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Thx Matt for the confirmation. Will be trying this soon.
Spindle cleaned up and looks OK
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Here’s a link to A Youtube video showing bearing race removal on a hub similar to the Datsun
Linda
Re: Front Wheel Bearing Failure
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 1:54 pm
by Linda
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:
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Still waiting for the shipping -delayed bearings
Linda
Re: Front Wheel Bearing Failure
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 2:07 pm
by MattC
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.
Re: Front Wheel Bearing Failure
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 4:52 pm
by todd lorber
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.
Agreed. That thing is way too clean.
I know where I'm taking my car now.
Re: Front Wheel Bearing Failure
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 7:08 pm
by Linda
Agreed. That thing is way too clean.
It’s Kardashian Kountry.........Photoshop
Just waiting for parts and getting things ready.
Linda
Re: Front Wheel Bearing Failure
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 8:10 pm
by MattC
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!
Re: Front Wheel Bearing Failure
Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 11:57 am
by Linda
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
Re: Front Wheel Bearing Failure
Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 11:58 am
by MattC
I put a light coat on the outside before installing.
Re: Front Wheel Bearing Failure
Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2020 11:39 pm
by Linda
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.
Maybe someone has a good used one for you.