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Author Topic: Front Wheel Bearing Servicing  (Read 1008 times)

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Offline bartowgreg

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Front Wheel Bearing Servicing
« on: August 09, 2021, 06:05:24 PM »
How to repack the bearings and put new seals?  I have the hub assemblies off.  Looks like a tricky pressing job.  Tnks.

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Re: Front Wheel Bearing Servicing
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2021, 09:39:06 PM »
Yep; a press helps.  One can do it with a big brass punch and big hammer; but a press is the way to go - doesn't have to be a big one.   Also make sure you don't lose the spacer that goes between the CV joint and the hub assembly.  Sometimes they stay on the joint, sometimes the hub; sometimes fall under the car when you're not looking!  Since you have to disassemble them anyway, may as well replace the bearings.
« Last Edit: August 09, 2021, 09:40:01 PM by AMC of Houston »
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