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The hub nut is torqued to 80-100 ft lbs, so unless the hub has loosened, there should be little slop in the rear bearings.

Changing the bearings is pretty simple…


Installation instructions revised with my experiences.... thanks quadwrench...

The hub nut is torqued to 100 ft lbs (my manual says 80 ft lbs for a 2002-03 sp600/700), so unless the hub has loosened, there should be minimal slop in the rear bearings.

Changing the bearings...

1. Remove the wheel.

2. Remove the axle (hub) cotter pin , 1 1/8" nut (80/100 ft. lbs. torque, varies) and 2 coned washers (cone outwards).

3. Remove the hub from bearing and CV shaft spline. Note: on right side of machine remove the two caliper 1/2" bolts and brake caliper first.

4. Remove the 3 bolts holding the bearing carrier, one 9/16" bolt top (35 ft. lbs.), two 5/8" bolts (40 ft. lbs.) on bottom.

5. Slide bushings on the two lowers out half way to clear and remove the carrier.

6. Remove the internal snap ring holding the bearing in, (good snap ring pliers are a must).

7. Knock the old bearing out using a large punch on the outer race (in the 3 relief notches on back of carrier), heat may be necessary.

8. Put the new bearing in the freezer for awhile (this works, do it before you start).

9. Heat up "bake" the carrier (minus anything that don't belong) @ 212*F (I used a torch).

10. Slide the new bearing in (tap around outer race ONLY if needed - remember the carrier is hot!). I used the old bearing outer race if no arbor or pipe/PVC of the right size is available….and

11. To reassemble reverse the take apart procedure. Grease a-arm upper and lower bushings upon reassembly.


http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v3...-rear%20sp700/
--2002 sp700, Federal Mogul 510013 bearings install pictures.


Jim P




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thats good info. i usually take some sandpaper and clean the inside of the hub really well. that helps a ton.
ill have to try the freezer method next time.

 

The Freezer method also works on flywheels and starter gears for all you musclecar and Wheelers.How many tie rod ends do you go through? I just made new steering arm extenders to save my ends after 3 outers.