Root
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Figured out it's the N/S rear wheel bearing that's making a lot of noise.
I'm trying to figure out the cheapest method of replacing it.
The bearings can obviously be bought for next to nothing, but I'm concerned about garage costs so I have a few questions if you guys don't mind?
-How long does it take to change 1 rear bearing?
-How much will a typical garage charge if I supply the bearing kit?
-Can I change the entire stub axle/drum for a scrapyard replacement with a good bearing?
-Does my GLS 1.0 12v have ABS? Has other luxuries like leccy windows/mirrors, pas.
-If so, which do I change? stub axle/drum? I'm not sure how the assembly comes apart.
-Will I be able to remove these parts without burning gear?
Thanks, btw I don't care about the "may as well get a new bearing instead of 2nd hand one in a stub axle". As long as it works, for the time being that's my main concern; money is an issue at the moment, thank you
The noise only really is noticable at 30mph+ I don't travel faster than 40 as I daren't with a dodgy wheel bearing.
There's no play in the wheel when I wobble it up&down or side to side but it's definitely the bearing noise
[Edited on 05-07-2012 by Root]
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johnhara1
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Buy bearing, take drum off, take bearing and drum to garage and give one of the lads a tenna to press it in. This is what i always do.
Or
Go to scrap yard, buy drum with bearing in for a tenna, go home, put new drum on, hope bearing is ok.
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johnhara1
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I will send you a good drum with bearing in and a stub axle (incase it's damaged) for £25 posted if you like.
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Root
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quote:
Originally posted by johnhara1
Buy bearing, take drum off, take bearing and drum to garage and give one of the lads a tenna to press it in. This is what i always do.
Or
Go to scrap yard, buy drum with bearing in for a tenna, go home, put new drum on, hope bearing is ok.
but if it's not ok, they mark it before they give you it so if its not ok, take back for one that is good.
If I went down the first route, is it easy to get the entire drum off? I've only ever gotten half of a corsa drum off for changing the shoes before.
Cheers
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Root
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So just read the Haynes, so the outer bearing literally falls out and then the drum is removable?
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Root
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someone please reply so I can get this problem sorted, looking forward to getting the repairs out the way, so I can fully service her, then I can concentrate on things I want for the car, rather than things I need.
Thanks
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tom130691
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Registered: 13th Sep 08
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take the massive nut off,
pull the drum off,
the bearings will fall out,
hammer the traces out with a punch (bit the bearing sits on)
hammer new traces in using the old ones,
pack the new bearings with grease lots of it,
refits as it came off,
dont over tighten the castle nut,
takes around half hour
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