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Rear wheel bearing how to...
I've been searching wor a half hour on the site and found alot of info but I was wondering...Is there a pdf or somthing on here, on how to change the rear wheel bearings? I'm sure I could figure it out but since it is a known problem im guessing that sombody has made one? Mabie?
Thanks, Travis
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1. Take wheel off
2. Take off brake caliber and disc (ABS disc is around here too) 3. Disconnect E-Brake Cable (you will have to take apart the e-brake; helps to know what you're doing) 4. Take off Main axle nut 5. Remove axle from hub 6. Remove bolts holding hub to strut/control arm 7. Remove hub 8. Press old bearing out 9. Lube up new bearing with grease 10. Press bearing into hub 11. Repeat steps 1-7 in reverse order in the opposite direction You will need a lift (preferably) and an air wrench that can put on 250lb/ft torque.
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So just like most any wheel bearings, I read somthing about changing the grease what is your recommendation? Do you need a bearing press?
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Either a shop press can be used (requires removing the hub) or a hub tamer can be used. Have to be careful when pressing the bearings in with a shop press. If not done correctly, the new bearings can be damaged.
Remove all the packing grease in the new bearings. Don't just wipe it off. Use a solvent to get all the grease out. Make sure to use a solvent that doesn't not damage the plastic bearing cage. Repack the bearings with a top quality wheel bearing grease. Amsoil wheel bearing grease has great specs. Its a good idea to presoak all the nuts being removed with PB Blaster or Liquid Wrench.
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ok thanks a bunch!! Should go easy!
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Take some pictures and we can do a How-To using them.
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What solvent is good for cleaning the bearings? All the ones I've found are not recommended for plastics.
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CRC QD Electric Parts cleaner should be fine. That's what I used. I used brake clean on the races.
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Mychailo :: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ :: 1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold) Visit my locker SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads. |
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would be great to have this documented in the How-to Locker
Hey,
my congratulations for replaceing the wheel bearings on your own. I have the feeling each SVX owner will have to face this problem sooner or later... Therefore you would do the one of us who did not go thru this repair jet a huge favor in creating an entry in the how-to locker. Escpecially the tool you mentioned which you borrowed from a friend would deserve a detailled description (your friend might even be able to tell us his source). Hope you took some pics. Thanks! Marcus |
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I'll see what I can do. Pics aren't necessary, I don't think. Half the time, though, I start writing a how to, get half way through, and then say "this doesn't make any sense without pics " That's when I stop working on it. Such as my 1/2 finished HID conversion How-to. But, lucky for y'all I have 2 hrs left at work and nothing to do....here goes nothing....
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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 |
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Rear wheelbearings
Hi!
I´m going to replace my rear wheelbearings as well! But i´ve got a small issue, There are not so many of the SVX:s in Sweden. And ordering parts from the Subaru dealers is not a good idea, they order parts from Japan and usually takes up to 2-3 months before receiving the parts! . Does anyone know the number of the SKF bearing that fittes the SVX? Maybe if someone got the specs or number of the bearing? Best regards: Patrik |
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1stsubaruparts.com (in the USA) will ship parts via EMS to you. Great prices and EMS shouldn't take more than two weeks.
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Mychailo :: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ :: 1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold) Visit my locker SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads. |
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SKF Part # for the rear is GRW182. SKF Part # for the front is FW172. To check yourself click HERE and then click on the "click here" link near the top of the page. I used the Timken numbers to cross reference. Rear 516003, Front 517007. |
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