I am going to try and change the rear wheel hubs on my '01 Legnum, I have searched for a guide but haven't found a specific one for the Legnum. I have never changed one before and have watched a few videos, looks like it shouldn't be too difficult. Just wondering if people have done them and a rough idea on how long it will take me? Should I do it tonight (Friday night) or wait til Sunday when I have the whole day? Cheers.
Replacing wheel hub bearing assembly?
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Have you got access to a rattlegun?
Gt_Galant
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Personally if I was you attempt it Sunday because you never changed it before and incase you run into small problems that take time and you got the whole day, rather than Friday night.
Get the wheels off now and spray the crap out of the whole assembly with penetrol, or ATF mixed with acetone. At the very least spray with WD40.
You'll need a selection of hammers, a BIG hammer, and a ring the same size as the larger part of the hub so you dont just smack the bearing out.
Driveshafts need to come out to give you swing room (use a pry bar to pop them out after undoing control arms), might need to get someone to stretch the hub out while you smack it with the hammer from behind. A big blank punch or cold chisel can also help. Sometimes hammering on the spot where the bolts go through forcing the hub to spin in its seat will let you get it to start spinning and crack the seal of rust and dirt. Once its cracked try to keep it straight as you tap it out alternating sides etc. Grease the new ones as you put them in, and clean the inside of the hub with emery cloth or sand paper before you grease so its nice and smooth.
You'll need a selection of hammers, a BIG hammer, and a ring the same size as the larger part of the hub so you dont just smack the bearing out.
Driveshafts need to come out to give you swing room (use a pry bar to pop them out after undoing control arms), might need to get someone to stretch the hub out while you smack it with the hammer from behind. A big blank punch or cold chisel can also help. Sometimes hammering on the spot where the bolts go through forcing the hub to spin in its seat will let you get it to start spinning and crack the seal of rust and dirt. Once its cracked try to keep it straight as you tap it out alternating sides etc. Grease the new ones as you put them in, and clean the inside of the hub with emery cloth or sand paper before you grease so its nice and smooth.
Do you have bearings or the entire hub kit?
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