If during the movement you hear a suspicious hub, then it is likely that you will need to replace the hub bearings, since it is precisely as a result of their wear, a variety of noises can appear, from which it is necessary to get rid of as quickly as possible. This article will tell about the basic signs of the fault of the rear wheel bearing and about its replacement with their own hands.

Rear Hub Bearing, where there is a fault

This element has a special appearance, because it is the hub bearing that is responsible for reliable fixation of various nodes, however, it is completely able to rotate.

The most important function of the hub bearing is to ensure smooth rotation of the wheels and reliable fixation.

The main problem arising from the rear hub bearing is its wear. The prerequisites of this phenomenon are the lowest - low seal efficiency, a large load, too small gap as a result of excessive tension in landing.

Some bearings are damaged as a result of the normal process of fatigue, others break as a result of poor-quality or incorrect lubricant, sometimes bearings fail as an incorrect installation, improper operation or contamination.

The procedure for the fatigue humus parts of the bearings is developing quite slowly and is accompanied by an increase in noise level and vibration during operation. With the help of these signs, you can notice this problem and make a timely replacement of the rear wheel bearings, even before they are completely destroyed.

Tools and devices for work

1. Jack.
2. Balo key.
3. Caid key for twelve.
4. Passatia.
5. The end key is thirty.
6. Long tube.
7. Hammer.
8. Wooden bar.
9. Mount.
10. Chisel.
11. Universal puller for extinguishing the bearing hub.

Which bearing to choose

Undoubtedly, it is desirable to choose only high-quality and reliable bearings, although they are more expensive, but they will serve much longer.

Some drivers prefer the rear bearings of Russian production - Samara or Vologda. However, unfortunately, a lot of Chinese fakes can be found in the modern market. Therefore, it is necessary to buy bearings only in proven places and, when buying, pay attention to the goods.

How to remove the bearing, step by step instruction

• It is most convenient to remove the rear bearing of the hub on the observation pit, but if it is not, it is necessary to put the vehicle on a flat pad, turn on the first transmission, and under the wheels to put anti-taking stops.
• Under the bottom of the vehicle should be released a hand brake tightening nut.
• Next on the wheel hub, you must remove the protective cap.
• Then you need to straighten the jammed edge on the side of the hub nuts using the hammer and thin chisel.
• After that, it is necessary to loosen the tightening of the hub nut. To do this, take a special key or head for thirty and turn off the nut.
• Now you should remove the wheel.

• Next, you need to remove the brake drum, for which we turn the guide pins that are fixed.
• Remove the hub nut and the washer under it.
• At the hub of the rear wheel, we install a three-year puller and tighten the hub of the axis, rotating its nut.
• Then it is necessary to remove the inner ring of the bearing from the wheel axis.
• Now remove the locking ring that locks the bearing in the hub.
• With the help of a special puller squeeze the bearing from the hub.

How to put a bearing, step-by-step instruction

1. The inner part of the hub purging and lubricate.
2. In the hub we will press the new bearing.
3. Install the lock ring.
4. Install the hub on the axis with the inserted bearing.
5. We put on the puck of the hub and the nut.
6. We will prescribe the hub until it stops, tightening the nut.
7. Brake drum put in place.
8. Install the wheel.
9. Tighten the nave nut finally.

Tips of professionals

As you can see, replacing the rear bearing hub - the process is simple, however, if you have any doubts, it will still be better for a hundred.