How to replace a rear wheel bearing on a Mercedes Benz?

How to replace a rear wheel bearing on a Mercedes Benz?

From under the car, I used a 5 pound ball-peen hammer to strike the rotor until the hub came out. (IMPORTANT: The peachparts how-to says that he used a drift and hammer to strike the hub from the inside, driving it out the other side, which I did resulting in a deformed and unuseable hub that needs to be replaced at a cost of about $350.

What kind of wheel hubs do Mercedes Benz use?

Wheel hub bearings might make snapping or clicking noises as you drive. We sell OEM wheel hubs, bearings, and a range of other wheel accessories for your Mercedes here on our site. Description: Awd. With 4wd.

How much does it cost to replace rear wheel bearing?

(IMPORTANT: The peachparts how-to says that he used a drift and hammer to strike the hub from the inside, driving it out the other side, which I did resulting in a deformed and unuseable hub that needs to be replaced at a cost of about $350. I would recommend striking only the rotor.

Why do Mercedes wheel hubs make a clicking noise?

If your bearings become damaged, you want to be sure to replace them as soon as possible – you might hear a whirring noise if they are worn. Wheel hub bearings might make snapping or clicking noises as you drive. We sell OEM wheel hubs, bearings, and a range of other wheel accessories for your Mercedes here on our site.

Where are the wheel bearings on a car?

A wheel bearing is a set of steel balls held together in a metal ring, called a race. At the center of your wheels, there is a hollow piece of metal, called a hub.

Can a Mercedes rear wheel drive axle be replaced?

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Why do wheel bearings need to be greased?

Some wheel bearings include both an inner and an outer race with rollers in between as one unit. They are greased to keep metal on metal contact to a minimum. When grease breaks down, this can cause wheel bearings to wear rapidly.

Is it dangerous to drive with a worn out wheel bearing?

It can, in fact, be very dangerous to drive if one of your bearings is worn out, especially since it may cause the wheel to stop while driving. Additionally, a damaged wheel bearing puts a lot of stress on the hub, the CV joint, and the transmission itself.

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How do you change the wheel bearings on a peach?

Pack the bearings with grease first. Install the new outside bearing on the hub. I used a chisel as shown and ONLY strike the inner race not the bearing cage. Slowly drive it onto the hub until seated. Continuously tap the race rotating all around its circumference. Install grease into the wheel carrier.

From under the car, I used a 5 pound ball-peen hammer to strike the rotor until the hub came out. (IMPORTANT: The peachparts how-to says that he used a drift and hammer to strike the hub from the inside, driving it out the other side, which I did resulting in a deformed and unuseable hub that needs to be replaced at a cost of about $350.

(IMPORTANT: The peachparts how-to says that he used a drift and hammer to strike the hub from the inside, driving it out the other side, which I did resulting in a deformed and unuseable hub that needs to be replaced at a cost of about $350. I would recommend striking only the rotor.

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