Front wheel bearing change?

stocktake · 1st July 2009, 21:17

Got a rumbling front offside wheel bearing, anything unusual / delicate my brother needs to look out for when changing it

Dragrad · 1st July 2009, 21:51

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Originally Posted by stocktake

Got a rumbling front offside wheel bearing, anything unusual / delicate my brother needs to look out for when changing it

The ears of the family and his fingers and thumbs!!!

T-Cut · 1st July 2009, 22:00

The front bearing is a difficult DIY job. It's not like replacing a rear hub. Removal of the old races and inserting the new ones really needs a hydraulic press and very accurate manipulation. Of course if your bro is a mechanic it should be second nature, but from the sound of your question, he's not. If you've never pressed races in before be prepared for some frustration and maybe some damage. Mr Haynes describes the principles. At least get a copy before you start.

TC

stocktake · 1st July 2009, 22:04

Thanks T-cut, My brother put the engine in, so fairly competent, he has a hydraulic press and does this sort of thing regularly. Never on a 75 though, just thinking about the ABS sensor really.

I will leave him with the bearing and my trusty haynes manual and skidaddle me thinks

BigRuss · 1st July 2009, 22:43

Just need to ensure that the ABS built -in reluctor ring on the outside of the bearing is the right way round so that it lines up with the ABS sensor hole in the hub.

(it's possible to fit them the wrong way round)

Care should also be taken not to damage the surface of the reluctor ring otherwise the sensor won't pick up the signal from the bearing.

Russ

stocktake · 17th July 2009, 20:47

Well, back from hols and good old little brother of mine, replaced front wheel bearing without the need for new ABS sensor or Brake sensor

Then he found out it was the rear one that was making the noise

( well i have only one working ear, at least i got the correct side

)

Anyway, he then changed the back one as well for me

I do love my little Brother

bl52krz · 17th July 2009, 21:35

two jobs for the price of one?

stocktake · 17th July 2009, 21:36

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

two jobs for the price of one?

Same price, family rates

1st July 2009, 21:17	#1
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,602 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Front wheel bearing change? Got a rumbling front offside wheel bearing, anything unusual / delicate my brother needs to look out for when changing it __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

1st July 2009, 22:04	#4
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,602 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Thanks T-cut, My brother put the engine in, so fairly competent, he has a hydraulic press and does this sort of thing regularly. Never on a 75 though, just thinking about the ABS sensor really. I will leave him with the bearing and my trusty haynes manual and skidaddle me thinks __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

1st July 2009, 22:43	#5
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,411 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	Just need to ensure that the ABS built -in reluctor ring on the outside of the bearing is the right way round so that it lines up with the ABS sensor hole in the hub. (it's possible to fit them the wrong way round) Care should also be taken not to damage the surface of the reluctor ring otherwise the sensor won't pick up the signal from the bearing. Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

17th July 2009, 20:47	#6
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,602 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Well, back from hols and good old little brother of mine, replaced front wheel bearing without the need for new ABS sensor or Brake sensor Then he found out it was the rear one that was making the noise ( well i have only one working ear, at least i got the correct side ) Anyway, he then changed the back one as well for me I do love my little Brother __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

17th July 2009, 21:35	#7
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,433 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	two jobs for the price of one? __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The front bearing is a difficult DIY job. It's not like replacing a rear hub. Removal of the old races and inserting the new ones really needs a hydraulic press and very accurate manipulation. Of course if your bro is a mechanic it should be second nature, but from the sound of your question, he's not. If you've never pressed races in before be prepared for some frustration and maybe some damage. Mr Haynes describes the principles. At least get a copy before you start. TC