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 repacking bearings
#842808
10/21/07 09:46 AM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 37
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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so my local shop has told me that both of my wheel bearings need to be repacked. i was wondering how strenuous a task this is and if a weekend warrior mechanic can do it without the special tools?
V6 pickup 4x4, 385,000 miles and still ticking
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Re: repacking bearings
[Re: walktastic]
#842809
10/21/07 03:38 PM
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Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 456
Mudrunner
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It is an easy but time consuming job. Probably a good idea to do it at least once yourself so you know how. Easily done with hand tools in your driveway. You do need a 54mm (or 2 1/8") socket to remove large nut (some people do this with a chisel, but that is a hack imo). A brass drift can be useful for removing cone washers.
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Re: repacking bearings
[Re: dknight]
#842810
10/21/07 05:59 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 233
Wheeler
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The correct socket is only about $12.00. Repacking isn't too hard. Put some grease on your palm and use a scooping motion to push the grease through the roller cage. Remember to use a spring scale to set up the preload. I used a fish weight scale.
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Re: repacking bearings
[Re: Vanishing_Point]
#842811
10/21/07 06:15 PM
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 970
Rock Warrior
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Just be ready with a whole roll of paper towels. It's mesy, you're going to end up with grease everywhere.
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Re: repacking bearings
[Re: RatLabGuy]
#842812
10/21/07 06:36 PM
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Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 456
Mudrunner
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Here is a tip. Make note of what tools you need. Carry them in your truck in case you need to do similar work away from the home.
You should clean out the old grease before you pack in the new. Yes, it is a messy job.
If you do not have a factory manual for your truck, get one. Carry it with you.
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Re: repacking bearings
[Re: dknight]
#842813
10/21/07 06:48 PM
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Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 392
Mudrunner
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while your doing it, using a good synthetic grease is a good idea.
1986 xtra-cab 22re
stock everything
1991 bed
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Re: repacking bearings
[Re: RatLabGuy]
#842814
10/22/07 01:05 AM
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Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 268
Mudrunner
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Some rubber gloves from HarborFreight Tools are excellent. When you done, peel them off and no messy hands. Make sure you replace the seals as well.
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Re: repacking bearings
[Re: 1FastSS]
#842815
10/22/07 03:40 AM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 37
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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i heard that removing the cones can be a bear. any tips on getting those out? and what is a brass drift?
V6 pickup 4x4, 385,000 miles and still ticking
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Re: repacking bearings
[Re: 1FastSS]
#842816
10/22/07 03:43 AM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 4,230
Roll Me Over
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Here is a link that will walk you through it. It is for an 85 solid axle but the specs and procedure are the same for IFS. Go to page FA-43 to FA-47. http://www.lukemiller.org/toys/1985_toyota_4wd_front_axle_FSM.pdf
David Fritzsche
1990 Ex-Cab V-6,5-speed, with a few mods
04.5 CTD Dodge 2500 Ram--Tow Rig
Roseville, CA
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