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Old 12-15-2014, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by jay_bob View Post
You can hear the roller bearings moving around in there in that video. Mine sounded like I was driving on gravel when I spun it after it totally failed.

I did get the bearings replaced last Friday afternoon. I used the entire 150 g tube of grease between the two bearings. Bearing drift set works great to not only set the races, but if you flip the disk over so that it is flat, it is perfect for setting the grease seal.

Bearing kit also contains all new caliper bolts, and the little hex bolt that secures the rotor. It does not include the clamping nut nor the set screw for the clamping nut. The left side clamping nut showed scoring and damage after the failure so I replaced the clamping nuts. I had to reuse the old set screws as they are a separate part from the clamping nut.

I did the dial indicator thing, got the clamping nuts set right, put the grease cups on, and got the car back on its wheels for the first time in a week.

Be sure to keep a clean work area when packing the bearings and be sure to only have clean gloves on when handling the bearings. I probably went through half a dozen pairs of disposable gloves as I was packing and installing the bearings and hubs. Sorry no pictures, I was too focused on keeping things clean and doing my steps in order that I forgot to pick up the camera.
No pics? Ugh, Jaaayyyy... Don't you know you are supposed to have a photographer with you while you work? Sheesh!

How accurate did my old school twist and lock method of bearing setting get?
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