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Re: Wheel Bearing Replacement Pointers
Posted by JohnK (more from JohnK) on Thu, 15 Mar 2001 12:33:27
In Reply to: Wheel Bearing Replacement Pointers, Eric B, Thu, 15 Mar 2001 11:20:26
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Sounds like you should have no problems since you've used a press. Check out the townsendimports.com technical pages for a good description to go along with Bentley. I'd do the balljoints and maybe tie-rod ends while you've got everything pulled apart. Get a heavy duty snap ring tool to get the retaining rings out and in. use loctite to lock bearing in spindle so you don't have to mess with shims. Makeshift arbors using big sockets and pieces of pipe are fine as mentioned on other posts.
The biggest thing to be careful of is damaging the new bearing when you press it in. Pressure must be restricted to the outer shell when pressing into the spindle, and the inner shell when pressing the bearing onto the hub. Pressure on the races will result in a do over with a new bearing. Also make sure you are absolutely square when pressing the bearing into the spindle, because they get can jammed if not true. Take your time...take your time...it's actually very satisfying and using a press is always a combination of fun and anxiety!!!
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