Bryan,
The large nut that holds the hub on is directonal. The drivers side is Left
Handed threads and the passenger side is Right Handed [normal] threads. You
will take the LH nut off clockwise. I believe it is stamped with a large LH
on it. You could use a seal puller or a large screw driver to remove the
seal and leave the bearing in place. Don't forget to put some grease on the
lip of the new seal so that it won't be damaged when the car is first used.
You might need a hub puller to get the hub off, usually obtained at local
rental dealer. Let us know if you need any further help. Good luck,BOB
>From: "Greg Gowins" <cartman@dnai.com>
>Reply-To: "Greg Gowins" <cartman@dnai.com>
>To: "Bryan Vandiver" <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>,
><spridgets@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: Rear hub seals
>Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2000 11:27:26 -0700
>
>Hi Bryan,
>
>The bearing replacement process isn't too terribly bad. I've had to do a
>few. I believe you are correct with the size being 1 7/8. However, I used
>my dad's 3/4 inch socket set to remove it, and that's back in Texas. The
>new seal bearing can be put back in by hand. Just go slow and use lots o'
>grease. If you end up picking up a 3/4 inch socket set, one of the smaller
>sockets along with a mallet will help with the installation of the bearing.
>Just remember to bend back the lock tab washer! It took me a while to
>figure out why the nut wasn't coming off. As for the torque setting, I'm
>not sure, but if you get it real tight, the tab lock should do it's job.
>Good luck!
>
>Greg
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
>To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2000 10:38 AM
>Subject: Rear hub seals
>
>
> > I finally pulled one of my rear wheels last night to track down the oil
>leaks on
> > both my rear wheels.
> > The seals between the axle half-shafts/hub, were nice an dry, however, I
>can see
> > definite oil seepage from the inside hub seal.
> > To replace these, it looks like I'll have to pull the hubs, and press
>out
>the
> > bearings and then the seals. Can I press in the new seal, and bearing
>with
>hand
> > tools, or do I need a press??
> > BTW - what size is the nut retaining the rear hub (1&7/8"?)?? when I
>originally
> > installed them, the wheels studs were not installed, so I was able to
>use
>a
> > crescent wrench, but now it looks like I'll need to get a socket, unless
>I
>feel
> > like pounding on my nice replaced wheel studs.
> > Also I notice the shop manuals dont give any specs for how tight the
>rear
>hub
> > retaing nut should be, any pointere on that.
> >
> > Thanks - Bryan
> >
> >
>
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