rear wheel bearings
09-17-2023, 06:40 PM
#2
On The Tree
It’s a bear. They have to be pressed in using special tools, typically still on the vehicle.
Some people go to the trouble of dropping the rear subframe and removing the entire control arm to do them.
My recommendation is to watch some of the videos available on YouTube so you can see what others have done.
The torx bits for the emergency brake seem to give people some trouble.
this is where a propane or MAP torch can come in very handy to heat things up and break down rust.
Definitely look ahead to see what’s involved, and assess your own car to see how rusty it is or isn’t.
Cars from up north that have lots of rust from salt exposure tend to be far more difficult to service on things like wheelbearings, Suspension, etc.
let us know how it goes and what you decide to do. Definitely make sure you purchase a quality bearing from a company like Timken, NSK, etc.
Some people go to the trouble of dropping the rear subframe and removing the entire control arm to do them.
My recommendation is to watch some of the videos available on YouTube so you can see what others have done.
The torx bits for the emergency brake seem to give people some trouble.
this is where a propane or MAP torch can come in very handy to heat things up and break down rust.
Definitely look ahead to see what’s involved, and assess your own car to see how rusty it is or isn’t.
Cars from up north that have lots of rust from salt exposure tend to be far more difficult to service on things like wheelbearings, Suspension, etc.
let us know how it goes and what you decide to do. Definitely make sure you purchase a quality bearing from a company like Timken, NSK, etc.