Au wheel bearings, easy to replace yourself?

[InfernoSR]

Originally Posted by broms

Thanks a lot for the info.

Could you advise or point to the information about REAR wheel bearing replacement?

The rear axles need to be removed in order to so these.

[Bobman]

Once the axles are out, the only difficult part is sometimes the bearings weld themselves to the axles.

Best bet is to get a chisel or similar or a grinder and cut them away, otherwise it's not too difficult. At least they're cheaper than the fronts!

[Tors77AU]

You dont need a press to insert the new bearings? If so, wonder if a 3 jaw puller and a small flat plate of steel would suffice to insert new bearing?

[BHDOGS]

as far as im aware you just push them into the new axles give them a tap with a big socket to seat them properly and off you go?

[Tors77AU]

sounds easy enough, cant be much harder than the front ones minus the extra bolts...

[ARN612]

Hey Guys,

My AU XR6 S3 Is giving me issues, I brought it a few months ago and noticed I needed the left rear wheel bearing replaced I also had the castor arm replaced as well. It's been about 3 months and the issue is back. I keep hearing the same noise when I am at about 40k to about 70km. It's ****ing me off big time just hearing that noise and having paid for have it fixed.

I went back to the mechanic that did the repairs JBR Auto, He took it for a run and said I was okay and only to worry when it gets worse. I was pretty ****ed at the response. I went to Ford shortly after to get a valuation done for a trade to a FG XR8 manual. They took it for a run and said they won't touch it till it's fixed. The car I wanted has been sold but I was given a good trade price though.

My question is with the AU XR S3 is this a common issue as it has IRS I have heard many issues with the 1st Series to the 2nd series. Or could it be more? I also have discharged from defence and now am in Vic I was hoping you guys could recommend a good mechanic either on the South or West, as I don't want to take it to the same mechanic.

Any info that you guys could give would be great thanks!!

[Sn0wman]

Does anyone know of a guide to do the rear wheel bearings on a BA ute? I can find heaps of sedan ones but haven't been able to find much for AU BA BF utes around..

any special tools required?

Cheers

[RedFox]

Originally Posted by Sn0wman

Does anyone know of a guide to do the rear wheel bearings on a BA ute? I can find heaps of sedan ones but haven't been able to find much for AU BA BF utes around..

any special tools required?

Cheers

i too would like to know

[AMB]

Originally Posted by Sn0wman

Does anyone know of a guide to do the rear wheel bearings on a BA ute? I can find heaps of sedan ones but haven't been able to find much for AU BA BF utes around..

any special tools required?

Cheers

The critical bit is pressing on the new bearing and especially the retaining collar. I would first remove the axle, and check if the bearing looks and feels rough -maybe you could get away with cleaning it, and flushing and renewing the diff oil - I've done that a few times over the years, had success quietening the bearing and diff down a lot. Depends on if the bearing and race shows wear.
I just did a search for rear axle removal and found heaps on the forum. Utes, wagons and older cars, all have the same solid rear axle setup.
See my post here:
https://www.fordforums.com.au/showth...ea+axle+remove
here's a photo essay:
https://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11418260