John/Horace Posted April 27 Report Share Posted April 27 In the salt belt, stuff like wheel bearings can be a bit of a bear. Even a Journey that was rust check sprayed 3-4 times like this one. If you are changing a loud bearing hub on an awd model. You can leave c/v shaft in place fairly easily if you have access to a sliding hammer. If diff lip seals aren’t leaking it’s easier/faster to not disturb things. Mine were already changed few years ago. Original bearing had 250k kms or 155k miles, not bad really for the crappy roads vehicle was driven on. 5rebel9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5rebel9 Posted April 27 Report Share Posted April 27 Nice photography of this "job" Only our '11 needed a rear bearing so far, and it was done by my friend as he already had the car for some other work being done. I've done FRONT bearings on all 3 and just a few more "things" in the way to deal with for the rear units. Nice work there, and OHH you seem to have a nice GARAGE to work in! BTW: I love the saying at the bottom of your posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted April 27 Report Share Posted April 27 1 hour ago, John/Horace said: In the salt belt, stuff like wheel bearings can be a bit of a bear. Even a Journey that was rust check sprayed 3-4 times like this one. If you are changing a loud bearing hub on an awd model. You can leave c/v shaft in place fairly easily if you have access to a sliding hammer. If diff lip seals aren’t leaking it’s easier/faster to not disturb things. Mine were already changed few years ago. Original bearing had 250k kms or 155k miles, not bad really for the crappy roads vehicle was driven on. just looking at these pictures makes me feel good living in Al. since we hardly get any snow or ice,cars last so much longer down here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5rebel9 Posted April 27 Report Share Posted April 27 21 minutes ago, 2late4u said: just looking at these pictures makes me feel good living in Al. since we hardly get any snow or ice,cars last so much longer down here Hey @2late4u Ya gotta "rub it in" . It takes a special PRIDE in one's abilities to overcome the effects of weathers doings in maintaining our rides. At least I don't have to worry much about Hurricanes. tornadoes or large hailstorms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 I Grew up in Michigan so yep I know rust, I love watching South Main auto repair on you tube he spends half his time just fighting the rust belt there in New York..LOL an as far as tornadoes, I don't worry about them as well, if its your time to go it doesn't matter where your at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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