Lord Sorbington Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I've had to adjust the front drivers side wheel bearing on my 2000 for the second time in 6000 miles, surely not normal?I'm sort of assuming I'm going to have to renew the bearing, and probably brake discs at the same time as I think they're a bit warped.Is a puller required to remove the remnants of the bearings from the stub axle or will I be able to get them off by some other means, if so, how...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 No puller needed Sorbs.All you need is some big sockets to drift out the bearing shells from the hub, but you don't need a puller.I changed mine last summer............fairly simple job.Why don't you bring it across to me and we'll do it one Sunday............? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sorbington Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 The bearings have been on for less than a year, and have seen some pretty serious action between adjustment. Not noisy or rough so one to keep an eye on.Sounds like a good job for a Sunday..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeks Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Jaysus, this place is turning out to be a bit of a hook-up forum ... can't you fellas do this kind of thing somewhere else :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valencia1 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 just hope he makes it alan's place without losing his bearings :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 sorbs wrote:The bearings have been on for less than a year, and have seen some pretty serious action between adjustment. Not noisy or rough so one to keep an eye on......Perhaps just settling in? I know this shouldn't happen but in practice it does seem to.Awful system for adjusting - You aim for the mandatory "just perceptible play" but the nearest splitpin hole usually leaves the nut either too tight or too loose. I sometimes cheat by inserting a fairly tight-fit splitpin and then forcing the nut a touch one way or the other to achieve the correct play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shenderson Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Adjust new bearings just a little bit tight so they can bed in. The "just perceptible play" applies later, when readjusting bedded in bearings.Don't adjust bedded in bearings tight or you'll soon be renewing them again.Steve H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piman Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hello Sorbs, I would have a good look at the stub axle for wear. Bearings should need little adjustment especially in such a short mileage. Also, if installed clean there should not really be any perceptible settling in. Worth over tightening slightly on initial assembly to seat the inner races then adjust as required. Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sorbington Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 Thanks, I'll keep an eye on this issue.I really need to get hold of a d.t.i. and measure the disc run out. There is a worsening shudder under braking. If I have to renew the discs, I'll do the bearings at the same time.While I'm there, I suppose that the calipers could do with a quick check over. It wouldn't hurt to replace the flexi hoses either.....Greeks wrote:Jaysus, this place is turning out to be a bit of a hook-up forum ... can't you fellas do this kind of thing somewhere else :-DNo need to be jealous Greeks, I'm sure that if you keep looking, and perhaps spend a bit more time on the internet, you'll find plenty of people out there with alarmingly tidy garages who will offer assistance in mending your old motor. ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sorbington Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 valencia1 wrote:just hope he makes it alan's place without losing his bearings :DI wouldn't bet on it. I have an appalling sense of direction. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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