Tools Reqd for Wheel Bearings

[10G]

I'm putting together a set of tools for when I go away on trips.

I have the special hub socket but what other tools would I use if I have to tighten my front wheel bearings? I've not had to do one before.

Thanks.

[threedogs]

I'm putting together a set of tools for when I go away on trips.

I have the special hub socket but what other tools would I use if I have to tighten my front wheel bearings? I've not had to do one before.

Thanks.

Hi mate try and find @mudrnnerTD s swivel hub rebuild its bery detailed

[Winnie]

Allen key to remove the free wheeling hub, circlip pliers and the hub nut tool is all you need from memory.

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[10G]

Hi mate try and find @mudrnnerTD s swivel hub rebuild its bery detailed

Gday TD, thanks for the help, I'll take a look.

[10G]

Allen key to remove the free wheeling hub, circlip pliers and the hub nut tool is all you need from memory.

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Thanks Winnie. Are those allen key bolts very tight?

What about gaskets etc for reassembly?

[Dingo1966]

Yep, tools as Winnie said:
I just re did mine. This is for a GQ
You'll need an allen key for the 6 allen head bolts.
Get yourself a set of multi circlip pliers to remove the circlip off the end of the axle.
To remove the inner cover, just grab it with a rag. It slides off pretty easy.
54mm socket to remove the nuts.
A spare lock washer wouldn't go astray, or at least a hammer to hammer it flat to reuse it. But always good to have a spare in case it's been used a few too many times.
Torque Wrench that goes up to at least 170Nm
Flat blade screwdriver to bend the lock washer. I actually use a bicycle tyre iron. Less chance of doing any damage when bending the washer.

[Winnie]

Thanks Winnie. Are those allen key bolts very tight?

What about gaskets etc for reassembly?No gaskets required but I like to seal the free wheeling hubs with rtv sealant.

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[10G]

Thanks everyone for the help.

Here's the thread TD referenced above:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?28969-DIY-CV-and-Swivel-Hub-Rebuild-Thread&highlight=swivel

[MudRunnerTD]

This is the best thread just for Wheel Bearing adjustment.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?39075-DIY-Wheel-Bearing-Adjustment

You wont need the circlip pliers just to tighten the wheel bearings. Leave it on.

[MudRunnerTD]

Yep, tools as Winnie said:
I just re did mine. This is for a GQ
You'll need an allen key for the 6 allen head bolts.
Get yourself a set of multi circlip pliers to remove the circlip off the end of the axle.
To remove the inner cover, just grab it with a rag. It slides off pretty easy.
54mm socket to remove the nuts.
A spare lock washer wouldn't go astray, or at least a hammer to hammer it flat to reuse it. But always good to have a spare in case it's been used a few too many times.
Torque Wrench that goes up to at least 170Nm
Flat blade screwdriver to bend the lock washer. I actually use a bicycle tyre iron. Less chance of doing any damage when bending the washer.

You really only need to try and get the 170mn of torque on brand new bearings and only to bed them in for a couple of spins. you then need to back them off to basically finger tight. On the GQ Lock nut the Lock nut locks down on the bearing nut but the pressure on the Bearing nut is finger tight. The GU upgrade this is not required as the locking screws do the work of locking the rounds nuts together.

[10G]

This is the best thread just for Wheel Bearing adjustment.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?39075-DIY-Wheel-Bearing-Adjustment

You wont need the circlip pliers just to tighten the wheel bearings. Leave it on.

Thanks so much for finding that link & doing the write up, greatly appreciated.

[Cuppa]

Rather than a standard L shaped allan key, I have one which comes in a 1/2" socket. Makes undoing the allen bolts on the hub a lot easier - as well as allowing use of a torque wrench when at home (I don't carry a torque wrench when travelling).
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I also have steel 'protection' rings which the allen bolts hold on the outside of the hub. Don't know how much protection they offer, but in the absence of a torque wrench they help me to feel that the tightening pressure is more evenly distributed around the alloy hub. If you carry spare bearings, pre grease them & vacuum seal. Plus a suitable drift to remove old bearing cup, plus spare inner grease seal.

A phone with a camera is very useful when anything is being pulled apart to create a record to refer to when putting it back together. An offsider to operate the camera is also very helpful as their hands wont be covered in grease!

FWIW - I do suggest that before you leave home that you have a go at adjusting your wheel bearings so you are familiar with the task. Much easier than learning for the first time sitting in the sand, dust blowing around & bull ants wanting a piece of you!

[10G]

I've not looked yet, what size are those allen keys???

[Cuppa]

I've not looked yet, what size are those allen keys???

8mm on mine

[10G]

Thanks Cuppa, much appreciated.

[mudnut]

I also use a 1/2" drive allen socket, with a Warren Brown torque wrench as I found the micrometer type wasn't accurate at all.