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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Rear Bearing Change Out

Posted by: 914Sixer Nov 13 2016, 06:16 PM

I went out and got started pulling the hubs and stubs for upgrade. Removal went smooth. Bearings had been frozen for days, so they went in with little effort. I was even able to hand press the bearing 1/2 way in. Used the bearing plate to torque it in. Took the hub and it too went about 1/2 way. Used the stub and nut to suck it in the rest of the way. Hand tested it and it felt good. Went around and did the other side and had an equally good install. Ok, so roll the wheels over and put them on. Spin the tire and everything looks good. Grab the tire and shake it Clunking! So I head around to the other side, same thing only 1/2 as bad as the 1st side. Four hours down the tube!! I just gave up for the day.

I had become of another victim of the poor quality name brand bearing. What a crap shoot. I am going to spend some more money and if seeI can win a the rear wheel bearing roulette.

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Posted by: rudedude Nov 13 2016, 06:54 PM

Even with it torqued to 220ft/lbs or so?

Posted by: 914Sixer Nov 13 2016, 07:04 PM

Yep, both sides were torqued up correctly.

Posted by: rudedude Nov 13 2016, 07:05 PM

What bearings and where were they produced?

Posted by: 914Sixer Nov 13 2016, 07:07 PM

Timken bearings Slovakia

Ordered some FAG's a few minutes ago.

Posted by: 76-914 Nov 13 2016, 07:50 PM

Hmmm? Your sure they snugged up Mark? Kent

Posted by: bdstone914 Nov 13 2016, 10:07 PM

I see you are using the late 911 hubs. You did add the needed spacer rings, right?
Bruce

Posted by: 914Sixer Nov 13 2016, 10:13 PM

Late 911 hubs with 5 mm spacers from Patrick Motorsports on the outboard side of hub.