As I'm about to sort my bearing in the next couple of days and couldn't find jack on SN, here is a guide I found elsewhere.

Wheel Bearing Replacement - Guru's guide w/pics - ScoobyMods

If the link does not work PM me for the saved page.

Wayne.

 

Nice one Wayne.

What do garages charge to do this, and what cost of bearing kits alone ??

 

Dosnt mention setting up the camber when he refits the two strut bolts as one is a special bolt to adjust said camber best to mark it before removal to atleast replace it in roughfully in the correct position

 

£35 to £40 for a bearing. I got mine from payless in Dewsbury.

Yep, need to mark the bolts to get the camber something like when bolting back together.

Wayne.

 

I take it your hub was alright?

 

Just about got it done today. Still need to assemble the NS hub in the morning as it requires a new stub axle/flange (the bit with the wheel studs in).

The OS was done simply because I was doing the NS due to noise. The OS was a simple job of onbolt the hub and then fit the bearings as per the guide above. I'm allowed to use the press at my local garage so no real drama's.

The NS, which had the noise had a bearing that looked in really good condition and inkeeping with the visible wear of the OS. The interesting find was that the inner bearing race had been spinning on the stub axle and had worn about 25 thou away. That was obviously what the noise was.

Just to warn people, the noise wasn't too bad and had only been there a month. So, if you hear any speaking from the front wheel, don't hesitate, get it changed.

Found out that the garage I use say 166nm-206nm for the torque setting of the hub nut. Other postings on here suggest 186nm (quoted from Autodata 2005 on one post). I'm opting for the 186nm setting.

Marked the camber bolts (only the top really) using a sharp chisel. Put 2 marks that are visible on the bolt and strut. Easy really.

Wayne.

 

All back together and working ok.

I must admit that if I did not have access to a press then this would be a no-no for a DIY. Also, and this is the best bit, I have now found a couple of complete hubs from a legacy with 40k on the clock for £20 a pair!! Keeping them as spares.

I also had a noise that I thought was from the gearbox before the bearing change. Its now gone. Strange that it sounded like it was coming from the gear lever area.

Wayne.