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SKF Bearings?
Hi Guys,
as the OEM parts seem to have some issues, I wonder wether anyone has used SKF Bearings instead. Do they fit, is it necessary to relubricate them, do they last? Regards Marcus |
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I wouldn't leave any bearing in place for life without cleaning/regreasing it. Doug
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Just had both rears and seals done by the dealership I work for, took the poor guy 5.5 hours when they only quoted me 3.9. Either way, they did everything I asked, de and regreasing the bearings, etc. On the way home, I was a bit miffed to hear that wonderful zzzzt sound yet again, definitely from the rear. Not nearly as frequent as it used to be, but still distinctly there. Is this just a temporary thing as the bearings settle and grease distributes? The buzzing did seem to get less frequent after a couple miles, and overall drivetrain noise has definitely been reduced, but that buzz still raises the hairs on the back of my neck. If this isn't normal for the first day or two of driving on new bearings, guess it'll be time to go in and have them repacked again.
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The remaining noise is likely your tires. That would explain why it's not constant.
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Finished
I finally finished what I would call a very thorough How To. I hope my attempt to explain everything didn't muddy the water. Those of you that have done it, please review for any omissions.
http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?SVX10 (file at bottom right) My How To is based on using a shop press, 2 jack stands (in addition to the two used to hold the car up), and some sockets (up to 32mm). Hope it helps. It's a word doc. now, and that makes it a pain to update. Is there anybody that can post this here so that I can edit it, but keep the pictures? Thanks. **I already found an error. Between 5.1 and 5.2, you need to remove the ABS sensor. But, since it's a word file I can't just go update it. Can anybody help me?** Mat
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Time for my very own long list of mods: 92 SVX LS-L - Ebony Pearl - 2002 WRX 5MT trans w/STi gearset (rebuilt & installed myself ) - BMW E46 HID retrofit - Kenwood Headunit - Phoenix Gold 75x4 RMS amp - Alpine Type R 6.5" front components - Alpine Type R 6x9 3way rear speakers - 18"x9" Rota G-Force wheels w/225/40ZR18 Toyo T1R's - Mychailo's custom springs - Urethane front & rear sway bar bushings - KC exhaust (2.5" dual magnaflow) - Escaine seat swap - Removed Spoiler I don't care if Subaru says it's STI...it will always be STi to me Last edited by SVX10; 04-21-2006 at 11:16 AM. |
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Re: Rear wheel bearing how to...
hey guys thanks, again nice 411.
And I have a question > how to the rear axle nut off without spec tools I'm answering my own question: I added penetration oil all over the axle nut and then heated the nut and added more penetration oil then the nut came off very easy without any extra press; I used just 31,75 mm socket and about 15-18cm drive, that's it. Last edited by svx 1994; 05-26-2011 at 09:22 PM. |
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Re: Finished
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svx 2wd 1994, Front WD. Problems with the rear bearing. Last edited by svx 1994; 05-26-2011 at 09:26 PM. |
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