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Feb 28, 2010 | 09:13 AM

hogvette

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Wheel bearings

I'm taking my tires off the rims today so while I wait for the tires to arrive I would like to replace the bearings. Any tricks I should know? I could take the rims to the dealer or buy the puller for $250 which isn't an option at all. Its a 01 E-Glide. They have never been replaced and I have 99 plus thousand miles on them. Thanks

Feb 28, 2010 | 11:09 AM

big_e78

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How do you know when it's time to pull the bearings? I'll be inspecting mine when I change my tires but I don't know what I'm looking for.

Feb 28, 2010 | 12:15 PM

WRAITH

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Take the rims to a dealer or indy. They should be able to replace both sets in less than 1 hour.

Feb 28, 2010 | 12:48 PM

honestbob

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Are 01s sealed? My 98 had tapered bearings.

Feb 28, 2010 | 03:34 PM

lanceo70

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Had my back wheel powdercoated this winter. had my dealer install the new bearings on my 06 FXSTI. Bearings plus labor was about $90.00. I debated buying the tool because I like to do things myself , but way to much money. Besides..the sealed bearings will last a long time.

Feb 28, 2010 | 03:58 PM

pjmoraldo

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You can generally clean them up and if you get any metal flakes off them or notice wear on them then replace otherwise just repack'em

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Originally Posted by big_e78

How do you know when it's time to pull the bearings? I'll be inspecting mine when I change my tires but I don't know what I'm looking for.

Feb 28, 2010 | 04:19 PM

bagman1

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youre due for new bearings. When they came out with sealed bearings they gave it a 100k life. If you dont want to buy a tool, weld a small bead on the inside of the spacer between the bearings and tap out one bearing, then drive out the other. The spacer is about $3 so Id get new ones any way. Then just press in the new bearings. The bearings were $75 a set last year but someone mentioned $90 installed, cant beat that.