Replacing driver rear wheel bearing
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USMC_300ZX
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Replacing driver rear wheel bearing
I am getting a loud no ice when the car rolls even at 2mph so I had it checked by a buddy and it was the driver side rear wheel bearing so I am going to replace it...I have read the manual for how to do stand seems pretty easy but just wondering if there is anything I should look out for or random things that cause problems
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marty1mc
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Re: Replacing driver rear wheel bearing
Yea, that bearing needs to be pressed in and out. You may want to take it to a machine shop to have that done. I have read on some of these bearings taking over 16k lbs of pressure to release. So, you aren't going to get it out with a bench vise.
While your in there, look at the inside edge of your tires for excess wear. Camber (both front and rear) can get excessive. The rear has a small amount of adjustment, the front has none. There are aftermarket kits available to allow the suspension to be fully adjustable.
Inspect your axles and in particular the boots. Make sure there are no cracks/tears.
While your in there, look at the inside edge of your tires for excess wear. Camber (both front and rear) can get excessive. The rear has a small amount of adjustment, the front has none. There are aftermarket kits available to allow the suspension to be fully adjustable.
Inspect your axles and in particular the boots. Make sure there are no cracks/tears.
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robomatic12
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Re: Replacing driver rear wheel bearing
It's not easy, I did it with a 12k electric/hydraulic press at work. Mine was more fun because the splined part of the axle shaft was frozen to the hub. It would not budge no matter how hard it was hit, heated or sworn at. I had to pull the entire knuckle off and use the press to press out the axle shaft. Hopefully you don't have this problem.
You will also need to be careful pressing the bearing off, most likely one part of the bearing race will stay stuck to the shaft, you will need to cut a slice in this and chisel it off. Be careful not to knick the surface of the shaft. When you are pressing it back together make sure it is going back perfectly straight.
The bearing is the same for both sides, one pin can be moved to either side depending on what your parts man gives you. I found nissan to be the cheapest price, but I get wholesale so it may differ for you. It's an expensive bearing.
Unless you are fairly compitent or have access to a daily driver I would suggest you have somone help you out or bring it to a qualified shop.
You will also need to be careful pressing the bearing off, most likely one part of the bearing race will stay stuck to the shaft, you will need to cut a slice in this and chisel it off. Be careful not to knick the surface of the shaft. When you are pressing it back together make sure it is going back perfectly straight.
The bearing is the same for both sides, one pin can be moved to either side depending on what your parts man gives you. I found nissan to be the cheapest price, but I get wholesale so it may differ for you. It's an expensive bearing.
Unless you are fairly compitent or have access to a daily driver I would suggest you have somone help you out or bring it to a qualified shop.