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Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-04-2022, 04:08 PM

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Front wheel bearing comments and questions

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Posted By Texasgeezer

As mentioned previously I've watched numerous...

As mentioned previously I've watched numerous videos on how to do the front wheel bearings on Mercedes similar to my 95 E300D W124.

I can't recall any of them doing every step ' properly ', even...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-04-2022, 03:52 PM

Replies: 44

Front wheel bearing comments and questions

Views: 1,962

Posted By Texasgeezer

There seems to be a big problem with low quality...

There seems to be a big problem with low quality counterfeit bearings being sold as name brand bearings. Best to buy from reliable source.
...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-28-2022, 05:28 PM

Replies: 44

Front wheel bearing comments and questions

Views: 1,962

Posted By Texasgeezer

If I was going to do this by feel, I would use...

If I was going to do this by feel, I would use the method of checking the 3/three sided washer for movement. I believe this would be the closest method to using the dial gauge.

Hand tighten the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-28-2022, 04:39 PM

Replies: 44

Front wheel bearing comments and questions

Views: 1,962

Posted By Texasgeezer

Just received and opened new wheel bearing kits...

Just received and opened new wheel bearing kits from Mercedes. Both new bearings are NTN Japan, same brand as original. Hard to read part numbers even new and without grease. I think one is a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-21-2022, 12:49 PM

Replies: 44

Front wheel bearing comments and questions

Views: 1,962

Posted By Texasgeezer

arc distance 1 foot from center of spindle for wheel bearing adjustment

If my entries were correct for an internet calculator, the distance to move a one foot pointer connected to the spindle nut is:

For a properly fully seated hub and with the spindle nut turned...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-21-2022, 12:30 PM

Replies: 44

Front wheel bearing comments and questions

Views: 1,962

Posted By Texasgeezer

Zulfigar, I agree that with experience a...

Zulfigar,

I agree that with experience a person could learn to do the procedure the way you've described. Wish I had this experience but I don't. Only have one car to work on and this is the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-20-2022, 08:10 PM

Replies: 44

Front wheel bearing comments and questions

Views: 1,962

Posted By Texasgeezer

If the calculations that provide the degrees out...

If the calculations that provide the degrees out of 360 for the sweet spot are correct at 3.6 to 7.2 from the 'pushed in' zero degree position of being firmly seated, why couldn't a simple printed...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-20-2022, 03:50 PM

Replies: 44

Front wheel bearing comments and questions

Views: 1,962

Posted By Texasgeezer

Trying to go through the calculations for spindle...

Trying to go through the calculations for spindle nut movement from a properly seated hub. One spindle nut turn = 1 mm of movement.

If the factory spec is between .01 mm and .02 mm.
...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-20-2022, 03:24 PM

Replies: 44

Front wheel bearing comments and questions

Views: 1,962

Posted By Texasgeezer

What is the 'best' amount of grease to add to...

What is the 'best' amount of grease to add to inside of the seal?

I know at a minimum the rubber groove area of the seal should have grease.

But does adding more to the inside of the seal...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-20-2022, 10:04 AM

Replies: 44

Front wheel bearing comments and questions

Views: 1,962

Posted By Texasgeezer

Front wheel bearing comments and questions

Spent a lot of time the past few days reviewing forum threads, videos, and searching the internet.

Finally convinced myself to order a good dial gauge setup to check the hub and bearing...

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