Wheel bearings
10-15-2010, 04:27 PM
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1999 C43
Wheel bearings
Hello All, I have re-packed the wheel bearings and replaced my front brakes in the last 6-mos on my 1999 C43. Originally it had a bright green wheel bearing grease. I re-packed using a synthetic wheel bearing grease. I tightened the locking nut/screw to a reasonable tightness and re-assembled.
The wheel bearing locking screw/nut hasn't moved but the wheel bearings now have movement. I'm afraid of cranking down the lock nut etc. Any ideas?
The wheel bearing locking screw/nut hasn't moved but the wheel bearings now have movement. I'm afraid of cranking down the lock nut etc. Any ideas?
10-16-2010, 01:05 AM
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Typically when I do bearings, the procedure is something like; tighten the hub too tight, loosen slightly, check the free play with a dial indicator.
10-16-2010, 09:58 AM
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when i do the wheel bearings i set them to what feels right then i road test the vehicle and recheck the bearings. most of the time the bearings will need to be tightened up a bit more as they loosen up after driving.
04-22-2011, 04:05 AM
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Yes it is, but you need to chase out the bearing flanges (sorry I don't recall the right name) which are press into the inner and outer hub. Otherwise, it is a lot of old grease which needs to be cleaned out and new grease packed in a dirt free hub. I'll see if I can find a DIY video.
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04-23-2011, 10:02 PM
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hmm.. sounds doable but I haven't pressed bearings before.. wondering if I am up to this. Gonna have to read up a little more.. not really any pictures left in the thread.
04-24-2011, 10:56 AM
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I am pretty sure you will need a press of some sort, I had my wheel bearings repacked when I bought the car but I took it to a shop to have it done...
