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Broken my record for a wheel bearing change

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12 Aug 2009 06:08 #1119 by mlines
I managed to change the front wheel bearing in 90 minutes last night. That included moving all the other cars off the drive, getting the Jimny out of the garage and changing the bearing on the drive (There is more room outside, my garage is small!)

I will have to update my "How To" document as by changing a couple of steps in the sequence the whole job becomes quite quick. Basically you have to remove the locking hub and loosen the wheel bearing nut BEFORE jacking the car up and removing the wheel. This means you are not trying to stop the whole driveshaft/gearbox/engine rotating whilst you are attempting to undo the very tight nuts - the weight of the car helps you out.

Martin

Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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