Re: Wheel Bearing

Jul 22, 2003 4 Replies
R

As for adjustment. You should just be able to feel a slight movement as you rock the wheel with the wheel on (holding opposite edges of the tyre [i.e. roadwheel on]).



.... Rob.



snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com (karma-kanic) wrote:


> Can anyone here recommend which brand of Wheel Bearings are reliable
>> especially for W126 300SE front?
>> I have replaced twice within a year (Front Wheels), what caused these
>> bearings damaged so quickly?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Jeff
>
>
>How are you adjusting the preload? Improper adjustment or dirt in the
>bearing/hub are about the only things that would cause premature
>failure.
>
>You need to leave a slight amount of play in the bearings at final
>adjustment, or the bearing will be too tight after they heat up.
>
>Dave
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R

Use a bloody dial gauge like it says in the manual and a weighed out amount of MB grease like it says in the manual. You can't eyeball something this critical. Some people do and get away with it - but they're doing just that,getting away with it.

You can't mix grease types, if there's old grease in ther and it's mixed with new grease you're in big trouble.

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J

Here, hear Richard! I totally agree. The correct method is with a dial gauge.

Josh

that,getting away with it.

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J

Sorry about the bad link. Try this one:

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Josh

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D

On Tue, 22 Jul 2003 22:20:06 -0700, Josh wrote (in message ):

That one isn't appropriate for setting MB's bearings. Spec is 0.0008 (eight ten-thousandths), and the above gauge has resolution of 0.001 (one thousandth).

Try surplus equipment houses. That's where I bought mine for about $20.

Good luck,

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