wheel bearing?
01-23-2008, 02:19 PM
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Mercedes benz 1991 300ce(RIP), now an 89 300ce
wheel bearing?
so quick question. i hear a droning sound coming from the back of my car, get louder as the speed increases. doesnt seem to change with gear changes. it makes my car sound kinda like a plane or loud vacuum cleaner 
so im thinking its either teh differential or the wheel bearings in the back. a friend of mine had a problem with that sound on his crap saturn, turned out to be bearings. what do you guys think? will application of some bearing grease quiet it up?
so im thinking its either teh differential or the wheel bearings in the back. a friend of mine had a problem with that sound on his crap saturn, turned out to be bearings. what do you guys think? will application of some bearing grease quiet it up?
01-23-2008, 04:07 PM
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yah dude... its front bearings, when that happend to me i thought my tranny was blown hahaha got scared didnt know what it was
but yah anyways after changed that its back to its regular smoth quiet ride
but yah anyways after changed that its back to its regular smoth quiet ride
01-23-2008, 04:08 PM
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btw i almost bought a differetial too cuz thatss what i thought but no it wasnt...so my dad just took it to the shop and fixed it lol . this was back wen i first got the car
01-24-2008, 08:48 PM
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Jack up each wheel and slowly spin it. If the bearing is bad you will feel It. Also listen for what sounds like gravel in the hub. Fronts are easier to replace than rears, FYI.
03-16-2008, 08:07 PM
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Mercedes benz 1991 300ce(RIP), now an 89 300ce
has/can anyone do a write-up on greasing/replacing wheel bearings? also, anyone know how to lube up or clean off the steering wheel shaft...mine squeeks like a **** when i turn the wheel. thanks guys
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03-17-2008, 01:17 PM
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95 E320 Cabriolet, 108K
Yes, it is possible to be fooled into thinking that you have a bad rear wheel bearing, when the bad bearing is truly in front. Though it's more common to mix left and right noises.
I've written plenty on servicing front wheel bearings. Search at mercedesshop.com using my name and some proper keywords, such as "bearing" and "preload". I may even have something on this site.
I've written plenty on servicing front wheel bearings. Search at mercedesshop.com using my name and some proper keywords, such as "bearing" and "preload". I may even have something on this site.
03-17-2008, 02:21 PM
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Greasing a bad wheel bearing is like a 70 year old chain smoker eating a salad. It isn't going to do much for you at all. Just locate the bad bearing and have a new one pressed in.
03-17-2008, 02:58 PM
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03-17-2008, 03:05 PM
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95 E320 Cabriolet, 108K
If the bearing is making noise - it's too late, it needs to be replaced. GEDagget is correct, grease will not quiet (and is not a solution to) a noisy bearing.
03-17-2008, 03:21 PM
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Mercedes benz 1991 300ce(RIP), now an 89 300ce
fair enough. thanks for the help with that and ill check out the write ups...any thoughts on the steering wheel shaft cleaning/lubing tho?
03-25-2008, 03:08 PM
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Mercedes benz 1991 300ce(RIP), now an 89 300ce
just had it checked out...right rear wheel bearing needs replacement. i was quoted $200 not including parts..does this sound about right?
03-25-2008, 03:15 PM
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That sounds like two hours at $100/hr... yes, it's about right...with parts you'll end up at about $300...They have to have a special puller/installer for it so i hope they don't try to remove the wheel carrier and press it out. They gotta remove the axle too so it's not a pretty job and if your not a DIY'er I would just pay and get it over with.
