front wheel bearings

[Rif]

Has anyone posted detailed instructions on how to install new front wheel bearings? Maybe a video or with pictures? Are there torque specs that need to be taken into consideration. I've tried a search but could not come up with anything. Please help. Thanks.

[siteunseen]

http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/frontwheelbearings/index.html

[Rif]

Thanks Mud! 

[siteunseen]

As always my brother Puddle did the write up and took the pictures.  Just kidding @Blue

[black gold man]

 

[jeanp]

Have you ever changed wheel bearings on a small trailer (let say boat trailer) it is the exact same. The only

difference is you have to remove the calipers. on a Z car.

 

Goog luck!

 

Jean-P

 

[Rif]

Do I need to replace the races? Where can I purchase?

[S30Driver]

Each bearing comes with it's mating race.  They need to be changed with the bearings.

It's helpful to put the races in your freezer for a while prior to replacing them.

[Dave WM]

Note when he removes the outer bearing races he says chisel, but uses a punch. I would not want to be banging a chisel inside the wheel hub and risk gouging something. I would use a soft metal like a brass drift to punch with or a regular steel punch but with care to only got on the lip of the race. Same guy has a good video on L engine valve adjustment.

Edited May 17, 2016 by Dave WM