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Old 10-05-2004, 04:54 PM
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My Front Passenger side Wheel Bearing is howling... Do I have to buy the whole assembly or can I grease the ones I have:??
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I'm pretty sure you have to buy a new hub assembly. The hubs are non serviceable.
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U can make it eaiser on your self and just order a spindle assembly from your local salvage yard....they leave the hub bearing in it. Less mess and less time and hassle....I think.
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I can get a new hub and bearing for 77 bucks.... I was just wondering if I could grease the lod one or is it sealed.
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Most yards only want about 35-50 bux for a spindle assembly with a bearing in it. We sell'em here where I work left and right.
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Originally Posted by russianpolarbear
I can get a new hub and bearing for 77 bucks.... I was just wondering if I could grease the lod one or is it sealed.
Sealed for life, non-servicable. And use a new bearing. Putting a used one on is like buying used tires or struts. That big of a job deserves a new part.
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Originally Posted by russianpolarbear
I can get a new hub and bearing for 77 bucks.... I was just wondering if I could grease the lod one or is it sealed.
Thats not too bad, I just bought one for a 2k and it was $290 (cdn) :?
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Yeah Ive seen them for 160+ I got lucky I can get it for very little above cost.
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The '93 SSE that I work on had the passenger side bearing go first, then about a year and a half after that, the driver'* side went. Be prepared to use a fair amount of torque to break the spindle nut loose. If a new nut doesn't come with the bearing, you may want to purchase one. It'* generally recommended that a new one be used rather than reuse the old one.
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I got some good sized guns I think I can handle it


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