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Originally Posted by svxistentialist
That sure makes sense.
If you check the service intervals for the SVX, we are supposed to check and repack these bearings, and I'm guessing that most people/many dealers do not do this. If we did, maybe the seal giving problems would not happen, we would see damage and replace.
Joe  |
I do not see how there could be a procedure for repacking the bearings. There is one to check free play. To repack a sealed bearing system like this would require separation, which requires a press or the hubster, both of which destroy the bearing. The inner seal, like mentioned earlier in this thread, is prone to failure that can cause contamination. Replacing the inner seal is not really hard to do, and it isn't a bad idea. I would do it any time i had the rear axles out. Also, make sure you check the sealing surface for a groove, if there is one, the axle must be replaced! I've personally performed this service many times on my car and others, and I honestly believe it would NOT BE POSSIBLE to replace the wheel bearings without a press or a hubster. There is no way you could get the inner race off of the hub, much less push the new bearing onto it. Sorry guys, I don't see how you could do it without the hubster or a press.