Front Wheel Bearing Repair Question

[Targalid]

I hear a funny noise from the right front wheel which alters upon turning left and right. My guess is that wheel bearing repair is in my future. So, what do I need besides the bearings? Seals? Inner and/or outer? Washers? What is normal to change out? Can someone tell me so I get everything before I begin?

[patz]

You could try and tighten it up and see how that goes.

[Ayles]

I had the old races removed, new pressed in and had the hubs blasted clean for $50. It was 100% worth having that part done if you decide to replace.

[30westrob]

You will need, inner and outer wheel bearings, inner hub seal, wheel bearing grease.
Rob

[winders]

Front Wheel Bearing (Outer): 999-059-065-00
Front Wheel Bearing (Inner): 999-059-098-00
Front Wheel Bearing Seal: 477-405-641

I ordered the SKF bearings and the Kaco seals. I used Red Line CV-2 grease.

[JRSIII]

There are many threads on this forum about this topic, some very recent, that contain lots of valuable information and tips. You may want to do a search. Realize that in order to do this, you'll need to remove calipers, so depending on last brake service it may make sense to change pads, sensors, and rotors if needed at this time. Also if you haven't removed calipers in a while, you may want to have a set of the hard lines that go from the caliper to the soft line on hand. The fittings tend to freeze to the lines and they get mangled in the process of removal, unless you are lucky, which I don't usually seem to be. Finally you may want to have a 2" muffler clamp on hand to remove the grease cap.

[911 Rod]

Originally Posted by JRSIII

There are many threads on this forum about this topic, some very recent, that contain lots of valuable information and tips. You may want to do a search. Realize that in order to do this, you'll need to remove calipers, so depending on last brake service it may make sense to change pads, sensors, and rotors if needed at this time. Also if you haven't removed calipers in a while, you may want to have a set of the hard lines that go from the caliper to the soft line on hand. The fittings tend to freeze to the lines and they get mangled in the process of removal, unless you are lucky, which I don't usually seem to be. Finally you may want to have a 2" muffler clamp on hand to remove the grease cap.

You may want to read those threads cause this stuff isn't necessary.

Muffler clamp?

[JRSIII]

OK I guess I'm at a loss on how to remove the front wheel hub without removing the caliper...I guess maybe your saying you can just swing it out of the way without disconnecting the brake lines?

There is a very helpful suggestion (at least I found it helpful) that uses a muffler clamp to allow you to get some leverage to remove the grease cap. Link is below.

Removal of Dust Cap on Frt wheels bearings

[Admin at Pelican Parts]

You guys also might want to check out our handy step-by-step article on Front Wheel Bearing Replacement.

[911 Rod]

Originally Posted by JRSIII

OK I guess I'm at a loss on how to remove the front wheel hub without removing the caliper...I guess maybe your saying you can just swing it out of the way without disconnecting the brake lines?

There is a very helpful suggestion (at least I found it helpful) that uses a muffler clamp to allow you to get some leverage to remove the grease cap. Link is below.

Removal of Dust Cap on Frt wheels bearings

Sorry. Looking back I was a bit blunt. Go to the Pelican DIY and it's all there. Much less work.

[JRSIII]

No worries. When I did this, the main purpose was for caliper and brake work, and I ended up doing the wheel bearings as part of a "while I'm in there" kinda thing. So I was just thinking the OP might want to think in reverse and make a mental checklist of any brake related work it might make sense to do "while he's in there". Have a nice weekend.

[Targalid]

Thanks for all your responses. I appreciate the help. My big question was if there were little fiddly parts that I did not know about that I would need, and not have, in addition to the bearings and inner seal. Now, here's the follow up. I fixed my wheel bearing noise by rotating the tires. The front tires had slightly more wear on the inside than the outside, causing a noise change when steering left or right. Now the noise is much less and on the rear, no change on steering left or right. The front is quiet. So, lesson learned: next time I hear a noise when moving the steering wheel left vs. right, first check the tires for uneven wear.

[notfarnow]

[zippy_gg]

I took my hubs, along with the races, to a local machine shop, and paid $5 per bearing race for removal and pressing the new ones in.
Best $20 spent!

[911truther]

just as our host lays it out step by step with a few extras I heated the hubs in a water filled pot on the gas grille (never to see food again) and races in the freezer for 45 minutes and this was too easy a few taps with a flat surface on the race and money the trick was the nut tightening just able to move it with a screwdriver once tight good luck !