How hard is it to replace rear wheel bearings?
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How hard is it to replace rear wheel bearings?
how hard is it to replace wheel bearings and does anyone have the service info for the rear set? Never done wheel bearings before but im getting a vibration while driving at speed and want to replace them to see if this fixes it.
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Are you sure the bearing is worn? Do you have horizontal and vertical play in the wheel when jacked off the ground?
Never done a rear wheel bearing, but I imagine you will need a good size puller, appropriate socket and breaker bar. I'll check the WIS to see what they say
Never done a rear wheel bearing, but I imagine you will need a good size puller, appropriate socket and breaker bar. I'll check the WIS to see what they say
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I think there are at least five other bushings in the rear that would go out before bearings and could cause vibrations.
-rear diff bushings(has three)
-rear subframe bushings(has four)
-rear control arm and all the links(at least 4)
-rear diff bushings(has three)
-rear subframe bushings(has four)
-rear control arm and all the links(at least 4)
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For those wanting to do a full suspension rebuild which will stiffen and plant the suspension, check out these guys: http://www.strongflexuk.co.uk/mercedes/c/w202.html
You can also upgrade the rear sub-frame bushes. Don't know if you get extra road noise though...
I'm seriously thinking of doing this in my next winter maintenance. Will have to consider getting a extractor to use the original suspension arms
You can also upgrade the rear sub-frame bushes. Don't know if you get extra road noise though...
I'm seriously thinking of doing this in my next winter maintenance. Will have to consider getting a extractor to use the original suspension arms
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From: West Palm Beach, FL
'99 C43, '88 560SL
For those wanting to do a full suspension rebuild which will stiffen and plant the suspension, check out these guys: http://www.strongflexuk.co.uk/mercedes/c/w202.html
You can also upgrade the rear sub-frame bushes. Don't know if you get extra road noise though...
I'm seriously thinking of doing this in my next winter maintenance. Will have to consider getting a extractor to use the original suspension arms
You can also upgrade the rear sub-frame bushes. Don't know if you get extra road noise though...
I'm seriously thinking of doing this in my next winter maintenance. Will have to consider getting a extractor to use the original suspension arms
