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ughhh so now i think my wheel bearing needs to be replaced (tire is lose up and down wobble when tire is in air, and plus make screeching sound when driving) my friend says its most likely the nut that holds the bearing assembly in place...but i think the whole assembly should just be replaced...i found this online
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku
does this seem like a good deal..and do you guys know if the bearings are packed in the hub already? thanks
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku
does this seem like a good deal..and do you guys know if the bearings are packed in the hub already? thanks
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damn thats cheep yah it should come with the studs in there and they are pre packed
im courieous what nut your friend was talking about thow there is 3 bolts on the back that hold the hub on (i cant see them being loose) whitch makes me think he means the axle nut but it cant come loose unless the axle moves out the axle nut is a casle nut with a cotter pin in it, and i busted a 1/2" breaker bar last time i took one off.
also look in the DIY sticky thread at the top i did a DIY write up on the prosess and the link to it is in there
im courieous what nut your friend was talking about thow there is 3 bolts on the back that hold the hub on (i cant see them being loose) whitch makes me think he means the axle nut but it cant come loose unless the axle moves out the axle nut is a casle nut with a cotter pin in it, and i busted a 1/2" breaker bar last time i took one off.
also look in the DIY sticky thread at the top i did a DIY write up on the prosess and the link to it is in there
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thanks man..yea i think he meant the axle nut..i was also confused when he said that to
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well my wheel baearings are located inside my brake disc rotor ( no hub assembly to worrry about) at autozone inner ans outer wheel bearings with races and extra cotter pins is about $35.I just take off my wheel, disconnect the brake caliper from rotor and sit it on a box, take off the grease cap covering the wheel bearings, take out the cotter pin , nut (if its too loose then water my have got in) comes off and shouldnt be too tight, now you should see the bearings, pull the rotor off carfeuly with the front of rotor facing you so your wheel bearings dont fall out and get dirty, check the inner(smaller) and outer ( larger perfect circle) wheel bearings for any fine scratches or abrasions andif they are toss them. Now your axle should be exposed, clean it off and clean your bearings ifyou can reuse them. If you want to use new races then you will have to punch out the grease seal with a chisel and a rubber mallet but take your time. To repack the bearings, buy some high temperature grease that comes in like a roasted peanuts container for like 5 bucks. Slap a hunk of that grease in your hands and roll your bearings in it liberally. Put everything back together, but before you get ready to put your wheels back on, spin your rotors to see if the noise is gone. 2 hr job. Good luck!
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well my wheel baearings are located inside my brake disc rotor ( no hub assembly to worrry about) at autozone inner ans outer wheel bearings with races and extra cotter pins is about $35.I just take off my wheel, disconnect the brake caliper from rotor and sit it on a box, take off the grease cap covering the wheel bearings, take out the cotter pin , nut (if its too loose then water my have got in) comes off and shouldnt be too tight, now you should see the bearings, pull the rotor off carfeuly with the front of rotor facing you so your wheel bearings dont fall out and get dirty, check the inner(smaller) and outer ( larger perfect circle) wheel bearings for any fine scratches or abrasions andif they are toss them. Now your axle should be exposed, clean it off and clean your bearings ifyou can reuse them. If you want to use new races then you will have to punch out the grease seal with a chisel and a rubber mallet but take your time. To repack the bearings, buy some high temperature grease that comes in like a roasted peanuts container for like 5 bucks. Slap a hunk of that grease in your hands and roll your bearings in it liberally. Put everything back together, but before you get ready to put your wheels back on, spin your rotors to see if the noise is gone. 2 hr job. Good luck!
well my wheel baearings are located inside my brake disc rotor ( no hub assembly to worrry about) at autozone inner ans outer wheel bearings with races and extra cotter pins is about $35.I just take off my wheel, disconnect the brake caliper from rotor and sit it on a box, take off the grease cap covering the wheel bearings, take out the cotter pin , nut (if its too loose then water my have got in) comes off and shouldnt be too tight, now you should see the bearings, pull the rotor off carfeuly with the front of rotor facing you so your wheel bearings dont fall out and get dirty, check the inner(smaller) and outer ( larger perfect circle) wheel bearings for any fine scratches or abrasions andif they are toss them. Now your axle should be exposed, clean it off and clean your bearings ifyou can reuse them. If you want to use new races then you will have to punch out the grease seal with a chisel and a rubber mallet but take your time. To repack the bearings, buy some high temperature grease that comes in like a roasted peanuts container for like 5 bucks. Slap a hunk of that grease in your hands and roll your bearings in it liberally. Put everything back together, but before you get ready to put your wheels back on, spin your rotors to see if the noise is gone. 2 hr job. Good luck!