w211 rear wheel bearings (08 e320 bluetec)
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1999 e300
w211 rear wheel bearings (08 e320 bluetec)
Hey, I was wondering if anyone has changed out the rear wheel bearings on there w211? I have done the bearing change on my 99 w210 e300 and did so by making my own homeade puller and install tool. The job was several hours but not impossible.
Looing at the photos of the w211 bearings it looks as the bearing are bolt in (4 bolts )thus making the process much easier.
Anyone have any experience with this task?
08 e320 bluetec
Looing at the photos of the w211 bearings it looks as the bearing are bolt in (4 bolts )thus making the process much easier.
Anyone have any experience with this task?
08 e320 bluetec
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2004 E320 4matic Sedan
I've no comment on the ease of changing the bearings....
but disabling SBC is as a simple as unplugging it carefully. Look up the forum topics about SBC and brake jobs.
You don't HAVE to use an electronic tool if all you want to do is simply shut SBC off in order to play with the brakes, axles or bearings. Making SBC bleed/flush fluid fully is another matter.
Again, I am not saying you should or shouldn't do your bearings. I really do endorse getting the printed procedures from MB as Plutoe has recommended. Even if you follow a completely different approach to the standard procedure, you will better understand the issues and risks and you may avoid a nasty surprise.
You don't HAVE to use an electronic tool if all you want to do is simply shut SBC off in order to play with the brakes, axles or bearings. Making SBC bleed/flush fluid fully is another matter.
Again, I am not saying you should or shouldn't do your bearings. I really do endorse getting the printed procedures from MB as Plutoe has recommended. Even if you follow a completely different approach to the standard procedure, you will better understand the issues and risks and you may avoid a nasty surprise.
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need help finding maintenance procedures startekinfo
Can you help me with finding the maintenance procedures section?
anyone?
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I finally figured out how to get to the maintenance procedures. Thanks for the help. I have read the procedures for the bearing r&r and I feel confident I can do this task my self. The w211 has 4 bolts that attach the wheel bearing to the spindle and thus makes it much easier than the w210 cars. I will do complete diy procedure with pictures and post it here for any that are interested.
