BlackWorksInc
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How many times does it turn? I think maybe two-three revolutions should be okay... but I dunno...
pressing wheel bearings onto hub
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earthrealm
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good info here, might be buying a bearing in the not too distant future
TechWrench
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If it doesn't take a lot of force to turn, it may be just the new grease resisting it spinning freely. I have seen a lot of this type of bearing do this. As long as it turns without any hitches or hard spots. Once you have a wheel/tire mounted, it should turn normally. If it still doesn't spin freely, then you may have a problem.
So I put it all together and went for a test drive. All seems normal it was a mix of city 45 mph and highway 75 mph. For about 25 miles total. Anyway so I get home jack it up and it doesn't have play which is much better. I spin the wheel and it goes about 3 revolutions and stops slowly. I spin the other side and it probably spins 6 revolutions and stops. At this point I'm just gonna have to keep an eye on it I guess.
OK, here's an update.
I just finished installing my two new CVJ Axles and new Koyo front bearings. All in all it went smoothly, with a few minor hiccups. Like shearing off two mounting bolts for the skidplate while removing them.
Pressing the bearings was not that big of a deal, if you had someone competent doing it and the right equipment. The only hangup there was that the outer bearing stuck on the hub when we pressed off the upper half. Then we had to cut the bearing race off with a die grinder. I had a buddy who is a machine mechanic do it while I assisted.
New seals in the differential and steering knuckle were a bit of a PITA to get right. Guess I will know in a couple of days if I have any leaks.
I just finished installing my two new CVJ Axles and new Koyo front bearings. All in all it went smoothly, with a few minor hiccups. Like shearing off two mounting bolts for the skidplate while removing them.
Pressing the bearings was not that big of a deal, if you had someone competent doing it and the right equipment. The only hangup there was that the outer bearing stuck on the hub when we pressed off the upper half. Then we had to cut the bearing race off with a die grinder. I had a buddy who is a machine mechanic do it while I assisted.
New seals in the differential and steering knuckle were a bit of a PITA to get right. Guess I will know in a couple of days if I have any leaks.
