Front Wheel Bearings: 2wd Runner
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Front Wheel Bearings: 2wd Runner
About 155K on what I assume are the original bearings/races. Should I forgo inspection and just replace with those miles? If so, do the races need to be pressed out as well, or can I get them out/in myself? Vehicle doesn't seem to have excessive wear or mechanical abuse by PO...
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That pics pretty accurate, especially since my ride's blue! That being said, back to the original question: Do I even inspect the horseshoes, or just replace them with them being that long in the tooth?????
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Also, whether replacing or repacking, how much grease do you leave inside the hub? I can't imagine you fill the thing, that'd be a TON of grease.
Lastly, if replacing with new, do the races need to be replaced as well? If so, can I do it myself or do they need to be pressed in/out?
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Lastly, if replacing with new, do the races need to be replaced as well? If so, can I do it myself or do they need to be pressed in/out?
Mister Ed
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I would check the bearings before deciding whether to replace them. Clean all the grease off and look for any rough spots or signs of overheating on the races.
The grease amount kind of comes with experience, you don't want to pack it full though. Make sure the bearings are thoroughly packed and put some in the hub. I usually put a ring about 1 cm wide on the inside of each bearing.
And if you do replace them the bearings and races are a matched set, DO NOT use new bearings with old races. The races can usually be tapped out with a brass rod, just go slow and work around in a circle so they come out square. Same deal with installing the new ones.
The grease amount kind of comes with experience, you don't want to pack it full though. Make sure the bearings are thoroughly packed and put some in the hub. I usually put a ring about 1 cm wide on the inside of each bearing.
And if you do replace them the bearings and races are a matched set, DO NOT use new bearings with old races. The races can usually be tapped out with a brass rod, just go slow and work around in a circle so they come out square. Same deal with installing the new ones.
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