Rear wheel bearing replacement - Revision history

Qwright: /* Removing the shoes */

2021-11-04T16:20:58Z

Removing the shoes

Bosanek: Typo

2019-11-28T08:47:29Z

Typo

Bosanek: More info on bearing greases

2019-11-28T08:45:57Z

More info on bearing greases

Mlines at 18:56, 30 May 2019

2019-05-30T18:56:42Z

Mlines: /* The table */

2019-05-30T18:56:01Z

The table

Bosanek: Category adjustment

2019-02-21T14:14:12Z

Category adjustment

Bosanek: Increased the display size of all the pictures

2019-01-15T08:41:31Z

Increased the display size of all the pictures

Bosanek: Minor chapter name adjustment

2018-09-06T10:06:31Z

Minor chapter name adjustment

Bosanek: Minor phrase correction

2018-08-29T07:07:07Z

Minor phrase correction

Bosanek: Added a neat table of required parts, and sorted out some info about different bearing kits

2018-08-29T06:21:40Z

Added a neat table of required parts, and sorted out some info about different bearing kits

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 * The handbrake cable is held into the brake backing plate by an expanding spring clip around the cable.
-* The clip needs to be squeezed, so the cable can be pulled out complete with the clip.
+* The clip needs to be squeezed, so the cable can be pulled out complete with the clip.  A small cable tie can be used to compress the handbrake cable retaining prongs.
 * This is not easy to do but will come out with persistence.
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 * There is one pipe if you are doing the passenger side and two pipes if you are doing the drivers side.
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 === Removing the Hub ===

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 |A fistful<br>or so
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-|<ul><li>[http://www.maximausa.com/product/waterproof-grease/ Maxima 80916]</li><li>[http://www.abro.com/lg-990.html Abro LG-990] <br>(here are<br>[https://abro-rus.ru/catalog/smazki-/smazka-litievaya-sinyaya-sinteticheskaya-3/?sphrase_id=5609 more detailed spec's])</li>Various others</li></ul>
+|<ul><li>[http://www.maximausa.com/product/waterproof-grease/ Maxima 80916]</li><li>[http://www.abro.com/lg-990.html Abro LG-990] <br>(here are<br>[https://abro-rus.ru/catalog/smazki-/smazka-litievaya-sinyaya-sinteticheskaya-3/?sphrase_id=5609 more detailed spec's])</li><li>Various others ...</li></ul>
 |<ul><li>Sometimes comes together with the bearing<br>(otherwise use a high quality grease which is suitable for the application).</li><li>Proper grease selection and application is one of the most important parts of this job.</li><li>Read the notes below the table for more details.</li></ul>
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 |A fistful<br>or so
 |?
-|Various
+|<ul><li>[http://www.maximausa.com/product/waterproof-grease/ Maxima 80916]</li><li>[http://www.abro.com/lg-990.html Abro LG-990] <br>(here are<br>[https://abro-rus.ru/catalog/smazki-/smazka-litievaya-sinyaya-sinteticheskaya-3/?sphrase_id=5609 more detailed spec's])</li>Various others</li></ul>
-|Sometimes comes together with the bearing<br>(otherwise use a high quality grease which is suitable for the application).
+|<ul><li>Sometimes comes together with the bearing<br>(otherwise use a high quality grease which is suitable for the application).</li><li>Proper grease selection and application is one of the most important parts of this job.</li><li>Read the notes below the table for more details.</li></ul>
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 * A "''bearing + retainer + oil seal''" kit for [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/rear-wheel-bearing-kit-abs-suzuki-jimny.html ABS-equipped] Jimnys;

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 * A "''bearing + retainer + oil seal''" kit for [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/rear-wheel-bearing-kit-suzuki-jimny.html non-ABS] Jimnys;
 * A "''bearing + retainer + oil seal''" kit for [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/rear-wheel-bearing-kit-abs-suzuki-jimny.html ABS-equipped] Jimnys;
-* Sorry, no calendars with pictures of naked women (nor men for that matter) are in store's offer (yet)!

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 |Various
 |Sometimes comes together with the bearing<br>(otherwise use a high quality grease which is suitable for the application).
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 ==== Parts offered in BigJimny Store ====

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:14, 21 February 2019
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		+	[[Category:Howto - gen3]]
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-[[File:oilleaks1.jpg |thumb|left|320px|Typical symptom of failure]]
+[[File:oilleaks1.jpg |thumb|left|400px|Figure 01 - Typical symptom of failure]]
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-[[File:Rear_Wheel_Bearing_Kit.jpg|thumb|left|384px|An example of a non-ABS Jimny rear wheel bearing kit]]
+[[File:Rear_Wheel_Bearing_Kit.jpg|thumb|left|384px|Figure 02 - An example of a non-ABS Jimny rear wheel bearing kit]]
 * The non-ABS kit has a plain bearing retainer ring.
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-[[File:Rear_Wheel_Bearing_Kit_ABS.jpg|thumb|left|384px|An example of an ABS Jimny rear wheel bearing kit]]
+[[File:Rear_Wheel_Bearing_Kit_ABS.jpg|thumb|left|384px|Figure 03 - An example of an ABS Jimny rear wheel bearing kit]]
 * The ABS kit has a retainer ring with an ABS ring installed.
 * Some ABS kits have a retainer ring with the ABS ring, whilst other have the ring as an integral part.
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-<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px" class="center">
+<gallery widths="400px" heights="300px" class="center">
-Old_retainer.jpg|Old retainer ring
+Old_retainer.jpg|Figure 04 - Old retainer ring
-ABS_retainer.JPG|Full ABS retainer
+ABS_retainer.JPG|Figure 05 - Full ABS retainer
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-[[File:Rear drum.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Jimny Rear Drum]]
+[[File:Rear drum.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Figure 06 - Jimny rear drum]]
 * First of all secure the car.
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-[[File:Drum_removal.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Using bolts to remove drum]]
+[[File:Drum_removal.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Figure 07 - Using bolts to remove drum]]
 * If the drum is stuck, then first of all check that the brake system (cable, shoes, etc.) is not stuck.
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-[[File:Rear_brake_shoes.jpg ‎|thumb|left|250px|Drum removed]]
+[[File:Rear_brake_shoes.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Figure 08 - Drum removed]]
 * With the drum removed, the brake shoes can be seen (covered in mud in this case!).
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-[[File:Shoes_lower_spring.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|Lower spring]]
+[[File:Shoes_lower_spring.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Figure 09 - Lower spring]]
 * Use a small pair of pliers and remove the small spring that connects across the base of the brake shoes.
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-[[File:Shoes_adjuster_spring_2.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|Adjuster Spring]]
+[[File:Shoes_adjuster_spring_2.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Figure 10 - Adjuster Spring]]
 * Use a pair of molegrips to remove the strong spring that joins the top of the shoes with the adjuster.
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-[[File:Shoes_retainer_clip.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|Shoe retainer]]
+[[File:Shoes_retainer_clip.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Figure 11 - Shoe retainer]]
 * Use a pair of pliers and twist the end of the shoe retaining pin until the spring clip is released.
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-[[File:Shoe_assembly_removal.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|Shoe removal]]
+[[File:Shoe_assembly_removal.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Figure 12 - Shoe removal]]
 * Now the shoes will lift away.
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-[[File:Handbrake_cable.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|Handbrake cable]]
+[[File:Handbrake_cable.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Figure 13 - Handbrake cable]]
 * Release the end of the handbrake cable from the arm on the shoe.
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-[[File:Brake_cable_retainer.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|Handbrake cable retainer]]
+[[File:Brake_cable_retainer.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Figure 14 - Handbrake cable retainer]]
 * The handbrake cable is held into the brake backing plate by an expanding spring clip around the cable.
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-PICTURE REQUIRED
+PICTURE REQUIRED for Figure 15
 * You then need to remove the brake pipes from the cylinder.
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-[[File:Backplate_bolts.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Backplate bolts]]
+[[File:Backplate_bolts.jpg|thumb|400px|left|Figure 16 - Backplate bolts]]
 * The hub is retained by four bolts on the rear.
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-PICTURE REQUIRED
+PICTURE REQUIRED for Figure 17
 * The hub can now be removed.
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-[[File:Rear_axle_oil_seal.jpg ‎|thumb|250px|left|Rear axle oil seal]]
+[[File:Rear_axle_oil_seal.jpg|thumb|400px|left|Figure 18 - Rear axle oil seal]]
 * With the hub pulled, you can then see the oil seal and oil splash protector in the axle.
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-[[File:Bearing retainer.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Bearing retainer]]
+[[File:Bearing retainer.jpg|thumb|400px|left|Figure 19 - Bearing retainer]]
 * The old bearing is held in place by a retainer ring which needs cutting off.
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-[[File:Cut_bearing_retainer.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Cutting the Bearing retainer]]
+[[File:Cut_bearing_retainer.jpg|thumb|400px|left|Figure 20 - Cutting the bearing retainer]]
 * The best way seems to be to cut it away with an angle grinder.
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-[[File:Stuck inner race.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Stuck inner race]]
+[[File:Stuck inner race.jpg|thumb|400px|left|Figure 21 - Stuck inner race]]
 * With the retainer cut away, you should be able to remove the remains of the bearing.
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-[[File:Collapsed bearing.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Collapsed bearing]]
+[[File:Collapsed bearing.jpg|thumb|400px|left|Figure 22 - Collapsed bearing]]
 * The damage to mine is clear!
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-[[File:New rear bearing.jpg|thumb|250px|left|New bearing]]
+[[File:New rear bearing.jpg|thumb|400px|left|Figure 23 - New bearing]]
 *This is what a new bearing should look like.
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−	=== Torque Settings ===	+	== Torque Settings ==

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 {{note|Don't know what ABS is? Educate yourself [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-lock_braking_system by reading this]!}}
 Common notes for both kit types:
-* Both types have the same bearing specifications and bearing seal specifications.
+* Both types have the same wheel bearing specifications and half shaft oil seal specifications.
 * The "only" difference between the kit types is that the bearing retainer in the ABS kit is much more sophisticated.
 ** That is why ABS kits are much more expensive than non-ABS kits.

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-The Rear Wheel Bearings on a Jimny can be prone to wearing, particularly when used off-road. The drum brake backing plate is supposed to provide protection for the bearing but it is very poor and you can expect the bearing to fail VERY regularly.
+The Rear Wheel Bearings on a Jimny can be prone to wearing, particularly when used off-road. The drum brake backing plate is supposed to provide protection for the bearing but it is very poor and you can expect the bearing to fail VERY regularly if the vehicle is used in muddy/watery conditions.
 Providing you have the correct tools, the replacement work can be a straight forward task.
 The symptoms of worn Rear Wheel bearings:
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 * Wheel falling off (yes, really, comes out complete with driveshaft!)
-[[File:oilleaks1.jpg |thumb|left|250px|Typical symptom of failure]]
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 You will need a suitable bearing kit for your car.
-Two kits are available, one for [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/rear-wheel-bearing-kit-abs-suzuki-jimny.html ABS] and one for [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/rear-wheel-bearing-kit-suzuki-jimny.html non-ABS cars].
+Two kit types are available:
-[[File:Rear_Wheel_Bearing_Kit.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Non-ABS Bearing kit]]
+[[File:Rear_Wheel_Bearing_Kit.jpg|thumb|left|384px|An example of a non-ABS Jimny rear wheel bearing kit]]
-* The non-ABS kit has a plain retainer ring.
+[[File:Rear_Wheel_Bearing_Kit_ABS.jpg|thumb|left|384px|An example of an ABS Jimny rear wheel bearing kit]]
 * The ABS kit has a retainer ring with an ABS ring installed.
-* The fitment procedure of the ABS kit is the same as non-ABS kit.
+* Some ABS kits have a retainer ring with the ABS ring, whilst other have the ring as an integral part.
-* However, the ABS retainer is much larger overall (if you were considering using the cheaper non-ABS kit).
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-* Some kits have a retainer ring with the ABS ring, whilst other have the ring as an integral part.
 {{note|I have sold a number of different kits over the years and found the quality of the retainer ring varies, with some cheap kits being very poor quality.}}
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-== Changing the bearings ==
+== Prerequisites ==
-=== Tools ===
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 {{note|You will have to use a press.}}
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 *This is what a new bearing should look like.
 * Note that it has a built in "spacer" on one edge, this should be to the OUTSIDE of the hub/wheel.
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