[DeTomaso] Fw: Axle Bearing help

[Will Demelo]

No, they are tapered. Water got in one side and made a mess. The other side didn't show water but had play. According to Quella, the seals are one way. They keep the grease from coming out. A pressure washer, for example, will force water inside.
Guaranteed for life, my ass.
Why are they gone? Who knows exactly. What I do know is that it's another $400 bill I don't need.
Will
----- Original Message ----- 
From: MikeLDrew at aol.com 
To: wdemelo at cogeco.ca ; detomaso at realbig.com 
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 5:14 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Axle Bearing help



In a message dated 1/28/08 6:29:56 PM, wdemelo at cogeco.ca writes:



  I need some help with replacing my taperred bearings.


>>>*Tapered* bearings?  If you have converted your rear uprights to tapered roller bearings, they should never need to be replaced.

Do you mean you want help replacing stock bearings?



  I've removed the axle nut. Now what? Do I need to press the axle out? Do I need to press the bearings out afterwards?



>>>Changing the bearings (assuming you have stock bearings) is a non-trivial job, requiring a press, special fixtures to support the brake rotor, press tools, etc.

The full procedure is detailed in the factory shop manual; are you referencing that?  Or are you going forth in 'pioneer mode'?

Mike


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