Rear Wheel Bearing Q

[ivangene]

86 Carrera

not the normal bearing noise, only a grinding when loaded (turning) - found the rear wheel to be loose and getting looser by the day, stopped driving and pulled it apart

so

does the bearing come out in pieces normally? center 1/2 stayed on hub, then the other half fell out the other side.

I found that rather strange - i will post a pick but right now my arms only have limited strength and it's either hold this beer or that camera,....

[zippy_gg]

Originally Posted by ivangene

t right now my arms only have limited strength and it's either hold this beer or that camera,....

You've made the right choice!

[ivangene]

LOL - but now that I am cleaning parts I see the hub race is toast...CHIT!

[rusnak]

Ed, we did an exceptional thread years ago on the rear bearing. It has all that you'll need to know. Let me know if you need to borrow any tools and I'll mail em to ya.

[ivangene]

Thanks Rus, I will search....right now I have to choke down these prices for parts

pretty sure I can either use the tools from the shop or make do with something around here. Thanks for the offer

[rusnak]

I have an extra wheel bearing if you want it.

[rusnak]

Btw I need to send you my shift coupler and $45 or whatever. I've been stupid busy lately.

[ivangene]

I have the bearing gonna need a hub, I know what you mean about busy, winter coming so those projects can get moving on the car again

[DRACO A5OG]

Well, I have FAG bearings and Tools ready to go. Dreading this task but I know it has to be done to get rid of that popping noise every time I turn the corner

[rusnak]

Ed, just pull the outer race off with a split bearing puller. Hub will be fine. Jim, I have the puller. Makes it a quick job.

[DRACO A5OG]

Thanks Russ, I have a puller at the ready as well. If you ever in Southbay area maybe you can tutor me, wifey will make you dinner

[rusnak]

Shoot, that's a great offer! What're we having? I get to get away from this heat.

[john walker's workshop]

lever the hub off with two LONG prybars, tips against the retainer bolt heads. don't drop it on your toe.

[ivangene]

DINNER!!

IDK Rus she's pretty nasty looking - what do you think of it?

[john walker's workshop]

if it's worn undersize, replace it.

[ivangene]

thanks John, a mutual friend said you might have one (good one) laying about,...any chance?

I am just over the bridge from you

[john walker's workshop]

911 331 065 33. price one for the hell of it.

[ivangene]

I did! (see above I added a pic)

[DRACO A5OG]

Oh Damn!

I better get to mine ASAP as not to wear in the HUB, like yours. Damn.

I have feeling all the "popping" has done her in :-(

Let me as some of my contacts for you to see if they have a couple of known good used ones. No promises, but I will do my best

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Hey Russnak,

Well, maybe some Equadorian Carne Asada, Lentil, Spanish Rice, Plantains and side of Ahi ( not the fish, South American Salsa )

Jim

[1-ev.com]

Do you guys know what is the torque specs for rear bearing?

Is it same for 1968 - 912 ?

Thank you.
-Y.