Hi, does anyone know/have an online artical detailing the replacement proceedure for the rear hub bearing on an '84 W123 280E. Any info would be helpful.
Cheers
Kenny

Driveshaft, Axle & Wheel bearing
Driveshaft, Axle & Wheel bearing

Not a normal DIYer, special tools & dial indicator is required to set "free-play" on the bearings...special socket needed to tighten nut.

Also pressing the bearing off/on the hub is required...that uses tapered bearings,

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i agree with mb doc.this is not a diy job.that hub will be seized in there.find an independent who has the tools[special socket needed to remove inner hold nut and then to preload new bearing] including a very large slide hammer. david poole dallas tx.

Hi, I'm looking for the setting for the end-float on the rear hub bearing for my '84 280E. I've got the proper tool to tighten the nut but I'm having trouble finding the end-float setting to determine how much to crush the spacer.
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Kenny

Hi Folks, just thought I'd let you know that the job is done and dusted.
Not quite as scary as you were making it out to be, I got the special tool for the nut, coupled up to a 3/4" power bar with scaffold pole extension for extra leverage and after that I just used a hammer and punch to remove and install the bearing races. I got a mate to hold on the foot brake to let me do the nut tightening, checked the bearing play and job's a good un!
No job's too big if you put your mind to it.
Cheers
Kenny