New 914 rear wheel bearing, No to very little grease from manufacture Options

[Luke M]

So, I just purchased a set of New FAG wheel bearing (made in Germany) so I can install a set of the later (74-89) 911 rear hubs on my 914 control arms.
I saw a few you tube videos about how the bearings for the Boxster where being shipped with little to no grease in them. I figured before I install them to check the grease. Well sure enough one side had little grease and the other side had very little to no grease on the bearings. I should've taken a few pics but didn't have my phone handy. I still have another new bearing to inspect so I'll take pics of that one. I'm sure it will be the same way. Now to go pick up some grease and repack them.


So if anyone of you out there plan on replacing your rear bearing I would inspect them.

Here's a handy video which shows how to do this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9P1R2clGAU

[Superhawk996]

Can’t tell for sure but it appears from YouTube (here we go again !) that 06’ CRV rear bearing as GEN1 double row ball bearing. In was 07’ it looks like they went Gen3 wheel and hub. I can’t tell for sure what they are doing on 2wD versions but I assume you are AWD given your location.

So again, like 914; torque on the rear hub is what establishes Pre load.

The other thing up for discussion is seal life. A contaminated bearing won’t live long.

[bbrock]

but I assume you are AWD given your location.

Well, it's April 12 and I've been watching it snow outside my window all day. I'll let you decide if your assumption is correct.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

I didn't know what Gen1 etc. meant but yes, double row of ball bearings just like the 914. I would assume the factory trained mechanics knew to torque the hub properly when they did them. I know I did when I did them myself last time. I'm not saying they are wearing out prematurely because I don't know what the acceptable service life is defined as. I'm just saying they don't last nearly as long as every other car I've owned which is basically, forever.