Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) E-CELL (169.090), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 200 CDI (169.308, 169.008), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 170 (169.032, 169.332), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 150 (169.031, 169.331), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 200 (169.033, 169.333), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 160 CDI (169.006, 169.306), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 180 CDI (169.007, 169.307), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 200 CDI (169.008, 169.308), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 200 TURBO (169.034, 169.334), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 160 (169.031, 169.331), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 180 (169.032, 169.332) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for A-Class (W169) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS (W169). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #15
Torx bit T30
Drive socket # E10
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # E16
Drive socket # 16
Wheel impact socket #H12
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Impact screwdriver
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hub slide hammer puller
Wheel chock
Replacement: wheel bearing – MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS (W169). Professionals recommend:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS (W169) 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 A-CLASS (W169). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #H12.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS (W169). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
  6. Step 8
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  7. Step 9
    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS (W169). 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. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
    Step 10
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    Remove the brake pads.
  8. Step 11
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 12
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 13
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  11. Step 14
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 15
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use an impact screwdriver.
  13. Step 16
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    Remove the brake disc.
  14. Step 17
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    Clean the fasteners of the wheel hub bearing. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 18
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    Unscrew the ABS sensor fastener. Use a drive socket #E10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 19
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor.
  17. Step 20
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    Unscrew the hub bearing mounting. Use a drive socket #E16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  18. Step 21
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    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit. Use the hub slide hammer puller.
  19. Step 22
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 23
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    Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
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