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woodymcnab

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hi all i have to change the rear offside wheel bearing in the next couple of days on my 86 944 lux
has anybody done this? if so is there any dos and donts that i should know about?
i would appriciate any advise on this before i get stuck in
thanks paul
 

not done it myself but I do know you need a BIGGGGG torque wrench, somewhere around 500lb I believe...lol



Pete
 
oohhh A nasty little job !

I had mine replaced earlier this year the bearing is tightened to some crazy torque setting and needs at minimum of a 1 inch drive socket as used on commercial vehicles and a breaker bar with an extension for example piece of pipe to achieve the amount of force to undo

we tried a 3/4 inch drive and snapped the drive square from the end

the rear strut needs to be removed and the new bearing pressed into place a hardening type grease was used to help lubricate it into place

check the torsion settings for replacing the hub I am pretty sure there is something on Clarks garage with the full procedure

Hope it goes well for you

Wil
 
Paul,
www.arnnworx.com do a bearing puller tool.
I replaced both rear bearings but its not a ten minute job. The tool will pay back in one bearing change, and guarantee you a good job. Most general mechanics will not do this well, bearings can be destroyed by bad fitting practise as you probably are aware.
The freezer is a good Tip.
Good luck
George

944T
964
 
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