SoCal Driver

The roller bearing is not chamfered. It's the spacers that are chamfered.

The picture is of a ball bearing not a roller bearing. The ball bearing goes on the inside (from the inside).

The inner race of the roller bearing will slide out -- come free of the outer race and roller bearing cage.

The only "problems" I've ever run into on early 944 rear bearings is getting the nut off and on and that darn snap ring on the inside.

jeeper31

That's what I was thinking but this is what clark's garage said:
"Install the new inner bearing using a socket as a driver or a soft face hammer. Make sure that the bearing goes into the trailing arm evenly to prevent binding. Also, make sure that the chamfered edge of the bearing is facing out (from the center of the trailing arm)."

Was driving me crazy.

Haynes says: The chamfered edge of the bearing outer race should face out."

Haynes didn't mention the spacer till later.

Thanks for all your help. Hopefully can do the rest without help (or asking stupid questions)

jeeper31

ok. Here's the last stupid question I hope. When reattaching the cv joint do I need to put any grease in the cv joint flange of the stub axle or can I just attach it?

SoCal Driver

I always stuff a bit of fresh moly into the CV. Wipe the contact surface of the axle and the CV before you put them together.

83na944

Actually, I've read that it is not a good idea to mix greases. I don't know what might happen,. I'm sure it's not going to explode or anything.

That's why you're supposed to clean the parts in solvent before you repack.

SoCal Driver

What?

I always put moly in my CV's.

83na944

I'm sure if you use the same grease its ok.

Like I said, I don't have the slightest idea why different grease would be a problem. All of it I've ever seen looks pretty stable.

Luis de Prat

OK, Dan, SoCal and 83na944, I'm building up my confidence to take on the front hubs tomorrow. Bought a big ratchet today to tackle those 19mm caliper bolts. Already had the torque wrench to put them back on at 63 ft/lbs. Your continued moral support and advice are much appreciated!

As for the lubricant, why not put CV joint grease on the bearings and be done with it? From your descriptions it appears to be the same as moly?

83na944

SoCal seems to think its a good idea to add grease, he's probably right. I probably would , too.

Luis, you can do it. The threads been so long I've forgotten why you're taking off the calipers. Remind us.

Luis de Prat

To remove the hubs to replace the front wheel bearings.

83na944

I hope you bought seals to go with the bearings?

Luis de Prat

Yep. The races have been sitting in the freezer for 3 days while I gather the proper tools and build up my confidence. Work with me here!

83na944

Let's see. Hammer, punch, 6mm hex key, 19mm socket, big wrench handle, block of wood. That ought to do it.

Luis de Prat

Looks like I'm all set, then. Thanks again. I'll report back!

jeeper31

good luck. Let us know.