How to carry out replacement: Wheel Bearing 280 SL 2.8 (107.042) Mercedes R107
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How to change front wheel bearing on MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R107) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R107) 300 SL (107.041), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R107) 300 SL (107.041), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R107) 420 SL (107.047), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R107) 420 SL (107.047), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R107) 500 SL (107.046), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R107) 500 SL (107.046), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R107) 560 SL (107.048) … View more

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Replacement: wheel bearing – MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R107). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Bearing grease
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #19
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 19
HEX bit no.H5
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Bush and bearing driver set
Universal puller
Hammer
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: wheel bearing – MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R107). Professionals recommend:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R107) car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: wheel bearing – MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R107). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
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    Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 3
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R107) 280 SL 2.8 (107.042) 1972 Wheel Bearing - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  3. Step 5
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R107). AUTODOC recommends:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 8
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  6. Step 9
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 10
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    Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a combination spanner #19.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R107). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.
  10. Step 13
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    Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 14
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    Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  13. Step 16
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    Remove the brake disc.
  14. Step 17
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    Remove the hub bearing cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  15. Step 18
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    Remove the contact spring.
  16. Step 19
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    Loosen the wheel hub fastening nut screw. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 20
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R107) 280 SL 2.8 (107.042) 1972 Wheel Bearing - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Unscrew the hub nut.
  18. Step 21
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    Remove the wheel hub together with the bearing.
  19. Step 22
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    Clean the wheel stub axle. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  20. Step 23
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    Clean the ABS sensor. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  21. Step 24
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    Remove elements of the bearings from the wheel hub. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  22. Step 25
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    Dismantle the outer bearing races. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a universal puller.
  23. Step 26
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    Clean the mounting seats of the wheel bearings. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  24. Step 27
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    Install the outer rings of the new wheel bearings. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  25. Step 28
    MERCEDES-BENZ SL 450 SL 4.5 (107.044) Wheel Bearing replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Treat the wheel bearings. Use bearing grease.
  26. Step 29
    Replacing Wheel Bearing on Mercedes R107 1981 280 SL 2.8 (107.042) by yourself
    Reinstall the elements of the bearings in the wheel hub.
  27. Step 30
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    Install the wheel bearing oil seal. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  28. Step 31
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    Reinstall the hub together with the new bearings.
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