I have an annoying SQUEL which happens occasionally while driving,, it doesnt seem to seem to be the brakes because it happens at all different times and not only while braking.
It seems to happen after ive been driving for say 10-15min then it may start to begin... then it goes away.. then it comes back(very annoying), it seems to be coming from the wheels..
Im going to get my front WHEEL BEARINGS chenged and regreased....
I would like to know what this should cost me roughly, so when i get QOUTES ill know if im being ripped off?????????
Thanks..
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wheel bearings
wheel bearings
97 GTI intercld suparchrged Zuk
3+3inch lift
3+3inch lift
Determine if you actually need bearings first (its good to change them anyway)
Jack up the wheel, give it a shake, if it has any give then your bearings are shot... As the previous poster mentioned, $70 a side if you go to the right place... While you're at it though, check to see if your diff seals need replacing, could save you money.
Jack up the wheel, give it a shake, if it has any give then your bearings are shot... As the previous poster mentioned, $70 a side if you go to the right place... While you're at it though, check to see if your diff seals need replacing, could save you money.
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For once I don't have a smart arse retort, usally I\m pretty handy :lol:[/quote]
For once I don't have a smart arse retort, usally I\m pretty handy :lol:[/quote]
G'Day Bruzar,
I have just done mine at the same time as my step brother (we both have 90 model GQ Patrols) and it is fairly easy to do.
It really helps if you have a hub nut socket (my Step brother has one). You can get them from truck spares places for example I am from Brisbane and there is a place called QLD Diesel spares that have large sockets that will fit. I think off the top of my head it is around 52mm.
And as Froon said you could also check your axle seals and I also suggest that if you go to the effort to remove your cv and axle then you could also remove the top and bottom bearings from your swivel hub to check how they are going and maybe repack them.
Also check your swivel hub seals, is there oil or grease on or running down the ball of your swivel hub, because if there is it is easy to replace the swivel hub seals while the axle and swivel hub have been removed.
The manual has most of the general info but if you are only slightly mechanically minded it is pretty easy to do most of it and it is heaps easy doing preventative maintenance now than doing nearly the same job again in six months time to fix one of the above mentioned items to check.
It is also a good time to get a feel for the parts that could break or cause you problems in the future.
Good Luck and enjoy!
I have just done mine at the same time as my step brother (we both have 90 model GQ Patrols) and it is fairly easy to do.
It really helps if you have a hub nut socket (my Step brother has one). You can get them from truck spares places for example I am from Brisbane and there is a place called QLD Diesel spares that have large sockets that will fit. I think off the top of my head it is around 52mm.
And as Froon said you could also check your axle seals and I also suggest that if you go to the effort to remove your cv and axle then you could also remove the top and bottom bearings from your swivel hub to check how they are going and maybe repack them.
Also check your swivel hub seals, is there oil or grease on or running down the ball of your swivel hub, because if there is it is easy to replace the swivel hub seals while the axle and swivel hub have been removed.
The manual has most of the general info but if you are only slightly mechanically minded it is pretty easy to do most of it and it is heaps easy doing preventative maintenance now than doing nearly the same job again in six months time to fix one of the above mentioned items to check.
It is also a good time to get a feel for the parts that could break or cause you problems in the future.
Good Luck and enjoy!
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