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Old 07-02-2012, 06:10 PM   #31
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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.
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Old 08-02-2012, 02:46 PM   #32
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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!
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Old 30-08-2012, 05:33 PM   #33
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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?
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Old 30-08-2012, 06:30 PM   #34
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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?
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sounds easy enough, cant be much harder than the front ones minus the extra bolts...
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Old 07-01-2013, 12:44 AM   #36
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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!!
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Old 17-09-2013, 09:20 AM   #37
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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?

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Old 07-10-2022, 09:56 PM   #38
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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?

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i too would like to know
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Old 08-10-2022, 10:19 AM   #39
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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?

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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
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