English axle wheel bearing change

[Bricol]

Should I be trying it, or simply hand half-shaft and new bearing to a suitable garagey type place?

 

I seem to recall reading somewhere the requirement for a socking great press (which I might be able to do) to assist.

 

Found the cause of the funny noises coming from the N/S rear of the trials car this evening - worn looking retaining plate as though the half shaft has been moving against it.

 

Bri

[Julian Thompson]

Heat up the old bearing to get it off, then yes, it's a press to get the new one back on.

 

[Big Brother]

I did mine last week.

Just pulled the 1/2 shafts and gave them to the local garage!

1 hour and a "drink" later and the new bearings were in place ready to refit the 1/2 shafts

 

Steve

 

 

SE7EN-UP!

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[Paul Richards]

Bricol

Not a big job. You may need a halfshaft puller to remove halfshafts (I have one you can borrow).

The bearing is held on by a collar. I normally cut off collar using an angle grinder. Bearing should then remove fairly easily. New bearing is easily put in place, but you need to heat up the new retaining collar before putting in place. I normally also add a couple of tack welds to make sure the collar doesn't move.

I don't think you're too far away. If you're struggling, I can replace bearing whilst you wait.

LADS top tip:-

When replacing halfshafts smear a little silicon sealant in the end of the axle where the bearing sits - it will seal and stop diff oil contaminating brakes.

 

Paul Richards

Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens)

LADS Website

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Edited by - Paul Richards on 12 Jun 2008 08:54:00