Rear Wheel Bearing Maintenance
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Instructor
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From: New Jersey
Rear Wheel Bearing Maintenance
How often should the rear wheel bearings be greased?
What is involved in using one of those rear wheel bearing grease tools? Other than removing the half shaft, what else needs to be removed in order to mount the grease tool?
What is involved in using one of those rear wheel bearing grease tools? Other than removing the half shaft, what else needs to be removed in order to mount the grease tool?
Drifting
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From: Ontario
The tool is junk. They have to be pulled apart and rebuilt. It is not possible todo maintenance on those bearings. I would monitor and check the bearings for play and noise. It you detect any problems then do not delay in rebulding, If they have never bee done...do them now.
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From: New Jersey
Originally Posted by carguy4sure
The tool is junk. They have to be pulled apart and rebuilt. It is not possible todo maintenance on those bearings.
Are these bearings self lubricating? Is it a sealed unit? Or do they need to be greased?
I have not experienced any problems with the rear wheel bearings during the past 37 years, however, I am not sure about how long they can go without any maintenance.
Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by Ganey
It's like the Chevy tool for the job J-24488. The rear wheel bearings are supposed to be lubed every 30,000 miles.
Have you ever used this tool to lube the rear wheel bearings?
Racer
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From: Port Orchard Washington
Originally Posted by mirrorfinishman
How often should the rear wheel bearings be greased?
What is involved in using one of those rear wheel bearing grease tools? Other than removing the half shaft, what else needs to be removed in order to mount the grease tool?
What is involved in using one of those rear wheel bearing grease tools? Other than removing the half shaft, what else needs to be removed in order to mount the grease tool?
I added more grease using a grease hypodermic needle sold by napa - i wasnt having ay problems but wanted to add some fresh lube - pulled the half shaft and spindle nut - 15000 mi now and no problems - dave
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Burning Brakes
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From: Bedford IN
I would change them out. After being in there for that long they are going to be hard to get out and only get worse. I had to heat up the inside bearing on the passanger side to get it to break loose from the spindle. What ever you do do not forget to order the shim kit or you will be stuck with out a car to drive while they ship them to you. Dont ask why i know this, haha. good luck
