Swapping ABS encoder bearing, anything special about it?
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The procedure I shared with you is straight out of the service manual. You might be able to get away with replacing just the left side with the ABS bearing, but if it was me with new wheels and all, I would want fresh new bearings all around....and know they were installed correctly. Besides, the bearing that seems to fail the most on the front is the front right, the one you are talking about leaving in there.
Here is a pic of what the ABS (on the left) and the non-ABS bearing looks like along with the internal spacer:
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David,
The procedure I shared with you is straight out of the service manual. You might be able to get away with replacing just the left side with the ABS bearing, but if it was me with new wheels and all, I would want fresh new bearings all around....and know they were installed correctly. Besides, the bearing that seems to fail the most on the front is the front right, the one you are talking about leaving in there.
Here is a pic of what the ABS (on the left) and the non-ABS bearing looks like along with the internal spacer:
The procedure I shared with you is straight out of the service manual. You might be able to get away with replacing just the left side with the ABS bearing, but if it was me with new wheels and all, I would want fresh new bearings all around....and know they were installed correctly. Besides, the bearing that seems to fail the most on the front is the front right, the one you are talking about leaving in there.
Here is a pic of what the ABS (on the left) and the non-ABS bearing looks like along with the internal spacer:
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Just for the record I wasn't trying to dispute any of you I just sometimes tend to not do things by the book. Maybe this is a situation that I should.
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Looks like the 6 bearings needed (2 ABS, 4 standard) come to $116.18 from LSHD. I'd hoped to not have to spend that kind of money, but I will if I need to.
I appreciate all the replies. Thanks
David
I appreciate all the replies. Thanks
David
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Not sure why you need 4 non-abs bearings unless you are going to change the two bearings in the pulley.
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I wouldn't replace the ones in the rear pulley unless they feel rough or loose...You should be able to inspect them without removing them.
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I agree with EastTexas. The bearings in the pully do not support the weight of the bike . It's very rare that they ever fail. With your low mileage, there is probably little need to change them. But do slide the pulley on the rear axle and spin the pulley, listening and feeling for any abnormalities. I didn't change them when I replaced my wheels. Use plenty of silver anti-seize on your front and rear axle when reinstalling. You can get it at auto parts stores and it's made by Permatex. Permatex also makes good assembly lube, also available at the auto parts stores.
I did change the rubber compensator that fits between the pulley and the wheel just for grins. And once I got in there it didn't need changing either, but I put the new one in anyway. Seemed to tighten up the back lash in the back end a little.
Anyway, here is a pic of the new one and the old one. My old one only had 13,000 miles on it, so it was barely worn.
The new one:
The old one:
I did change the rubber compensator that fits between the pulley and the wheel just for grins. And once I got in there it didn't need changing either, but I put the new one in anyway. Seemed to tighten up the back lash in the back end a little.
Anyway, here is a pic of the new one and the old one. My old one only had 13,000 miles on it, so it was barely worn.
The new one:
The old one:
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