Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 1.8 (201.018), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.022), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.023), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.023), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3 (201.028), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.6, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.0 (201.122), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.0 (201.122), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.5 (201.126), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.5 (201.126), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) Turbo-D 2.5 (201.128), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.5-16 Evolution II, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.3, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.3 E … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front wheel bearing on MERCEDES W201 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for 190 (W201) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models

Wheel bearing kit

        Wheel bearing kit for 190 (W201) Petrol (109 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for 190 (W201) Petrol (90 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for 190 (W201) Petrol (113 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for 190 (W201) Petrol (116 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for 190 (W201) Petrol (102 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for 190 (W201) Petrol (105 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for 190 (W201) Petrol (118 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for 190 (W201) Petrol (122 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for 190 (W201) Petrol (132 hp)

Replacement: wheel bearing – Mercedes W201. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Bearing grease
                      
                        Ceramic grease
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        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 W201. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Mercedes W201 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 W201. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Step 3

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 4

Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
Step 5

Raise the car.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Mercedes W201. 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

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W201
Step 7

Remove the wheel.
Step 8

Disconnect the wiring from the strut.
Step 9

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 11

Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 13

Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.

AUTODOC recommends:
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.
Step 14

Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 17

Remove the brake disc.
Step 18

Remove the hub bearing cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
Step 19

Remove the contact spring.
Step 20

Loosen the wheel hub fastening nut screw. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21

Unscrew the hub nut.
Step 22

Remove the wheel hub together with the bearing. Use a universal puller.
Step 23

Clean the wheel stub axle. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 24

Remove the inner oil seal of the wheel bearing. Use a crowbar.
Step 25

Remove elements of the bearings from the wheel hub.
Step 26

Dismantle the outer bearing races. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a universal puller.
Step 27

Clean the mounting seats of the wheel bearings. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 28

Install the outer rings of the new wheel bearings. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 29

Treat the wheel bearings. Use bearing grease.
Step 30

Reinstall the elements of the bearings in the wheel hub.
Step 31

Press in the inner oil seal of the wheel bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 32

Reinstall the hub together with the new bearings.
Step 33

Screw on the hub nut.
Step 34

Treat the contacting surface. Use ceramic grease.
Step 35

Install the brake disc.
Step 36

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 37

Tighten the brake disc fasteners. Use HEX No.H5. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.
Step 38

Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 39

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 40

Tighten the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 115 Nm torque.
Step 41

Secure the wiring to the strut.
Step 42

Install the wheel.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Mercedes W201. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 43

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 44

Spin the wheel to distribute the new grease evenly on the wheel bearings.
Step 45

Adjust the axial clearance by tightening the adjusting nut. Use a combination spanner #22.

AUTODOC recommends:
See your car’s repair manual for exact adjustment instructions.
Step 46

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Mercedes W201. Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 47

Remove the wheel.
Step 48

Tighten the screw of the wheel hub fastening nut. Use HEX No.H5. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 12 Nm torque.
Step 49

Install the contact spring.
Step 50

Install the hub bearing cap. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
Step 51

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 52

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 53

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Mercedes W201
Step 54

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 55

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 56

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Mercedes W201. Professionals recommend:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and top up if necessary.
Step 57

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Step 58

Close the bonnet.

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