Front Wheel Bearing R&R

[Overboost]

Originally Posted by andrewwynn

I've seen a couple axles that were a disaster but a quick preview when you pull the roundel if you don't see rust and the axle nut is crisp and clean you should have clear sailing.

There biggest help I came across was the bit where I loosen the strut bolts when putting CV in or out. I spent 90 minutes trying to get CV back in and it wouldn't. Out of desperation I losened the tower bolts and the rubber boot of the CV shot the axle completely through the hub! So now I always start the CV through and start the nut before I m reattach the tower bolts

Yes indeed. That advise was noted and I will be using that technique. Thanks for that tip.

[andrewwynn]

If the CV doesn't pop out easily, spray some release agent, wait a while then put the axle nut on backwards and use a BFH to get it started

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Originally Posted by andrewwynn

If the CV doesn't pop out easily, spray some release agent, wait a while then put the axle nut on backwards and use a BFH to get it started

Yeah I bought a 4 lb hand sledge at Harbor Freight last Friday but the BFH is what I am trying to avoid on the end of my axles.

[andrewwynn]

Won't hurt them. The CV slides in and out on the inner joint. You won't need to hit too hard just a firm tap. 4# the perfect size

[andrewwynn]

I was going to buy the tool but replaced two more bearings since and by using my install the CV with the hub free on 3 axis trick (on the rear I lift the knuckle to level with a jack), the CV has never fought me going in again.


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[Overboost]

A large box from FCP Euro showed up today with lots of suspension bushings and bearings!

[andrewwynn]

Wait for me to get mine we can race


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Originally Posted by andrewwynn

Wait for me to get mine we can race


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I am anxiously awaiting my QuickJack before starting the work. I got the 7000SLX with SUV adapters from Home Depot on the Black Friday sale. I'm off to Paris for the wife's birthday on Friday for a week so hopefully everything will be here when I return.

[EODguy]

Originally Posted by Overboost

I am anxiously awaiting my QuickJack before starting the work. I got the 7000SLX with SUV adapters from Home Depot on the Black Friday sale. I'm off to Paris for the wife's birthday on Friday for a week so hopefully everything will be here when I return.

Wish I had a place for a Quick Jack or even an enclosed garage.

Tell your wife Happy Birthday and if you get the chance take the train to Vienna and hit the castle route tour(24hrs) but be careful as I'm pretty sure that's why I ended up with a tricycle motor again...

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[andrewwynn]

I've looked at similar to the quick jack. That will make suspension work a lot easier.