Wheel Bearings
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Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Littleton, CO
Pretty easy, but I've been doing them for 30 years... Front drum or disc brakes? There should be plenty of sources for instruction, just search. I bet you can find a good source of info if you look for disk brake swap...
Welcome aboard. --Mike
Welcome aboard. --Mike
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: UPSTATE NY
one thing thats often overlooked is the torque for that big center nut that is pushing against the bearing, and is actually what holds the entire wheel and hub assembly on the truck. the lugnuts only hold the wheel on the hub. that one center nut with the star washer and cotter pin is crucial and needs to be torqued to only 1 foot pound. which is about as tight as you can get it with only using your thumb and pointer finger. i like to use a wrench on it first and jiggle the wheel a little that way i can make sure the hub is fully seated, and so that the nut has threaded fully, then i back it off, and retighten it with my fingers.
too tight and you will destroy the bearings and they will get cherry red.
too loose the thing will get bashed around like a sledgehammer anytime you hit a bump.
also be sure to pack the bearings with grease while wearing rubber gloves, or utilizing a cheap little tool called a bearing packer
this is also a good time to inspect your suspension/steering.
grab hold of the wheel either before you start the work or after its all back together.
side to side movement indicates worn drag link/tie rod
vertical movement means bad kingpins.
when was the last time you greased everything?
the kingpins need to be greased and its easiest when the wheel is off and out of the way.
too tight and you will destroy the bearings and they will get cherry red.
too loose the thing will get bashed around like a sledgehammer anytime you hit a bump.
also be sure to pack the bearings with grease while wearing rubber gloves, or utilizing a cheap little tool called a bearing packer
this is also a good time to inspect your suspension/steering.
grab hold of the wheel either before you start the work or after its all back together.
side to side movement indicates worn drag link/tie rod
vertical movement means bad kingpins.
when was the last time you greased everything?
the kingpins need to be greased and its easiest when the wheel is off and out of the way.
i dont have the money to convert them to disc.
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