1) Engine problems.. If your quad wont run..post in here.

want to change wheel bearings

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 09-05-2014, 02:32 AM
Matthew Kay's Avatar
Weekend Warrior
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default want to change wheel bearings

hey all i want to change the wheel bearings on my quad just wondering if there is any other bearings i should change? and what rubber i should replace i'm pretty new to this so please go easy on me
 
  #2  
Old 09-05-2014, 02:48 AM
merryman's Avatar
Elite Pro Rider
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Lancaster England
Posts: 6,859
Received 301 Likes on 295 Posts
Default

Just change any bearings that have excessive play in them. Fit new "oil seals", you will probably have to destroy the old ones to remove the bearings anyway, and put plenty of grease on the new seals. Most wheel bearings are "sealed for life" but the seals need lubrication too.
 
  #3  
Old 09-05-2014, 09:20 AM
Zrock's Avatar
Super Quad Patrol
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,274
Received 20 Likes on 20 Posts
Default

make sure you clean out the area as well before you mount new bearings, scotch bright pads work well for this. Also make sure you have a socket the same size as your outer ring of bearing to pound back in, or a bearing press.
 
  #4  
Old 09-06-2014, 12:47 AM
Matthew Kay's Avatar
Weekend Warrior
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

ok mate will do anything else you can thing of while im changing wheel bearings?
 
  #5  
Old 09-06-2014, 09:39 AM
Zrock's Avatar
Super Quad Patrol
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,274
Received 20 Likes on 20 Posts
Default

Another trick i forgot about. Toss the new bearings in the freezer for a hour or so. Then when you are ready for them slightly head the axle tube slightly with a torch. bearing will usually drop right in
 
  #6  
Old 09-06-2014, 09:10 PM
Matthew Kay's Avatar
Weekend Warrior
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

sweet as thanks man
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Ean
Yamaha
10
12-19-2022 08:48 AM
ATVC Correspondent
General Chat
1
07-21-2015 03:03 PM
Peter_
Yamaha
2
07-18-2015 07:06 AM
Chuck188
Yamaha
2
07-17-2015 02:45 PM
yambam13
Buying an ATV
3
07-04-2015 01:49 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: want to change wheel bearings



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:33 PM.