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wheel bearing rear? |
PatrickB |
Sep 10 2017, 02:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 249 Joined: 26-March 17 From: sw ontario Member No.: 20,960 Region Association: Canada |
Have had a small noise I couldn't find for a long time, wasn't sure if it was a wheel bearing or a bearing in the transmission. Was out to help a cousin in the pits with a Legends car last night, and the noise got a LOT worse on the way home. It's up on jackstands, and I think I've got a bad wheel bearing on the left side. Could have sworn the noise was on the right...
Anyhow, reading through the Haynes manual before I start. Looks like it's a case of pull the wheel, the brakes, and the 1/2 shaft to start. Hub should push out and then the bearing? Am I missing anything? Car is a '74 2 litre. Want to get it back together for an autocross next weekend. Anyone got a bearing number handy? Good bearing shop not too far away that might be quicker than ordering from a dealer or supplier. Thanks in advance for whatever help/advice I get! |
mepstein |
Sep 10 2017, 03:14 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,578 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Pmb performance has a great video on their site.
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porschetub |
Sep 10 2017, 03:16 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,728 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Found my empty box,is marked SKF VKBA1460 I believe it is for a BMW but my bearing guy told me it fits several vehicles.
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PatrickB |
Sep 10 2017, 03:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 249 Joined: 26-March 17 From: sw ontario Member No.: 20,960 Region Association: Canada |
Thanks guys!
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PatrickB |
Sep 10 2017, 06:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 249 Joined: 26-March 17 From: sw ontario Member No.: 20,960 Region Association: Canada |
Got the wheels and the brakes off, half shafts undone. Working on the driver's side... can't quite pull the 1/2 shaft right out, not enough room with heater boxes on. Anyone ever have any luck doing this without dropping the control arm out of the car? I was hoping to not mess with the alignment but I'm thinking it's not optional.
And the bearing is definitely my problem. growling really bad when spun over. Looks like it might be the same bearing as the front of my '92 Jetta, won't know until it's out. Takes the same socket to undo the 1/2 shaft. |
914Sixer |
Sep 10 2017, 06:40 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,005 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Got to take the heater box off. No need to pull arms.
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ndfrigi |
Sep 10 2017, 09:25 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,956 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
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porschetub |
Sep 10 2017, 10:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,728 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Not sure about pulling the heat exchanger,I got can get my cv shaft out no probs,follow fitting instructions as per PMB how to,really important so you don't bugger the bearing.
Yes I got all sorts of fitment applications VW,BMW,Audi and of course 914,the bearing for them is usually SKF or FAG. Would be nice to get rid of that noise eh? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) . |
Dave_Darling |
Sep 10 2017, 11:31 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,051 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
You could unbolt the shock from the top or the bottom to get more room to swing the trailing arm...
--DD |
BeatNavy |
Sep 11 2017, 04:06 AM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,936 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
From what I recall you really do need to remove something to get the axel off on the driver's side. For me the easiest was the starter. That gives you enough room to maneuver it out of the way for removal and installation.
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PatrickB |
Sep 11 2017, 05:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 249 Joined: 26-March 17 From: sw ontario Member No.: 20,960 Region Association: Canada |
Used a slide hammer puller to take the hub out. inner 1/2 of bearing came with...Not a big deal been down that road before.
Bearing is completely buggered now, just the outer race still stuck in the casting. Going to think overnight, might be a case of torch it out. Not the first time, but parts for old Jetta's are a lot easier than parts for 914's if I screw it up! |
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