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**Front Wheel Bearing problem -** 05-22-2006, 01:03 PM

When I jacked my Red 67 up to adjust the brakes, I noticed a
growl from the right front when I spin the wheel. No play noticed.
The left side is relativily quiet. I think it a wheel bearing problem.

Can anyone tell me what bearings & seals to use to replace
them?

Should I rent a hub puller? It looks like the brake shoes need to
come off. I did a brake job myself last year and it went pretty
smooth but didn't touch the bearings.

Any other tricks or tips?

Thanks,

Terry

67 Red Fish

**Re: Front Wheel Bearing problem -** 05-22-2006, 01:25 PM

I replaced left front wheel bearings last year. A puller will not work becausethe inner bearing does not have enough roomto get a puller behind it. When you pry it off what will happen is the roller cage and rollers will break off leaving only the race on the spindle. I cut the race off the spindle using an acetylene torch. I used a piece of exhaust pipe to make a driver to drive the new bearing on to the spindle. Check the archives for the bearing number, it is a standard Timken bearing available atNapa. I am not sure of the seal, I ordered mine from Hugh.
Tim Wick
Wisconsin