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| Front wheel bearings; How do replace | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 21 2010, 11:08 AM (2,166 Views) | |
| Ryan | Aug 21 2010, 11:08 AM Post #1 |
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Can someone give me detailed step-by-step instructions on how to replace front wheel bearings on a '98 Metro hatchback? I've never replaced a wheel bearing before... |
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| bogs | Aug 21 2010, 12:04 PM Post #2 |
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Duct tape heals all wounds
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http://geometroforum.com/topic/2720995/ |
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| JellyBeanDriver | Aug 21 2010, 12:39 PM Post #3 |
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You've got a 1 piece bearing in yours. It's a bit of a pain mostly due to the outside inner race staying on the hub and there's not lip to catch to get it off easily. I had to use a few different large sockets as a drift to pound out the outer sleeve, the hub, etc. You'll need new inner and outer seals tool. see here for an exploded diagram http://www.gmpartsgiant.com/online/Page_Product/PartDetail.aspx?modelYear=1998&model=Metro&make=Chevrolet&catalogCode=15M&modelCode=1MR08&seriesCode=1MR&bodyStyleCode=08&engineCode=LS3&transCode=M60&majorIndexID=06&minorIndexID=SU0602501&isBigPicture=True |
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| Ryan | Aug 21 2010, 03:36 PM Post #4 |
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I appreciate the advice so far, but I need a step-by-step guide, preferably with pictures. Can anyone help with that? |
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| Bad Bent | Aug 21 2010, 05:38 PM Post #5 |
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Try: http://geometroforum.com/topic/3311483/1/?x=25 and cv joint replacement has some pics. natefish: http://geometroforum.com/topic/1586515/ shows how to remove the spindle, basically. nerys: Replacing Spindle and Tie Rod End IHeartGeos: Replacing Front Pads/Rotors 89-94 Geo Metro with lots of pictures. |
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| Ryan | Aug 22 2010, 04:23 PM Post #6 |
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Thanks, Bad Bent. So, it appears I need to rent a slide hammer to do this... |
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| Coche Blanco | Aug 22 2010, 04:40 PM Post #7 |
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Troll Certified
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Why not just go out there and do it, and if you get stuck, you take pictures and we'll help you from there? |
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| Bad Bent | Aug 22 2010, 04:45 PM Post #8 |
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Facetious Educated Donkey
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STOP. EDITED Check out the $40 slide hammer at Harbor Freight, 950 28th st. SW. It has the 3 arm attachment you need that I don't see on the $16 kit. Edited by Bad Bent, Aug 22 2010, 04:50 PM.
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| Memphis metro | Aug 22 2010, 04:50 PM Post #9 |
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Or you can go here and get one for free to borrow, just look under universal pullers. Free is good with a tool you probably will not use again. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/inourstores/lat/latLanding.jsp . Edited by Memphis metro, Aug 22 2010, 04:52 PM.
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| Ryan | Aug 22 2010, 05:24 PM Post #10 |
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I don't have the time to 'get stuck' on this project. I need to get it done within a day and can't wait for replies on here. |
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| JellyBeanDriver | Aug 22 2010, 05:36 PM Post #11 |
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You don't need a slide hammer as you can pound out the hub from the inside of the knuckle. What you do need is someone with a bearing splitter to get that inner race off the hub. |
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| Coche Blanco | Aug 22 2010, 06:13 PM Post #12 |
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Troll Certified
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Bring it to a real shop? |
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