johny Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 Id research it a bit beforehand as changing both inner and outer bearings and seal isnt something Ive done before and looks a bit involvedš³ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 Ā are yousure its not disc pad noises its easy enough with a punch and mallet toĀ knock the inner and outer rings out the hubĀ there is a relief in th casting to allow a punch access to giving it a whackĀ dont refill the hub cavity with grease proven to just hold heat and does nothing to lube the racesĀ just coat the replacements with a good coating squashed in with fingers into the raceĀ get the felt seal the right way roundĀ and nip the castle nutĀ and back it off one flatĀ to get small endfloatĀ Ā there are two split pin holes to aid adjustment of the nutĀ recheck after a few milesĀ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahebron Posted September 24, 2022 Report Share Posted September 24, 2022 Yesterday I replaced the left front wheel bearing on my VW Amarok due to noise when cornering to the right, loading the left side of the car. Test drove it and noise still thereš° I will swap rear to front tyres when it stops raining next week to see if that changes the noise. At least a wheel bearing kit was cheaper than a new tyre and my time is free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 24, 2022 Report Share Posted September 24, 2022 its surprising but tyres and noises can really mess you aboutĀ have you tried upping the pressure as a test for any changes in the racket ?? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted September 24, 2022 Report Share Posted September 24, 2022 53 minutes ago, ahebron said: Yesterday I replaced the left front wheel bearing on my VW Amarok due to noise when cornering to the right, loading the left side of the car. Test drove it and noise still thereš° I will swap rear to front tyres when it stops raining next week to see if that changes the noise. At least a wheel bearing kit was cheaper than a new tyre and my time is free. I just hope the replacement bearing was as good quality as the one thrown awayš Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 24, 2022 Report Share Posted September 24, 2022 dont forget it might be the rear wheel bearingĀ PeteĀ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahebron Posted September 25, 2022 Report Share Posted September 25, 2022 On 24/09/2022 at 19:44, johny said: I just hope the replacement bearing was as good quality as the one thrown awayš FAG Ā 15 hours ago, Pete Lewis said: dont forget it might be the rear wheel bearingĀ PeteĀ I will swap tyres front to rear first but yes that is an option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 25, 2022 Report Share Posted September 25, 2022 33 minutes ago, ahebron said: FAG That won't be a problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted September 25, 2022 Report Share Posted September 25, 2022 2 hours ago, ahebron said: FAG That should do the job. I wonder if its the other front wheel bearing as both sides have rollers that are loaded when turning either way....Ā Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 25, 2022 Report Share Posted September 25, 2022 Hmm sounds fine from over hereĀ Ā Ā Ha ! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted September 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2022 I take the point about quality. Iāve just swapped a wheel bearing twice as the new one immediately failed! About to swap out a water pump with 200 miles on it thatās now leaking. Running a Triumph is a game that keeps us tinkering!Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted September 26, 2022 Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 Yes however with a modern car manufacturers still produce OEM components so you dont have to rely on non specialist companies making small batches of reverse engineered stuffš Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted September 26, 2022 Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 20 hours ago, AlanT said: I take the point about quality. Iāve just swapped a wheel bearing twice as the new one immediately failed! About to swap out a water pump with 200 miles on it thatās now leaking. Running a Triumph is a game that keeps us tinkering! Seems to be a bit a luck in it. I changed the front bearing and both cups, about 8 years and 20 K miles ago on Vit. It was the basic from Canley, about a tenner I think. Holding up so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted September 26, 2022 Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 Just now, daverclasper said: Seems to be a bit a luck in it. I changed the front bearing and both cups, about 8 years and 20 K miles ago on Vit. It was the basic from Canley, about a tenner I think. Holding up so far! Changed mine to TimkenĀ Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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