replace wheel bearing Jeep TJ 2000?
08-10-2007, 11:51 AM
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Re: replace wheel bearing Jeep TJ 2000?
I used a breaker bar, while the wheel was on the ground, and
had no trouble at all.
On 2007-08-08, 97tjMike <MichaelJunior@gmail.com> wrote:
> I used an impact wrench. It's a lot easier because otherwise you just
> end up spinning the whole shaft with a breaker bar. I suppose on the
> rear you could set the e-brake though.
>
>
> On Aug 7, 5:56 pm, Nick ------ <nixon8...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Thanks. Did you need an impact wrench to get the nut free or just use
>> a breaker? I have a 1/2" impact wrench and not sure if I should get
>> eh 36mm socket for it.
>>
>> On Aug 7, 3:07 pm, 97tjMike <MichaelJun...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > 36mm is correct, at least on the front hub. Just did mine last week. I
>> > rented it for free from Advance Auto Parts.
>>
>> > On Aug 6, 9:03 pm, jbjeep <jbj...@saw.net> wrote:
>>
>> > > If I recall correctly, you will need a 36mm socket for the "center hub nut". I am
>> > > sure if I have my measurement wrong someone will correct me quickly.
>> > > -jenn
>>
>> > > On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 18:05:37 -0000, Nick ------ <nixon8...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > >>Hi Folks,
>>
>> > > >>Now that I just completed replacement of a water pump and thermostate,
>> > > >>it appears my rear passanger wheel bearing might be going. I'm
>> > > >>experiencing a squeaking sound after a bit of driving. It doesn't
>> > > >>sound like the rear brakes. It's a metal against metal "screeching"
>> > > >>sound, therefore I suspect a bearing.
>>
>> > > >>The jeep has about 145k miles on it and no bearings have been
>> > > >>replaced.
>>
>> > > >>Has anyone completed this procedure? Any suggestions for completing
>> > > >>the job?
>>
>> > > >>Thanks alot,
>> > > >>Nick
>
>
had no trouble at all.
On 2007-08-08, 97tjMike <MichaelJunior@gmail.com> wrote:
> I used an impact wrench. It's a lot easier because otherwise you just
> end up spinning the whole shaft with a breaker bar. I suppose on the
> rear you could set the e-brake though.
>
>
> On Aug 7, 5:56 pm, Nick ------ <nixon8...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Thanks. Did you need an impact wrench to get the nut free or just use
>> a breaker? I have a 1/2" impact wrench and not sure if I should get
>> eh 36mm socket for it.
>>
>> On Aug 7, 3:07 pm, 97tjMike <MichaelJun...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > 36mm is correct, at least on the front hub. Just did mine last week. I
>> > rented it for free from Advance Auto Parts.
>>
>> > On Aug 6, 9:03 pm, jbjeep <jbj...@saw.net> wrote:
>>
>> > > If I recall correctly, you will need a 36mm socket for the "center hub nut". I am
>> > > sure if I have my measurement wrong someone will correct me quickly.
>> > > -jenn
>>
>> > > On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 18:05:37 -0000, Nick ------ <nixon8...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > >>Hi Folks,
>>
>> > > >>Now that I just completed replacement of a water pump and thermostate,
>> > > >>it appears my rear passanger wheel bearing might be going. I'm
>> > > >>experiencing a squeaking sound after a bit of driving. It doesn't
>> > > >>sound like the rear brakes. It's a metal against metal "screeching"
>> > > >>sound, therefore I suspect a bearing.
>>
>> > > >>The jeep has about 145k miles on it and no bearings have been
>> > > >>replaced.
>>
>> > > >>Has anyone completed this procedure? Any suggestions for completing
>> > > >>the job?
>>
>> > > >>Thanks alot,
>> > > >>Nick
>
>
08-10-2007, 11:51 AM
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Re: replace wheel bearing Jeep TJ 2000?
I used a breaker bar, while the wheel was on the ground, and
had no trouble at all.
On 2007-08-08, 97tjMike <MichaelJunior@gmail.com> wrote:
> I used an impact wrench. It's a lot easier because otherwise you just
> end up spinning the whole shaft with a breaker bar. I suppose on the
> rear you could set the e-brake though.
>
>
> On Aug 7, 5:56 pm, Nick ------ <nixon8...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Thanks. Did you need an impact wrench to get the nut free or just use
>> a breaker? I have a 1/2" impact wrench and not sure if I should get
>> eh 36mm socket for it.
>>
>> On Aug 7, 3:07 pm, 97tjMike <MichaelJun...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > 36mm is correct, at least on the front hub. Just did mine last week. I
>> > rented it for free from Advance Auto Parts.
>>
>> > On Aug 6, 9:03 pm, jbjeep <jbj...@saw.net> wrote:
>>
>> > > If I recall correctly, you will need a 36mm socket for the "center hub nut". I am
>> > > sure if I have my measurement wrong someone will correct me quickly.
>> > > -jenn
>>
>> > > On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 18:05:37 -0000, Nick ------ <nixon8...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > >>Hi Folks,
>>
>> > > >>Now that I just completed replacement of a water pump and thermostate,
>> > > >>it appears my rear passanger wheel bearing might be going. I'm
>> > > >>experiencing a squeaking sound after a bit of driving. It doesn't
>> > > >>sound like the rear brakes. It's a metal against metal "screeching"
>> > > >>sound, therefore I suspect a bearing.
>>
>> > > >>The jeep has about 145k miles on it and no bearings have been
>> > > >>replaced.
>>
>> > > >>Has anyone completed this procedure? Any suggestions for completing
>> > > >>the job?
>>
>> > > >>Thanks alot,
>> > > >>Nick
>
>
had no trouble at all.
On 2007-08-08, 97tjMike <MichaelJunior@gmail.com> wrote:
> I used an impact wrench. It's a lot easier because otherwise you just
> end up spinning the whole shaft with a breaker bar. I suppose on the
> rear you could set the e-brake though.
>
>
> On Aug 7, 5:56 pm, Nick ------ <nixon8...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Thanks. Did you need an impact wrench to get the nut free or just use
>> a breaker? I have a 1/2" impact wrench and not sure if I should get
>> eh 36mm socket for it.
>>
>> On Aug 7, 3:07 pm, 97tjMike <MichaelJun...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > 36mm is correct, at least on the front hub. Just did mine last week. I
>> > rented it for free from Advance Auto Parts.
>>
>> > On Aug 6, 9:03 pm, jbjeep <jbj...@saw.net> wrote:
>>
>> > > If I recall correctly, you will need a 36mm socket for the "center hub nut". I am
>> > > sure if I have my measurement wrong someone will correct me quickly.
>> > > -jenn
>>
>> > > On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 18:05:37 -0000, Nick ------ <nixon8...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > >>Hi Folks,
>>
>> > > >>Now that I just completed replacement of a water pump and thermostate,
>> > > >>it appears my rear passanger wheel bearing might be going. I'm
>> > > >>experiencing a squeaking sound after a bit of driving. It doesn't
>> > > >>sound like the rear brakes. It's a metal against metal "screeching"
>> > > >>sound, therefore I suspect a bearing.
>>
>> > > >>The jeep has about 145k miles on it and no bearings have been
>> > > >>replaced.
>>
>> > > >>Has anyone completed this procedure? Any suggestions for completing
>> > > >>the job?
>>
>> > > >>Thanks alot,
>> > > >>Nick
>
>
08-10-2007, 11:51 AM
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Re: replace wheel bearing Jeep TJ 2000?
I used a breaker bar, while the wheel was on the ground, and
had no trouble at all.
On 2007-08-08, 97tjMike <MichaelJunior@gmail.com> wrote:
> I used an impact wrench. It's a lot easier because otherwise you just
> end up spinning the whole shaft with a breaker bar. I suppose on the
> rear you could set the e-brake though.
>
>
> On Aug 7, 5:56 pm, Nick ------ <nixon8...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Thanks. Did you need an impact wrench to get the nut free or just use
>> a breaker? I have a 1/2" impact wrench and not sure if I should get
>> eh 36mm socket for it.
>>
>> On Aug 7, 3:07 pm, 97tjMike <MichaelJun...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > 36mm is correct, at least on the front hub. Just did mine last week. I
>> > rented it for free from Advance Auto Parts.
>>
>> > On Aug 6, 9:03 pm, jbjeep <jbj...@saw.net> wrote:
>>
>> > > If I recall correctly, you will need a 36mm socket for the "center hub nut". I am
>> > > sure if I have my measurement wrong someone will correct me quickly.
>> > > -jenn
>>
>> > > On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 18:05:37 -0000, Nick ------ <nixon8...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > >>Hi Folks,
>>
>> > > >>Now that I just completed replacement of a water pump and thermostate,
>> > > >>it appears my rear passanger wheel bearing might be going. I'm
>> > > >>experiencing a squeaking sound after a bit of driving. It doesn't
>> > > >>sound like the rear brakes. It's a metal against metal "screeching"
>> > > >>sound, therefore I suspect a bearing.
>>
>> > > >>The jeep has about 145k miles on it and no bearings have been
>> > > >>replaced.
>>
>> > > >>Has anyone completed this procedure? Any suggestions for completing
>> > > >>the job?
>>
>> > > >>Thanks alot,
>> > > >>Nick
>
>
had no trouble at all.
On 2007-08-08, 97tjMike <MichaelJunior@gmail.com> wrote:
> I used an impact wrench. It's a lot easier because otherwise you just
> end up spinning the whole shaft with a breaker bar. I suppose on the
> rear you could set the e-brake though.
>
>
> On Aug 7, 5:56 pm, Nick ------ <nixon8...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Thanks. Did you need an impact wrench to get the nut free or just use
>> a breaker? I have a 1/2" impact wrench and not sure if I should get
>> eh 36mm socket for it.
>>
>> On Aug 7, 3:07 pm, 97tjMike <MichaelJun...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > 36mm is correct, at least on the front hub. Just did mine last week. I
>> > rented it for free from Advance Auto Parts.
>>
>> > On Aug 6, 9:03 pm, jbjeep <jbj...@saw.net> wrote:
>>
>> > > If I recall correctly, you will need a 36mm socket for the "center hub nut". I am
>> > > sure if I have my measurement wrong someone will correct me quickly.
>> > > -jenn
>>
>> > > On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 18:05:37 -0000, Nick ------ <nixon8...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > >>Hi Folks,
>>
>> > > >>Now that I just completed replacement of a water pump and thermostate,
>> > > >>it appears my rear passanger wheel bearing might be going. I'm
>> > > >>experiencing a squeaking sound after a bit of driving. It doesn't
>> > > >>sound like the rear brakes. It's a metal against metal "screeching"
>> > > >>sound, therefore I suspect a bearing.
>>
>> > > >>The jeep has about 145k miles on it and no bearings have been
>> > > >>replaced.
>>
>> > > >>Has anyone completed this procedure? Any suggestions for completing
>> > > >>the job?
>>
>> > > >>Thanks alot,
>> > > >>Nick
>
>
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