RE: [DML] Re: Wheel bearing tech

[jwit6@xxxx]

These bearings were about $45.00 each at autozone. Fiat 128. Not a really expensive bearing in my opinion. To replace , after removing a large circlip, they must be pressed into the hubs and must be done squarely to run true. They can be cleaned and repacked by removing the hub, and popping out the split inner races. Proper care must be taken with the seals. Don't be afraid of these things. It's not an exotic DeLorean only item. No reason to scare people into thinking they need a high dollar expert to deal with their front wheel bearings.
Jim
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"David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx> wrote:

>They are sealed bearings that cannot be cleaned or greased. All you
>can do is check for excessive side play. If the car was ever flooded
>up to the bearings then they should be changed out. As Dave S says
>until they get loose or noisy they should be fine. They are expensive
>so don't change them unless you really need to. Just about all of us
>ARE running on 20 year old bearings and we don't hear anything about
>front end failures except for the cars that have rusted out or cars
>that didn't have the recalls done. ( you really can squirt some grease
>into them with a needle through the seal but I don't recomend it).
>David Teitelbaum
>vin 10757
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>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dave Swingle" <swingle@xxxx> wrote:
>> My bad - should have said dual BALL bearings, not roller bearings. 
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