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I only saw one bearing that came out of the hub. It is a bit like a funnel (one end bigger than the other). Where is the other bearing? Also, there is a ton of grease in that thing - do I clean it all out? I am betting that the other bearing is somewhere under that grease near the engine side of the hub, right? I will try and pry the seal out - I think I see how it works now.
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once you get the seal out you'll find the other bearing.
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Also, wash your new rotors (before installation) with hot soap and water to remove any rust preventing compound. (Brake cleaner won't work on some compounds.) |
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I did this job on my car two years ago. It took me hours as the hub and rotor would not separate. DO Not do as I did and put the hub back wrong as I did. Mercedes should not have made the lug bolt holes and the hub/roto holes the same as they can be confused. I got it all back together and then the wheel would not line up to the holes for the lug bolts because i used the wrong ones and had to do it over. Another thing, Have you done the rears? I strongly suggest not using wagner brand. I usually use them on my fords, but they just dont have the fit they need. I would suggest using a good german brand.
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Apparently, they can be confused even when thay are not the same!!!
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****edit**** thinking back to that night th only thing I can remember is that the holes can be lined up wrong. I also live by a rule now. Unless I have to I work on my car on saturdays only and I now buy German only parts.
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Well, I finally got that $%$$ seal out. It was in there VERY tight.
I found the other bearings as well. Now, for (hopefully) the last few questions: 1. The races appear to be fine. I see no blemishes on the surface. The inside of the hub seems to have some light scoring though - is that normal? 2. How long do bearings normally last? I do not think the ones in my car are original (they say made in Japan). 3. When I re-pack the hub I start with the inner race bearings - right? I pack the bearings with a LOT of grease. Then do I put more grease in the hub between the races? Finally, I pack the outter bearings when the hub is back on the car, right?
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It makes sense to install the inner bearing first, then the seal. Put a light coat of grease on the axle, including the shoulder where the seal rides. Last edited by tangofox007; 05-17-2009 at 02:27 PM. |
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Don't fill it up. Ensure that the outer surface is completely covered in grease, and that there is some grease between, but not so much that it will be oozing into the bearings or you will be sorry later. Be very careful fitting the hub onto the axle shaft. The hub is heavy and it is quite hard to keep it perfectly lined up while you get the seal lip over the sealing surface on the knuckle.
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Hmm... very badly worded. The inner surface. I was thinking "outer" surface, when looking through the hole!
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When it comes to rear brake pads, does it matter what pads you put on the back of the car? I'm thinking of putting better pads in the back that are designed for mild performance and light racing, but I'm told they last a long time. Should I also change the front along with the rear when putting these better pads?
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No need to change out the fronts too, let 'em wear down.
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Dang nab it!
I have gotten the first wheel done, and the second is almost! Freakin outer bearings will not go on. It seems like they are sticking to the outside of axel just over the threads. Can I use force to put them back on? On the first wheel the bearings just slid on and off.
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Never mind! I got it with a gentle but firm tapping with a socket and hammer.
I don't hear any noise when I spin the wheel, and it looks good. Thanks for all your help!
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