well i joined the many who lost a bearing.just a few others didnt even realize it until i took off the rear hub to find out why my washers were broke and wham the outer race was on the hub. oh well at least the other one is good. this is some hard riding in alot of mud/water @640 miles.

 

I used the Federal Mogul #510013 (cross ref FW143) sealed bearings made in the USA with a lifetime warranty form Murray's auto parts for $21.99 each
(2 required total). Most auto stores will price match. They are available on eBay for $29 +S&H.


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


Here is a picture of the old bearings, changed with about 2500 miles on the machine, they were in better shape than i thought they would be.

Jim

 

I just paid the dealer the std $63. Wish I new this about matching up to different bearings at the auto parts store or better yet a Wis Bearing outfit. I have told the Polaris bearings are cheap made maybe or maybe not compared to any after market. But as you say if your muddin expect to pay for your fun. I had 3200 miles. I notice mind when I did the brake pad checks an notice the excess play in and out.
Mac The Red Rhino
05 500HO Red
With all the Quadovator options
Bumpers, winch, hot grips, Lock and Load box and windsheild

 

The bearings in polaris atvs are mainly Timken. The same ones in your CAR. Sealed bearings are vthe way to go. Grease every time you ride after you power wash and you will be surprised how long they last.

 

well i had my bud pick me up one. it was the ntn bearing and put it back together so hopefully good to go . it cost me $37.00. the stock bearing is made in china as its what it says on the outside of it.

 

Kinda hard to grease the bearing when there are no grease zerts to use. So how are you greasing the bearing after you wash??
mac

 

their a sealed bearing. at least the one i just replaced is.

 

I should have known better than say what I stated above. Of course they're sealed and in addition their made in china as you say stendori. I saved one bearing set without destroying it and next time take it to Wisconsin Bearing and they can measure it and match it for a replacement for a lot less money than the one from Polaris.
Mac

 

yes most are sealed (dust). you can just lube the zerks you have.

Grease and Go on a short ride (1 min) after pressure washing to displace moisture in the suspention and distruibute grease.

You can also use a grease pin fitting to lube, if you want to take apart the hub from time to time or while doing other maintanence...

Jim

 

that would a real pain to do everytime you went riding in the mud. i just dont see anyway of drilling a grease fitting into the hub/bearing unless you knew actually how far to drill into the bearing w/out damaging it.