This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 220 CDI (211.006),
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 220 CDI (211.006)
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change rear wheel bearing MERCEDES-BENZ E W211 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for E-Class Saloon (W211) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Mercedes W211 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 W211. Use the following procedure:
Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3
Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W211
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7
Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening.Use a combination spanner #18.Use a drive socket #18.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8
Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
Step 9
Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Replacement: wheel bearing – Mercedes W211. Tip:
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
Clean the brake disc fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11
Unscrew the brake disc fastening.Use Torx T30.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12
Remove the brake disc.
Step 13
Unstake the wheel hub retaining nut.Use a flat metal-working chisel.Use a hammer.
Step 14
Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut.Use a drive socket #32.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 15
Remove the fastening nut.
Step 16
Remove the brake shoe adjuster.Use pliers.Use round-nose pliers.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 17
Dismantle the hand brake shoes together with the lower spring.
Step 18
Disconnect the parking brake cable.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 19
Clean the control arm fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 20
Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle.Use a combination spanner #18.Use HEX No.H10.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21
Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 22
Detach the control arm.
Step 23
Clean the stabiliser link fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 24
Unscrew the stabilizer rod fasteners.Use a combination spanner #16.Use a drive socket #16.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 25
Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 26
Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 27
Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle.Use a combination spanner #18.Use Torx M12.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 28
Remove the fastening bolt.Use Torx M12.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 29
Unscrew the upper control arm fasteners.Use a combination spanner #18.Use a drive socket #E18.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 30
Remove the fastening bolt.Use a pin punch.Use a hammer.
Step 31
Detach the ABS wiring harness bracket.
Step 32
Detach the control arm.
Step 33
Unscrew the upper control arm fasteners.Use a combination spanner #18.Use a drive socket #E18.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 34
Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 35
Detach the control arm.
Step 36
Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle.Use a combination spanner #21.Use HEX No.H10.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 37
Detach the control arm.
Step 38
Unscrew the ABS sensor fastening from the steering knuckle.Use a drive socket #8.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 39
Disconnect the ABS sensor.
Step 40
Remove the fastening bolt.Use a pin punch.Use a hammer.
Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
Step 42
Remove the steering knuckle together with the hub.
Step 43
Remove the wheel hub from the steering knuckle.Use a bush and bearing driver set.Use a hammer.
Step 44
Unscrew the hub bearing mounting.Use a drive socket #E12.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 45
Remove the hub bearing mounting.Use a hammer.
Step 46
Clean the hub bearing mounting seat.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 47
Install a new hub bearing and secure it.
Step 48
Tighten the fastener of the wheel hub bearing.Use a drive socket #E12.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 71 Nm torque.
Step 49
Treat the fasteners of the wheel hub bearing.Use copper grease.
Step 50
Install the wheel hub on the steering knuckle.Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 51
Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 52
Install the steering knuckle with a hub in assembly.
Step 53
Mount the drive shaft into the
wheel hub.
Step 54
Install the fastening bolt.Use a hammer.
Step 55
Attach the control arm.
Step 56
Install the fastening bolt.
Step 57
Tighten the upper control arm fasteners.Use a combination spanner #18.Use a drive socket #E18.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 85 Nm torque.
Step 58
Fasten the ABS wiring harness bracket.
Step 59
Attach the control arm.
Step 60
Tighten the upper control arm fasteners.Use a combination spanner #18.Use a drive socket #E18.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 85 Nm torque.
Step 61
Tighten the fasteners connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle.Use a combination spanner #21.Use HEX No.H10.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 97 Nm torque.
Step 62
Attach the control arm.Use a crowbar.
Step 63
Install the fastening bolt.
Step 64
Screw in the fasteners connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle.Use Torx M12.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 65
Attach the control arm.
Step 66
Install the fastening bolt.
Step 67
Screw in the fasteners connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle.Use HEX No.H10.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 68
Prop up the steering knuckle.Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 69
Tighten the fasteners connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle.Use a combination spanner #18.Use HEX No.H10.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.
Step 70
Tighten the fasteners connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle.Use a combination spanner #18.Use Torx M12.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.
Step 71
Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – Mercedes W211. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 72
Install the fastening bolt.
Step 73
Connect the ABS sensor.
Step 74
Screw in the fastener that connects the ABS sensor to the rear knuckle.
Use a drive socket #8.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 75
Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 76
Install the fastening bolt.
Step 77
Tighten the stabiliser link fastener.Use a combination spanner #16.Use a drive socket #16.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 78
Secure the parking brake cable.
Step 79
Install the hand brake shoes together with the lower spring.
Step 80
Insert the brake shoes adjusting mechanism. Use pliers.Use round-nose pliers.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 81
Install the fastening nut.
Step 82
Tighten the hub.Use a drive socket #32.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 154 Nm torque.
Step 83
Restake the wheel hub retaining nut.Use a flat metal-working chisel.Use a hammer.
Step 84
Install the brake disc.
Step 85
Tighten the brake disc fastening.Use Torx T30.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
Step 86
Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 87
Install the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
Step 88
Tighten the brake caliper bracket.Use a combination spanner #18.Use a drive socket #18.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 82 Nm torque.
Step 89
Treat all joints of the arm.Treat all joints of the stabiliser link.Use copper grease.
Step 90
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim.Use copper grease.
Step 91
Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.
Replacement: wheel bearing – Mercedes W211. Tip from AUTODOC:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 92
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Mercedes W211
Step 93
Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 94
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 120 nm torque.
Step 95
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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