rear wheel bearing

[FIVESPDDISCO]

can i get a quick walk though on replacing the rear wheel bearing on a 96 d1. I am to the point where i pulled the shaft but i need a tork to get the break caliber off. what eles is tholding me back from getting the hub off. do i need any special tools? It is not my fist wheel bearing job but my first one on the disco.

Thanks

 

[BradN]

There is a good write up at this web site

http://www.spanishtrailrovers.com/T...ng_Replacement/wheel_bearing_replacement.html

 

[FIVESPDDISCO]

thanks

That is what i was looking for but i can never find it on this site. where do you find this stuff? i did look in tech but no luck.

any way, just as i thought get the caliber off and i am home free. the wheel bearing is the same as a ford ranger or some thing they are only 11 bucks each.

 

[BradN]

Glad to help. It is my opinion that not all bearings are the same and quality does matter. I prefere Timken or SKF bearings. They may cost a few dollars more, (the SKF's were $18/per at Napa)but they worth it in the long run. My first choice is Timken because the are made int eh USA and my second is the SKF. Don;t go cheap on you wheel bearings, it my cost you more in the long run. You may want to consider buy a bearing packing tool. Also consdier the grease for the bearings. I live inteh northeast and last year the tempertrue fell below -40F a few mornings. I switched to a sytheic grease that can handle the low end temps Just my 2 cents. Take it or leave it.

 

[FIVESPDDISCO]

I do have the packer and synthetic grease. my bearing failed because of water and mud

 

[marc olivares]

...My first choice is Timken because the are made int eh USA ...

don't you mean "made in France, India, Romania, with corporate offices in the US."

 

[FIVESPDDISCO]

Marc still a little bitter. My hart gos out to you.

I was at work today and a coworker said this contry is like rome just befor the fall. he said this a joke but think about it? are army is streched thin we have lost most manufactoring jobs do to OUT sorcing. Our family structure is all but gone.....

And here comes the cold winter.

 

[BradN]

I guess I take things at face valve. If they say made in the USA I assume they are. If it is some corporate scam, well then so be it. and if the french are involved, f them, we will just have Lance Armstrong win another tour and stuff it in their face. Please pass freedom fries.