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OK, here is where i am.
I am working on the front drivers side wheel. I did figure out the that the 5 MM hex nut held on another nut that once removed pulled the rotor. When I removed the rotor a set of bearings fell out. I assume those are the inner race bearings? Now I am a bit stuck on the bearings - It looks like I push from front of the rotor to back. Just what the heck do I push? All that is left is the outer, right?
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one bearing should have fallen out. Thats the out bearing.
The rotor and hub should now slide out. Remove the 10mm bolts holding the hub to the rotor and then bolt the new rotor to the hub. Slide the rotor and hub back on, slide in bearing and put the big nut on.
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The hub and the rotor will not seperate, even when I remove the 10MM bolts. Am I doing something wrong?
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you removed all the 10mm bolts right?
Just hit it with a hammer or something, its just stuck.
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I will try. Just out of curiosity, where should I hit it? From the front or the rear?
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Here a pictures of the old and new rotor. The old rotor is shown from the back, the new from the front.
I am not even sure I have the correct rotor (I got it from NAPA).
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Support the old assembly by the rotor, six inches off the floor, oriented as in your photo. Place the end of a 2x4 across the center of the hub, inside the bolt pattern. Strike the other end of the 2x4 with a hammer.
Or, you can install some lug bolts backwards (from the inside) and tap them with a hammer to drive the hub off the rotor. Your new rotor looks like a new rotor should look. Did you procure new grease seals? Servicing the wheel bearings is an essential part of the job. Last edited by tangofox007; 05-16-2009 at 03:45 PM. |
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I have not gotten new grease seals. Do they sell those at auto part stores readily? If not, I guess wait until monday.
I figure the first time for me to do anything will likely take some time. So I am OK with not being able to work as fast as I would like. Man what I would not give for the shop manuals, this has got to be easier. I will report back if and when I seperate the hub. Thanks for all your help all of you, I would never be able to figure this out on my own.
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Eureka! the dang thing let go.
I was just too scared to wallop the thing for fear of breaking something. Two good wacks and it came away no problem. I assume the grease seals go in the end that faces the engine, right? I am off to the auto parts store to see if they carry them. Thanks again, I sure do appreciate your patience and help.
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You might save a trip or two if you get all your ducks in a row first. Do you have hi-temp wheel bearing grease? Thread locker? Solvent? Have you inspected your old bearings to see if they can be reused? |
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Well I am back.
I got the grease (valvoline for European models - good to 375 degrees farenhiet). They only had one grease seal. I am a bit foggy on how that comes out though. Do i use a screw driver and pry it out? How exactly does the grease seal come out of the end of the hub? They did have four pad sensor wires though. Yeah! I also found the grease seals at autozone, but they won't be in until tomorrow. One last question - how do I know if the bearings are shot? I found those at autozone as well, but I have no idea how to tell if they are good or not.
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Inspect the rollers and inner races for pits.
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Thanks Matt, I will inspect the bearings. Worse case I can get them from Autozone tomorrow.
Newest challenge is the grease ring/seal. It seems in there pretty tight, or I am just not any good at pulling seals. Any hints on how to remove it?
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a seal puller will help, but a flat head screw driver should work since your not re-using it.
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It's going to be tight. Often you can get something through a hub to punch it out from the other side. If you resort to prying it out, be sure that you don't damage the roller cage.
Also ensure that any used bearing parts are put back in service exactly as they came out. Be sure not to switch anything side-to-side (I'm pretty sure that the inner and outer bearings are different on that car). |
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