Hey Bill and crew! Thanks for the great vid as usual. One tip for installing the inner race is to pop the new ones in the freezer about 1-2 hours before you plan to install and let them get nice and cold. once they are chilled they usually pop right in, one to 2 taps with the hammer and minimal effort. see you all at MMS next year!
It can certainly be done better than I show here, but I hope you get the idea and I try to show this is something we can do at home, without buying a shop full of tools or paying someone $180/hr to do it for us.
these vans are amazing in certain ways as simple as a vw bus nice to know you could occasionally spray down the wheel bearings and repack them without taking them apart
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That’s some not normal sound!! I haven’t dealt with this part of my Sprinter, but just from watching, I definitely like the Mercedes’ approach over the old Castle Nut on my trailers and old VWs.
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I think my jack is 'sold as' 2.5ton but lifting one wheel at a time like this doesn't require it. My jack is simply whatever they had at the parts store the day I broke my old one.
If one were to need to replace the rotors entirely - do new ones come with the bearings/etc already installed or is that a separate purchase/installation?
It has never been apart. I bought this van new in 2005 and the most in-depth work around this wheel has been brake pads. It might be worn, after 540,000 miles and 18 years?
@@bencrosbie Stock size tires will rub our plastic bumper and a seam in the wheel well. A recent video shows how I corrected that. Smaller tires will avoid needing to take minor modifications with knife and hammer. Passenger tires make the ride quieter and more comfortable. Most of us run small truck tires unnecessarily. I don't haul loads in my van anymore. It is built-out as light weight camper van.
@@FloridaVanMan I'll need to watch that video too. the big tyres is ideal for a swamper and some offroading too. there's pros and cons depending on application. That'll be interesting to look into for my sprinter.
This one lasted 17 years and 540,000 miles. I replaced one on my other van at 15 years and 400,000 miles. Both vans have one untouched wheel and I've never had to do this on any other.
Hi i have a 2 005 sprinter van 50000 klm having trouble ordering new parts . And wondering if it something i need to sell and let someone that can work on it take it . Woried about traveling with it . Oh its now a camper van thanks
If I didn't reply to your email, I didn't receive it. P0299 is not in the T1N Sprinter vocabulary so we know the van did not produce that code and your interface to the On Board Diagnostics has failed you. What code reader are you using to get that P0299?
They are expensive at retail stores BUT the wonderful thing about G-wagon wheels is that G-wagen drivers don't typically buy used wheels or tires. They often put new tires on the car before selling it and then buyers will put custom wheels on the car. This leaves a set of G-wheels with new tires on the market for cheapskates like myself. I regularly buy full sets with Goodyear and other top quality tires for $500/set. @@DXM250
I didn’t see you really clean the brake disc after all the handling with greasy fingers. All I saw you do was wipe it with a paper towel while you were still in the middle of the process. Shouldn’t you have used some alcohol or acetone or something?
We edited out the jokes about getting grease all over that disc. A little grease would burn off very quickly but I did use a little brake cleaner on a blue shop towel before reassembling. While I was cleaning the disc I was joking about lubricating it so the brakes don't squeak or rub hard. My editor (daughter) didn't think it was funny and could be dangerous if anyone didn't realize my sarcasm. She was probably right.
Who uses an axle stand when changing a tire? The job done here is no different. If I needed to get under the edge of the van, an axle stand would have been used. Simply taking the wheel off and putting it back on doesn't present a significant risk of fall or injury.
you should really not be using a steel pipe doing all that hammering... use a metal that is softer than the metal your moving.. solid brass rod is the way to go...
Hey Bill and crew! Thanks for the great vid as usual. One tip for installing the inner race is to pop the new ones in the freezer about 1-2 hours before you plan to install and let them get nice and cold. once they are chilled they usually pop right in, one to 2 taps with the hammer and minimal effort. see you all at MMS next year!
Good tip, I'll try that.
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thanks Bro! ` 2005 T1N here, about to change a bearing just like you showed us 👍
It can certainly be done better than I show here, but I hope you get the idea and I try to show this is something we can do at home, without buying a shop full of tools or paying someone $180/hr to do it for us.
@@FloridaVanMan we can't afford garages so I learn how to do it from folks like you.
these vans are amazing in certain ways as simple as a vw bus nice to know you could occasionally spray down the wheel bearings and repack them without taking them apart
Thank you very much for the explanation, I have a 1999 sprinter with the same problem, may the universe repay you for the video you made
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Very helpful, thank you!
That’s some not normal sound!! I haven’t dealt with this part of my Sprinter, but just from watching, I definitely like the Mercedes’ approach over the old Castle Nut on my trailers and old VWs.
Where was this video last weekend when I was doing this job! Love your content. Do the rear axle next?
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Thank you
Thanks for posting........Never seat the race with that much pressure on the bearings. Races get installed on the bench.
Yes talking about the brakes. An item under the van called brake pressure regulator. How can we test this unit to see if it is fully functional.?
I've not had any reason to mess with it. Hopefully someone reading the comments will have an answer.
I think the question is valid. How do we know....@@FloridaVanMan
Excellent vid, I feel more confident in tickling this job myself now after watching it👍what tonne trolly jack do you use?
I think my jack is 'sold as' 2.5ton but lifting one wheel at a time like this doesn't require it. My jack is simply whatever they had at the parts store the day I broke my old one.
If one were to need to replace the rotors entirely - do new ones come with the bearings/etc already installed or is that a separate purchase/installation?
Items sold separately.
Could be wrong but that drop link looks to be to straight if not on the wrong way round?
It has never been apart. I bought this van new in 2005 and the most in-depth work around this wheel has been brake pads. It might be worn, after 540,000 miles and 18 years?
ooooo where did you get the wheels from? they look so badass. excellent content
Those are 19 inch G-wagen wheels. I have two videos on G-wagen wheels. They only fit G's and T1N's so there is a unique opportunity for T1N drivers.
@@FloridaVanMan ooooo tasty! id probably look for G-wagon wheels 😍 massive wheels but look so good. does it effect the ride much?
@@bencrosbie Stock size tires will rub our plastic bumper and a seam in the wheel well. A recent video shows how I corrected that. Smaller tires will avoid needing to take minor modifications with knife and hammer. Passenger tires make the ride quieter and more comfortable. Most of us run small truck tires unnecessarily. I don't haul loads in my van anymore. It is built-out as light weight camper van.
@@FloridaVanMan I'll need to watch that video too. the big tyres is ideal for a swamper and some offroading too. there's pros and cons depending on application. That'll be interesting to look into for my sprinter.
I would remove brake disc from the hub.. but easy way just to get hub bearing in one not that big difference in price.
What is the life expectancy of the bearings?
This one lasted 17 years and 540,000 miles. I replaced one on my other van at 15 years and 400,000 miles. Both vans have one untouched wheel and I've never had to do this on any other.
Hi i have a 2 005 sprinter van 50000 klm having trouble ordering new parts . And wondering if it something i need to sell and let someone that can work on it take it . Woried about traveling with it . Oh its now a camper van thanks
I'm guessing you are in Canada? I can help find parts and assist with diagnosis & repair procedures. floridavanman.com/
Thank - you foe the excellent video. I e-mailed you about a p0299 underboost code do you have any videos out on tracking that down? Thanx again.
If I didn't reply to your email, I didn't receive it. P0299 is not in the T1N Sprinter vocabulary so we know the van did not produce that code and your interface to the On Board Diagnostics has failed you. What code reader are you using to get that P0299?
What model Mercedes did those AMG wheels came of?
G-wagen wheels are the ONLY thing that fit our T1N Sprinter without modification. 5x130mm w/ 84.1mm center bore. We have a few videos on G-wheels.
Thank you for confirming.
I did my own digging online and was only able to match it to G-wagon. Problem they are hard to find and expensive…
They are expensive at retail stores BUT the wonderful thing about G-wagon wheels is that G-wagen drivers don't typically buy used wheels or tires. They often put new tires on the car before selling it and then buyers will put custom wheels on the car. This leaves a set of G-wheels with new tires on the market for cheapskates like myself. I regularly buy full sets with Goodyear and other top quality tires for $500/set.
@@DXM250
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Mike taught me that one. Ha!
I didn’t see you really clean the brake disc after all the handling with greasy fingers. All I saw you do was wipe it with a paper towel while you were still in the middle of the process. Shouldn’t you have used some alcohol or acetone or something?
We edited out the jokes about getting grease all over that disc. A little grease would burn off very quickly but I did use a little brake cleaner on a blue shop towel before reassembling. While I was cleaning the disc I was joking about lubricating it so the brakes don't squeak or rub hard. My editor (daughter) didn't think it was funny and could be dangerous if anyone didn't realize my sarcasm. She was probably right.
It's 'Axle'. Axel is a boy's name.
Oops, spelling was never my forte' but I appreciate the tip. I will use this knowledge when naming a van in the future.
You need an axle stand under there don’t trust your life to a tiny rubber seal 😊
My first thought when he went to take the wheel off. Sorry, but missing this basic step = a thumbs down
If I were getting under the van I certainly would have a jack stand or two in place. For this job I didn't even put my foot under anything raised.
Who uses an axle stand when changing a tire? The job done here is no different. If I needed to get under the edge of the van, an axle stand would have been used. Simply taking the wheel off and putting it back on doesn't present a significant risk of fall or injury.
@@FloridaVanManAGREEEE some people's kids. 😂
you should really not be using a steel pipe doing all that hammering... use a metal that is softer than the metal your moving.. solid brass rod is the way to go...
I agree. I 'm still learning and I'll make a better video next time I'm tasked with this repair. Please stay tuned as I get better at this "craft".