Thx Matt for the confirmation. Will be trying this soon.
Spindle cleaned up and looks OK
Here’s a link to A Youtube video showing bearing race removal on a hub similar to the Datsun
Linda
Front Wheel Bearing Failure
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Got the races removed today after getting some long punches from HarborFreight. I had to tap about 10 times each side, just firmly before they popped out. Remarkeably easy after all the anxiety about it. Such is life as an amateur 
A few pics: Still waiting for the shipping -delayed bearings
Linda
A few pics: Still waiting for the shipping -delayed bearings
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You are much more diligent about the cleaning than I was, Linda. I gave the areas where the races sit a quick wipe down and that was about it. 
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Agreed. That thing is way too clean.You are much more diligent about the cleaning than I was, Linda. I gave the areas where the races sit a quick wipe down and that was about it.
I know where I'm taking my car now.
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It’s Kardashian Kountry.........PhotoshopAgreed. That thing is way too clean.
Just waiting for parts and getting things ready.
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So, I had done the drivers side the other day and tackled the pass side tonight. To my chagrin, I found that the little clip that rests below the brake pads within the caliper bracket had stuck to a pad and started to slide into my rotor. I now have a nice (pretty deep) groove along the inner edge of the rotor that looks like a machine shop had stuck it on a lathe. Looks like I’ll be in the market for some new rotors. Boo hoo! 
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Not good, Matt 
Maybe someone has a good used one for you.
On the races, do you install them with a little grease or dry?
thx
Linda
Maybe someone has a good used one for you.On the races, do you install them with a little grease or dry?
thx
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I put a light coat on the outside before installing.
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The second wheel bearing part arrived so got the races and bearings installed with seal using the Autozone loaner tool....
While waiting I cleaned up the hub some more with Rust Converter. Linda
While waiting I cleaned up the hub some more with Rust Converter. Linda
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