Looking in my copy of the 1997 workshop manual you will want to torque that center nut 157-213 lb/ft, the three bolts that hold the hub it says get 74-96 lb/ft. The three that hold the dust shield 89-124lb/in (notice that last one is lb/in not lb/ft).

Unfortunately the manual does not list the tool sizes needed for the different bolts, but I thought that the torque specs might be handy.

 

Flash635
You're quoting Aussie prices....I suppose I can say that the ford pricing has gone up $8 since I went shopping.....
Anyhow - Timkin have a distribution branch in Melbourne. I contacted these people and they referred me to CBC Bearings, who sell their bits. I don't know where you are in Aus - but a Sydney contact number is 0296239977. They quoted me $412.50 + GST today. ($453.75 inc GST) Beats the crap out of the Ford price doesn't it! And by the way - this is the genuine Ford fitted component at manufacture. Currently, there are 24 of these available in Melbourne. (They come with a replacement sensor - but no nut)
Hope this helps a bit!

Paul

I forgot to add - unfortunately Autozone don't trade internationally. Even with airmail expenses I would have been further in front!

 

I'm in Brisbane. Thanks for the phone number and the rest.
I'll try a local CBC. I thought to ask ARB what they had too.

I don't know if it would be worth the freight from the States given the weight of the parts.

I had a dissy cap and rotor sent over once, the freight was $80.00.

 

My Ex makes a groaning noise in the front at low speed, especially when turning.

Is it likely to be hub bearings or bearings in the front diff?

 

It is a possibility but there are others. I would closely inspect the CV boots and joints too.

 

I know the CVs are bad, they make a distinctive knock. This is a groan.

 

Flash635, - and Hi to 1081!

My ex had 190K (KM) on it when I bought it. I expected some work to need to be done. These things included:
Tyres - wheel alignment was shot
Ball joints - caused alignment to be out and varied cambers - (buggered tyres)
Front sway bar bushes - metallic 'clunking'
Head gaskets - fluid leaks
Brake pads
Front hubs - failure occured as a bonus - not an initial problem
Rear leaf springs - additional leaf added for towing
Hayman Reece Towpack - for horse float
General service and fluids replacement
Mine is an 'XL' Model - Fitted central locking
And a few other bits and pieces - driving lights, UHF and such
Over time and with the above investments I now have a decent size, reliable vehicle with manual transmission that looks good and performs well. Couldn't be happier with it. You should see the fuel economy comparisons with a Landcruiser!!!!

The only time I experienced a 'groan' in my case was a front hub. I'd been off-road and didn't notice until I returned to bitumen. Another forum member suggested that the hub bearings may have separated. He was on the money.

As 1081 suggests - it could well be due to other things including front suspension. Keep at it - and keep us posted.

Just a thought - does the groaning only occur in the dark? Wouldn't be the sound of deflating cane toads would it???

Regards,

Paul

 

Paul,
Ha ha ha, no toads make a sound not unlike being slapped with a steak.

Hey, you're up early. Oh, that's right, it's not so early down there.

I wanted a manual but the missus wanted an auto and it was going to be the family truckster so she got her way. My car is a 635CSi BMW.

I've done all the brake pads and the back right disc.
I replaced all the shocks with new Gas Magnums from a Nissan GQ modified to fit. What a difference that made!
On the list is CVs, rear springs(left one broken 2nd leaf, been like that a while by the look)

While I was tracking a disc for it, I used one from the rear of an EB Falcon, had to take the inoperative handbrake shoes off first.
I've been thinking of replacing the rear brakes with the Falcon stuff.

I'm not entirely happy with the damping rate of the rear shocks, though that broken spring probably doesn't help.
I've been thinking of modifying the Bilstein sport shocks off an E28 BMW I have here which would also give me a booster spring.
I would remove the broken leaf and the corresponding one on the other side.

I don't mind doing this sort of stuff, I don't think I've had a totally standard car in my life.

 

Early???? Not for me, its dinner time down here at the moment. (nightshift)
Love the alternatives that you have found. Had this experience with a Jeep Cherokee in a past life. You have a good one up there. We're bracing for another 40C day down here.

Take care!

 

I have a 1996 Explorer and just this past weekend changed the wheel bearings. The parts cost for inner and outer wheel bearings and the seals for both front wheels was approx $50. It was pretty easy to do, just took time and was dirty (as is any job dealing with excessive grease). I would recommend looking for instructions if you dont already know how to do it and just go at it yourself.

 

Is your's a 2 wheel drive?I have a 4x4 and you have to change the whole hub assembly.I wish I could have changed just the bearings,it would have been alot cheaper.

 

Yes, mine is a 2WD, I guess the 4x4 would be quite a bit different

 

Yeah, I wish I could just change the bearings too.

My repair got postponed - couldn't get the parts when I had planned - if everything works out I'll be getting them today, and I'll be doing the replacement tomorrow hopefully - in freezing cold weather unfortunately - high temp is forecasted at 33 degrees Fahrenheit for tomorrow - and me with no garage to make use of. Ah, well, hopefully the wind will at least be virtually non-existent.

 

I'm going to take the measurements into a bearing shop to try to see if something off a Massey Ferguson or something can be made to fit first, otherwise I'll have to change the hubs.

 

Good luck with that.It looks like it's almost impossible to get the bearings out of the hub assembly.