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These are pre-lubricated at the factory which will make it resistant to contamination and sealed for life so there is typically no bearing maintenance needed. Step 6 Insert the new bearing using the old bearing to act as a buffer so that you do not damage the new bearing by hammering on it–line the new bearing up with its recess and place the old bearing on top and hammer it in.
Tap the back end of the punch with a hammer to knock out the inner bearing and seal.
How to change axle bearings. How to replace rear axle bearing and seal. When youve removed the bolts take the hub off of the axle. Note that if youve purchased a new hub assembly at this point you can install the new hub and put the wheel back together and youll be finished.
To install a new set of bearings inside the hub read on. Step 1 Chose an appropriate surface. You are going to have to raise your car up off of the ground in order to remove the axle bearings but you must never attempt to do so on uneven ground.
Place the tip of a punch inside the hub against the inner bearing. Tap the back end of the punch with a hammer to knock out the inner bearing and seal. Work your way around the bearing until.
Certain models have a narrowed axle tube that will not allow the repair bearing to be properly installed. If the axle tube has a bearing seat on the inside of the axle tube measure the depth from the outside edge of the axle tube to the inside seat and compare this to your repair bearing width. This measurement will ensure the repair bearing can be properly seated.
Next measure the axle tube inner dimension with a telescoping gauge. This will determine if the axle. To remove a stuck rear axle bearing set up the axle in a position that allows you to use a heating or flame touch.
Hold the flame on the vehicles bearing to allow it to heat the bearing. You can use a hammer that has light or medium taps on the axles shaft. Check to see if you need new bearings.
Jack up your trailers so the wheels are off the ground. Make sure the jack is on the frame and not the axle. Take the wheel and wiggle it back and forth to check how much play there is or spin the wheel to see if it wobbles.
If there is any wobbling or wiggling then your axle bearings need to be replaced. Bearing Adjustment and Hub Replacement If the hub has been removed or bearing adjustment is required the following adjustment procedure must be followed. After placing the hub bearings washers and spindle nut back on the axle spindle in reverse order as detailed in the previous section on hub removal rotate the hub assembly.
If you just need a rear wheel bearing replacement on one side you just half cut these costs in half coming in between 120 and 240 for the complete job with 50-90 for the parts and 70 140 for the labor. The decision of whether to replace one set of wheel bearings or the complete set can affect how long it takes to replace a wheel bearing. If youve brought your axle to a shop to replace the bearing this is where youll pick back up.
Lubricate the inside of the axle tube with grease or axle fluid and carefully slide in the axle. Be sure to support the end of the axle up until it slides into place in the carrier inside the differential. Toyota Pickup Rear Axle Wheel BearingSeal Replacement.
YouTube Toyota Pickup Rear Axle Wheel BearingSeal Replacement. If playback doesnt begin shortly try restarting your device. Choose from three different sizes to fit the main bearing tube ID.
To 1-78 in 1-516 in. To 2-38 in or 1-38 in. Bearings Replacing rear wheel bearings on a live-axle rear suspension requires a few extra steps when compared to a unitized bearing.
To remove the axle shaft the differential must be accessed and the clips that hold the axle in the differential must be removed. There are three bearing. Install the retaining bolt just enough to hold it in.
Insert the slide hammer into the axle housing and remove the seal and axle bearing all at the same time. Step 6 Insert the new bearing using the old bearing to act as a buffer so that you do not damage the new bearing by hammering on it–line the new bearing up with its recess and place the old bearing on top and hammer it in. Install the new oil seal.
Dexter Nev-R-Lube Bearings such as the 50MM 31-71-3 referenced in your question do not have a specific maintenance or replacement schedule. These are pre-lubricated at the factory which will make it resistant to contamination and sealed for life so there is typically no bearing maintenance needed.