Wheel Bearings and Alignment

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Oct 10, 2004 | 12:36 PM

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JTHill24

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I know that that they make a differant bearing grease for Disc brakes because they run hotter that Drum brakes.
So when I get some now I read the label to make sure I get the right one.

Jay

Oct 11, 2004 | 07:18 PM

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TimGrimes

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Right Front Wheel Bearing - replacement & grease

Thanks everyone regarding the wheel bearing. I believe I can do this. One question...is this one of those that requires taking it to the shop to "press" it in? I've done a couple before (not on this vehicle, a Peugeot) without using a press. Should I take the assembly to a shop to have it pressed in? Or is it pretty easy to set? Thanks again to everyone. I wish owning a Peugeot were 1/2 as simple as owning this Aerostar (due to so much experience and expertise). Thanks to you all.

Sincerely,
Tim

Oct 12, 2004 | 06:12 AM

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GoneFishen

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Bearings aren't pressed in. When you remove the spindle nut the outer bearing is likely to fall right out (don't let it hit the ground). When you pull the rotor, you will have to pop the grease seal out with a large screw driver or similar tool to get to the inner bearing. Replace the grease seal, just tap it in gently. Very easy job.

John

Oct 14, 2004 | 04:07 AM

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xlt4wd90

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Originally Posted by GoneFishen

This is not complete. The outer race of each bearing is pressed into the hub of the rotor. If you're replacing the bearings, you really should replace those as well. If you buy a new bearing from the parts store, it should come with the bearing and the outer race. You don't want to install your new bearings on old or worn out races; it sort of defeats the purpose.

The old races can be popped out using a screw driver and hammer working from the opposite side of the hub. But installing the new races is easiest with a press. If you do not have a press, you might be able to do it with a large C-clamp and some wood blocks. Cut the blocks large enough to fit over the races, but small enough to fit into the rotor or wheel studs. Once you've pressed them flush with their respective holes, you can use the old races as mandrels with your press to completely seat them into their holes.

The other possibility is to just get new rotors; they usually come with new bearing races installed.