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Old 04-10-2002, 02:03 PM
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How do i make sure...

That the shop does my bearings right this time.

They did them 2 thursdays ago, and they went bad within a week. As far as I know, that was the first time they were done. Before he did them, I reminded him about the greese. He said he knew, and has done several SVX's and has never had a problem. So what is left to say to him? The place where they are getting done is at home (about 300 miles from where i go to school) so, driving back there again would be very very inconvienant.

Why does everything have to be so complicated with these cars? Why cant something just go RIGHT for once.

-Mike
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Old 04-10-2002, 02:20 PM
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This is from a dealer bulletin. My housing/knuckle had to be replaced a while ago. (on warrenty) Hi Ho...

Replacing AWD Rear Wheel Bearings
on Legacy, Impreza and SVX.

When replacing rear wheel bearings
on all wheel drive Legacy, Impreza, and
SVX vehicles, be certain not to over-torque
the lateral link bolt that secures
the two transverse suspension arms to
the wheel bearing housing. Do not use
air tools to tighten the nut. The proper
torque is probably less than you think.
Since the torques are different for the
different models and years, refer to the
appropriate manuals for the proper
specs for the vehicle you are working
on. If this bolt is overtorqued, it can
deform the housing and may lead to a
repeat failure of the wheel bearing.
If you encounter a repeat failure of a
rear wheel bearing occurring in an
unreasonably short amount of miles, the
housing may have been deformed dur-ing
the first repair. Replacement of the
bearing and the housing may be
required.
There are some other things to remem-ber
when working on the wheel bear-ings.
Never loosen or tighten the axle
nut with the weight of the vehicle on the
wheel. The vehicle should be in the air
with the wheel removed prior to loosen-ing
or tightening the axle nut. If this
precaution is not taken, damage to the
wheel bearing may occur. The axle nuts
are not reusable. A new nut should be
used with the new bearing. Always
insure that the new bearing is properly
packed with suitable wheel bearing
grease. The grease that the bearing is
shipped with is not sufficient. Always
use the proper special tools to install the
bearing and torque the axle nut to the
correct specifications.
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Old 04-10-2002, 08:51 PM
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Interest-ing
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Old 04-10-2002, 09:04 PM
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Always use the proper special tools to install the bearing and torque the axle nut to the correct specifications.
Otherwise, face what I faced...

Lwin
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Old 04-10-2002, 09:04 PM
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I already faxed that to my mechanic.

-Mike
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Old 04-11-2002, 05:19 PM
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[B]This is from a dealer bulletin. My housing/knuckle had to be replaced a while ago. (on warrenty) Hi Ho...

Replacing AWD Rear Wheel Bearings
on Legacy, Impreza and SVX.

B]
Valuable information for all. As we will all need it at some time or other !.
Good one mate,
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Old 04-11-2002, 05:26 PM
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Otherwise, face what I faced...

Lwin
Lwin did you find out what was the cause of the failure, bearing, grease, housing, workmanship, ?

Technical minds must know.
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Old 04-11-2002, 05:36 PM
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I already faxed that to my mechanic.

-Mike
My mechanics response to the fax was "this is all common sense stuff." Anything else that could have caused them to fail so quickly?

-Mike
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Old 04-11-2002, 06:52 PM
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Lwin did you find out what was the cause of the failure, bearing, grease, housing, workmanship, ?

Technical minds must know.
Harvey.
Workmanship for sure. The bearings are Suby parts. It's not grease either. I personally made sure they repack the damn thing and the other side is still running great.

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Old 04-13-2002, 01:07 AM
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This is from a dealer bulletin. My housing/knuckle had to be replaced a while ago. (on warrenty) Hi Ho...

Replacing AWD Rear Wheel Bearings
on Legacy, Impreza and SVX.......

Thanks. Good knowledge. But how tight is not too tight? how loose is not too loose? What is the torque it needs? (N/m)
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Old 04-13-2002, 03:08 AM
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Greasing Bearings

Many years ago an old and very knowledgeable and experienced mechanic showed me how to repack a bearing. The important point he made was that the bearing must be packed with grease from only ONE side, pressing the grease through until it comes out the reverse side. When packed from both sides an airlock forms in the centre so that the grease does not penetrate fully.

I doubt that modern mechanics are taught the basics of proper practical workmanship. He told me that at the technical school he attended in his youth they had a bearing which could be disassembled after greasing to illustrate the point and he therefore learned the lesson well.
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