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Help please with bearing packing!
For lack of better evidence, I would surmise that the Subaru rear wheel bearing and BCA 516003 are identical, and made by NTN.
At the www.ntnamerica.com, under 4T-CRI-08A02, the basic load rating is given as 57 klbs dynamic, and 80 klbs static. A packing question: since the roller bearing areas takes up 9/16 " on the outside, there is a spacing of 3/4" in between. Am I supposed to pack grease in the entire area? I read one post from vettn who took out the rollers, but that did not sound right for greasing the bearing. Help please! |
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Re: Help please with bearing packing!
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edit: you may want to ask questions in the Tech Q&A area as I almost missed your request for help - would have if I wasn't reading this stuff just to avoid my "Honey-Do" list. Last edited by lee; 09-01-2003 at 09:12 AM. |
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Re: Help please with bearing packing
Thanks Lee. I saw a packing tool with two cones and a grease gun fitting. When the grease comes out at the end, does it not mean that the space is filled with grease too? About the seals, I have ordered them through Kerven Subaru, together with a knuckle and one lateral link. Again, your response is much appreciated.
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Re: Re: Help please with bearing packing
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Mike @ Kerven is a good guy, you can trust him. I have asked him a couple of questions in conjunction with getting the parts from him. I'm assuming that he doesn't mind as long as parts are bought through him. He may be able to ask one of their mechanics about the proper amount of grease. |
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Time for thanks!
Hi you all, who greeted me in the beginning of September, and after a 100 miles with the rear wheel bearing replaced, thanks much for the moral and factual support. Thanks Clydesvx, wawazat, CigarJohny, svxfiles, lee, larry, mike, mychailo, ensteele, svx_commuter, mohrs and forgive me those whom I forget to mention, for your good words. The bearing is alive and well, the SVX a lot quieter (but what do I hear on the left rear??), and I have learned a lot from doing backyard (actually driveway) mechanics...and not to shout in frustration not to upset the neighboors. Mike of Kerven Subaru came through with the needed parts, and the How To are invaluable, and Chris and his server(s) are without peers! Wheel bearing replacement is relatively simple if no other part needs replacing, but a pita otherwise!
I am looking forward to the next project, replacing the springs and struts, but it is time for a pause, truly a pleasure to thank this network and the members for a great site!! With humble and deepest appreciation, wolf33h. |
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