten the nut. If you don’t have a dial indicator you can tighten the nut by hand as much as you can, then tighten it with a wrench another ¼ turn. You want the hub to turn freely but at the same time not have any play.