Front wheel bearing... DIY?
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Front wheel bearing... DIY?
I've got an '06 Heritage with 52,000 miles. Starting to get some noise on the highway from the front wheel area. I'm thinking maybe a wheel bearing going bad. Is this a do-it-yourself replacement, or should I just bite the bullet and take it to the shop?
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The removal and replacement of these on e piece bearings require some special tools that run approx $700 (in Canada). Trying to knock them out with punches etc will destroy the wheel IMHO. Dealer will have the proper tools, any independant that has the tools. fwiw Fastrider124
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If you get the removal and install tols from HD you can do it yourself. Never use a hammer on removing or installing. Check out the you tube videos and ballance the cost of the tools with the price the dealer quotes you.
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It's a DIY job, done it several times. Georges Garage tool is good; might be able to find one on Ebay for a little less.
http://georges-garage.com/chassis_tools.htm
Look at #740010. You need the service manual as there is a specific procedure to install the bearings and the wheel/axle to insure proper caliper/rotor alignment. Don't know what the dealer charges but check it out. Bearings are about $12/each. Probably a four hour job for a first timer on the front if you have the parts and tools on hand and Murphy doesn't intervene.
http://georges-garage.com/chassis_tools.htm
Look at #740010. You need the service manual as there is a specific procedure to install the bearings and the wheel/axle to insure proper caliper/rotor alignment. Don't know what the dealer charges but check it out. Bearings are about $12/each. Probably a four hour job for a first timer on the front if you have the parts and tools on hand and Murphy doesn't intervene.
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Good punch and a heavy hammer works for me. First time you pull the inner sleeve out its a good idea to notch it for future removals.
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You can't, or I should say, shouldn't ever drive the bearings back in; bad juju.
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If you have a press to install the bearings, that will work, providing that the spacer will move enough to let you get a drift punch to make full contact with the inner race. Even so, it's a struggle. I have a press so when one has been removed, I can press the other out. I have done it that way once and that's when I bought the tool.
You can't, or I should say, shouldn't ever drive the bearings back in; bad juju.
You can't, or I should say, shouldn't ever drive the bearings back in; bad juju.
Same old story with me. Down and dirty and get by with what you got.
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