i have changed them over and over and it is geting old what can make them go out every 3-4 months ?i dont have big tires on it or any other mods my truck is stock
2007-05-04 14:44:57 · 8 answers · asked by michael c 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
it is the (hub assemely)
2007-05-04 15:08:36 · update #1
Donleewill is absolutely right...4x4's use a hub assembly, not replaceable bearings and races. All you so called master techs need to do some studying. I would bet that the guy is not tightening the axle nut tight enough.
2007-05-04 17:43:20 · answer #1 · answered by Ron B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the 98 4wd T10 (t is 4wd. s is 2wd) uses a sealed double roller bearing in a captured cage. they are lubed & sealed for life, it's very unusaully,to have a repeat failure. the bearing/hub bolts right to the spindle so theres not much you can do wrong there. the only other thing you might pay attention to is the frt axle nut. it helps to "hold" tje bearing/hub together the torque spec. for the nut is some where around 150 - 200 ft.lbs.(it's that or your getting some sorry bearings)
2007-05-04 15:12:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wheel bearings come with "races".
If you do not replace the outer ring, or "race" there will be too much play in the bearing and they will over heat.
They need to be properly greased as well.
Ypu neglected to mention which ones. front or rear.
ADDED:
If you need to replace the hub race, use a punch and hammer side to side as to not "jam" the race in the hub assembly.
When you are going to install the new race, place it in your freezer for half an hour or so. That makes the metal contract, or shrink a little, and makes it easier to tap back into place.
Make sure you get the race seated ALL the way down. It will make a different noise when it bottoms out as you tap it down.
A bearing istallation tool is the preffered method. But you can use a brass drift carefully.
2007-05-04 14:52:40 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Check the tensioner first. If it's ok i've found out belt dressing or soap only works for s short time. What I've done for a long term fix is used tire cleaner. Not the stuff that makes it shine. The stuff for cleaning only. Sometimes grime from the road gets on the pulleys an thy need tobe cleaned with an abrasive pad and somehig that cuts grease.
2016-05-20 23:05:05 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wrong installation.
torque by hand, tighting and rotating the wheel untill You fill is tight enough, then turn the nut counter clock wise without moving the tire( don't even think) , at the VERY MOMENT YOU FEEL the nut get loose.stop right there and put the locking washer and cotter pin.
I am counting on ,You are installing every thing brand new .
Racers,rollers,seal,grease,bottom line every thing.
and be sure the racer are "seated" well.
2007-05-04 14:51:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Are you packing the bearings with grease? There's a cheap tool called a bearing packer. When you tighten the nut tighten it down then loosen it then finger tighten it if it uses a castle nut. If it's a sealed unit then I dunno what's causing the problem.
2007-05-04 14:58:24 · answer #6 · answered by eightup23 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
putting them on yourself?
make sure you order the dust seals when you get bearings, and dont tighten the bolts over tight or it will eat them up.
2007-05-04 14:47:32 · answer #7 · answered by JustinFordJones 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if you replaced race & bearing properly then you have a bent spindle or axle or you are using advanved auto parts bearings.
2007-05-04 14:51:36 · answer #8 · answered by offshore18 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋