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
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
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.
In article , Nick Hughes 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
What do you have for your rear diff? Dana 35c? Dana 44?
The D35c:
Someone recommended using RTV rubber around the edge of the oil seal. Dunno if it would help or hurt or not.
Lastly, are you sure it is the bearing? It's a lot of work just to find out you still have the noise when you are done!
Good luck!
/herb
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.
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