How to carry out replacement: Wheel Bearing E 250 D 2.5 (124.126, 124.129) Mercedes E Class W124
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 250 D (124.126, 124.129), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 300 D (124.131), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 200 (124.019), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 220 (124.022), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 280 (124.029), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 280 (124.028), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 320 (124.032), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 200 D (124.120), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 250 Turbo-D (124.128), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 300 Turbo-D (124.133) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front wheel bearing on MERCEDES W124 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – Mercedes W124. 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 W124. Professionals recommend:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Mercedes W124 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 W124. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Wheel Bearing on Mercedes E Class W124 1993 - free PDF and video manuals
    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 250 D 2.5 (124.126, 124.129) 1994 Wheel Bearing - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  3. Step 3
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  4. Step 5
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    Raise the car.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – Mercedes W124. 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.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 8
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
    Changing of Wheel Bearing on Mercedes E Class W124 1993 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a combination spanner #19.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  11. Step 12
    Replacing Wheel Bearing on Mercedes E Class W124 1995 E 250 D 2.5 (124.126, 124.129) by yourself
    Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – Mercedes W124. 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.
  12. Step 13
    E-Class Saloon (W124) E 200 D 2.0 (124.120) 1996 Wheel Bearing DIY replacement workshop manual
    Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 14
    How to change Wheel Bearing on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) 1993 - tips and tricks
    Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 15
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Mercedes E Class W124 1994 E 200 D 2.0 (124.120) Wheel Bearing
    Remove the fastening bolt.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the brake disc.
  16. Step 17
    How to change Wheel Bearing on Mercedes E Class W124 1993 - free PDF and video manuals
    Remove the hub bearing cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  17. Step 18
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 250 D 2.5 (124.126, 124.129) 1994 Wheel Bearing - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Remove the contact spring.
  18. Step 19
    Mercedes E Class W124 E 300 D 3.0 (124.131) 1995 Wheel Bearing replacement: free workshop manuals
    Loosen the wheel hub fastening nut screw. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 20
    Changing Wheel Bearing on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 220 2.2 (124.022) 1996 by yourself
    Unscrew the hub nut.
  20. Step 21
    How to remove MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS E 200 D 2.0 (124.120) 1993 Wheel Bearing - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the wheel hub together with the bearing.
  21. Step 22
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    Clean the wheel stub axle. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  22. Step 23
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    Clean the ABS sensor. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  23. Step 24
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    Remove elements of the bearings from the wheel hub. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  24. Step 25
    Changing of Wheel Bearing on Mercedes E Class W124 1993 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Dismantle the outer bearing races. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a universal puller.
  25. Step 26
    MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS E 280 2.8 (124.029) Wheel Bearing replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Clean the mounting seats of the wheel bearings. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  26. Step 27
    Replacing Wheel Bearing on Mercedes E Class W124 1995 E 250 D 2.5 (124.126, 124.129) by yourself
    Install the outer rings of the new wheel bearings. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  27. Step 28
    E-Class Saloon (W124) E 200 D 2.0 (124.120) 1996 Wheel Bearing DIY replacement workshop manual
    Treat the wheel bearings. Use bearing grease.
  28. Step 29
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    Reinstall the elements of the bearings in the wheel hub.
  29. Step 30
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Mercedes E Class W124 1994 E 200 D 2.0 (124.120) Wheel Bearing
    Install the wheel bearing oil seal. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  30. Step 31
    DIY replacement of Wheel Bearing on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 200 2.0 (124.019) 1995 is not an issue anymore with our step-by-step tutorial
    Reinstall the hub together with the new bearings.
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