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Front wheel bearing seals

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by goser, Mar 27, 2009.

  1. goser

    goser Member

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    I think it's time to replace my front wheel bearings, and I'm a little unsure about reusing the seals. If I replace the bearing with a 6302RS, the bearing is already sealed so are the other seals redundant? Thanks!
     
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  2. Robert

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    The redundancy is a good thing, get the new seals. Full kit for your front should run you under $40 from Chacal.
     
    Robert, Mar 28, 2009
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    Thanks for the reply, one of those areas not to skimp on i suppose.
     
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    Yes, buy the kit with the seals included you are talking change to get the seals with the bearings.
    The speedo drive side is lubed if nothing else it will keep dirt from the dogs.
    Give yourself some time an room to curse.
    I just did mine and it sucked with a capital S.
    I would do ten steering head bearings before I did another wheel bearing.
     
    TheHound, Mar 30, 2009
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    It is a PITA to remove them I'll agree but the right tools make quite a difference. I purchased Harbor Freight's blind hole bearing puller (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=95987) and, after following the included instructions, got them out with a minimum of fuss.
     
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    A puller is the way to go.
    Definetly!
     
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