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1/27/2012

How To Replace Front Wheel Bearings - You Can Do That

Recently the right front wheel bearing went bad on my 2002 Mazda 626. Apparently my oldest daughter hit a large pot hole bending the wheel and damaging the wheel bearing. I noticed a slight hum in the front end with a slight shutter as well, I thought that the tires needed to be balances and rotated, so I took it into the shop to be checked out. Well to my surprise I was told the bad news and what was worse was the amount they wanted to charge - over 0 to fix bearing and to replace the wheel. That is when I decided to do it myself.

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Below I will help you by listing the tools you will need and steps on how to get it done.

Things you will need:

Large adjustable wrench

Channelocks

Bearing race driver tool

Various size punches

Socket and ratchet set

Assorted wrenches

A rags or two

New wheel bearings

Wheel bearing grease

New cotter pin

New grease seals

Wheel blocks

Safety glasses

A jack and a pair of jack stands

Even if the bearings are not making a noise it is always a good idea to have them inspected every 30,000 miles. I have it done when my breaks are replaced.

Okay let's get started.

Get all of your tools and supplies together before you begin and allow plenty of time to do the job.

Please take note that these are general instructions and consult the appropriate repair manual for your vehicle.

Always think safety first whenever you're working around machinery. Wear safety classes to protect your eyes and beware of hot objects, sharp items and hazardous materials. It is very, very important to never work on a car that is only supported by a jack, always place a sturdy foundation under the vehicle to prevent it from falling on you.

From this point on cleanliness is important. You do not want any dirt, sand or metal chips inside the hub.

1. Remove your disc brake calipers and caliper bridge to remove the rotor.

2. Remove the bearing cap. This is a press fit and to remove it grab it with your channelocks and work it back and forth until it pops off. Be careful not to crush it.

3. Once the cap is off you will see a cotter pin, remove the cotter pin and remove the retainer ring. If your vehicle has a castellated nut, you will not have a retaining ring.

4. Using your channelocks or adjustable wrench, remove the nut from the spindle.

5. Next remove the outer wheel bearing and washer.

6. Slide the rotor or drum off the spindle.

7. Remove the grease seal and take out the inner wheel bearing.

8. Wipe all the old grease from inside the hub.

9. Remove the bearing races from the hub.

10. Take a punch with a flat narrow tip and place it on the back of the race.

11. Tap the race out, alternating from side to side so it comes out evenly and doesn't get cocked in the hub.

12. Once it's out, flip the rotor or drum over and do the same for the other race.

13. Clean the inside of the hub with some rags.

14. Make sure the spindle is clean as well.

That's all there is to it. Like I mentioned earlier take your time and you will not get frustrated, good luck with your project.

How To Replace Front Wheel Bearings - You Can Do That

1/18/2012

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1/10/2012

Are You Looking to Purchase a Dodge Sprinter RV?

Finding a used Sprinter RV can be a very hard task. They are out there but you have to dig. If you have ever been in the market for a new or used Sprinter Van you know how hard they are to find.

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The Dodge Sprinter Van is very popular among Couriers, Electricians and Plumbers. It can also be used as a passenger van, RV, or Limo. The Sprinter RV comes in many different makes and models. There is a Dodge Sprinter, Freightliner Sprinter, Roadtrek Sprinter RV, and a Mercedes Sprinter. In the United States from 2002-2006 they came in three wheelbase lengths 118", 140", and 158" and had a maximum interior height of 73 inches. The maximum interior cubic volume is 473 cubic feet. It was sold as a 2500 passenger van and a 2500 and 3500 cargo van. It uses a 2.7-litre 5 cylinder turbo diesel engine that generates 154 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque. This engine is very economical with many users reporting 20-25 mpg and 10,000 mile oil change inteRVals. A five-speed automatic transmission is standard.

In 2007 the Dodge Sprinter received a new design. The wheelbase lengths are now 144" and 170". The maximum interior cargo is up to 600 cubic feet. There is a 2500 passenger van and a 2500 and 3500 cargo van. The towing capacity for the 2500 model is 5,000 pounds, while the 3500 model tops out at 7,500 pounds. The interior heights have also been raised to a maximum of 84 inches in the largest Sprinter. The 2.7-litre diesel engine was replaced by a new 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel engine that produces 154 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. There is an optional 3.5-liter gasoline V6 that makes 254 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque. The Dodge Sprinter Van is the best Cargo van available for commercial use!

Are You Looking to Purchase a Dodge Sprinter RV?

1/01/2012

Rock Stars' Cars To Appear At Henry Ford Museum

The American public has always loved its music and its cars, and they even love those cars of people who created the music they love. The Henry Ford Museum will cater to the whim of the public who have been longing for those famous vehicles which famous stars used in the past.

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The exhibit dubbed as the Rock Stars' Cars and Guitars will take place in June 9 of this year at the Henry Ford Museum located in Dearborn, Michigan. The exhibit will showcase eighteen cars which are as legendary as the people who once drove them. The soul of rock and roll will be bared to the public with the unveiling of the cars which includes the rides of Elvis Presley and John Lennon among others.

Aside from cars, the exhibit will also feature a wide variety of guitars that were once used by rock and roll superstars.

The exhibit will showcase cars, guitars, and motorcycles on loan from other museums and private individuals. The Petersen Automotive Museum, the Hard Rock Café, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum Inc. are the natural homes of the cars and guitars to be shown at the exhibit on the ninth of June. Christian Overland, the Vice President of Museums and Collections for The Henry Ford Museum, has this to say about the exhibit: "Rock & roll and custom-car culture are important expressions of American freedom and individualism. This exhibition presents an opportunity to see some of the iconic cars of rock & roll and understand the artistic expressions of the stars."

Among the eighteen cars to be showcased at the event is the 1965 Rolls Royce Phantom V owned by the immortal Beatles member John Lennon. True to the age where Lennon grew up, the car is pained in a psychedelic floral motif. This will surely have people silently singing "Imagine".

Another legendary car which will make an appearance at the exhibit is the 1949 Cadillac custom designed by blues rock band ZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons. The car is dubbed as the "CadZZilla" and is one of the most recognized hot rods in the rock world.

Another legendary car that will be showcased at the aforementioned event is the 1971 De Tomaso Pantera formerly owned by Elvis Presley. The popularity of the car is attributed to a bullet hole shot into the car by the King himself.

Another vehicle that will make an appearance at the event is the 1932 Ford Coupe "Silver Sapphire" which became famous when it appeared on the cover of another rock and roll icon - the Beach Boys' album. The Silver Sapphire was featured in the cover of the "Little Deuce Coupe" album of the popular rock and roll band.

Another 1932 vehicle from Ford also made it to the exhibit. The Ford model in question is the 1932 Ford Hi-Boy Phaeton hot rod. The hot rod became popular when it was used by hard rock band Van Halen on the music video for their song "Hot for Teacher". At the end of the music video, Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth smoked the tires of the car as he sped away from the school.

These vehicles have become a part of the auto industry in the fact that they have generated interest on cars during their tenure as the ride of the rich and famous. All these cars have been known for their performance and the use of aftermarket parts, although it is highly improbable that a Nissan cold air intake system was used on any of those cars.

Rock Stars' Cars To Appear At Henry Ford Museum