GQ rear wheel bearing problem.

[The Negz]

Hello, 88 Safari. rear discs.

The issue I am having is the bearing I ordered seem to be a fraction to small in Inside Diametre. The axle is 45mm. The bearing ID is 44.8-44.9 which indicates a interference pattern. This is confirmed as the cones (as its the big bearing with 2 cones) dont wiggle over the axle and need to be "pressed" on. I called nissan and an OEM ID is 45.7 which would confirm the need for clearance. In my experience with other vihcles the cones should always slip on with a bit of a wiggle.

Has any one had any expeirence with this as pressing them on means I am not able to set the load via the nut. as I had to put a hell of alot of pressure to get one of the cones half way down before I remoced it agian


Thanks Heaps

[The Negz]

The work shop manual says this about install.

"Install spacer over axle shaft and press axle shaft into inner
race of wheel bearing."

[The Negz]

ok some more research from my end. the "torque setting" on the lock nut is at 490nm. using the torque force design equation for a lubricated surface come out to a clamping force of 15299.497471815277 lbs. which would explain the need to press the inner bearings in. But that seems like a massive clamping force and torque setting as my hilux only takes 35nm for bearing preload. So I have decided to clean the bearings up and just press them in and give it a go.

[dom14]

Hello, 88 Safari. rear discs.

The issue I am having is the bearing I ordered seem to be a fraction to small in Inside Diametre. The axle is 45mm. The bearing ID is 44.8-44.9 which indicates a interference pattern. This is confirmed as the cones (as its the big bearing with 2 cones) dont wiggle over the axle and need to be "pressed" on. I called nissan and an OEM ID is 45.7 which would confirm the need for clearance. In my experience with other vihcles the cones should always slip on with a bit of a wiggle.

Has any one had any expeirence with this as pressing them on means I am not able to set the load via the nut. as I had to put a hell of alot of pressure to get one of the cones half way down before I remoced it agian


Thanks Heaps

If you're talking about the rear semi float axle/hub bearing, it needs to be pressed.
You need a special kinda tool to undo and put the bearing nut back in & set the preload.
There's a DIY thread on this job.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...wheel+bearings