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| Front wheel bearing re-pack [message #212525] |
Thu, 27 June 2013 14:15  |
amdgmcman
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Greetings,
How often should the front wheel bearings be re-packed. I know they need to be removed with a bearing press.
Thanks
AMDGMCMan
Alan M DeLuccio
78 Royale with
Coachmen,Center Kitchen Floorplan
09 Harley Davidson Street Glide
65 Corvair Monza Convertible
96 RAV4 2 door Manual 4WD
Long Beach, CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Front wheel bearing re-pack [message #212540 is a reply to message #212530] |
Thu, 27 June 2013 15:18  |
sgltrac
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Speaking of greasing the wheel bearings, can someone post the link to the photos of the knuckle mod for greasing w/o tear down ? Getting ready to assemble the knuckles and would like to port them for zerks.
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
On Jun 27, 2013, at 12:40 PM, James Hupy <jamesh1296@gmail.com> wrote:
> Factory recommends 25,000 MILES.
> Jim Hupy
> On Jun 27, 2013 12:15 PM, "Alan M DeLuccio" <delbassman@yahoo.com> wrote:
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>> Greetings,
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>> How often should the front wheel bearings be re-packed. I know they need
>> to be removed with a bearing press.
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>> Thanks
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>> AMDGMCMan
>> Alan M DeLuccio
>> 78 Royale with
>> Coachmen,Center Kitchen Floorplan
>> 09 Harley Davidson Street Glide
>> 65 Corvair Monza Convertible
>> 96 RAV4 2 door Manual 4WD
>> Long Beach, CA
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77 Royale basket case.
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Seattle, Wa.
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| Re: Front wheel bearing re-pack [message #212558 is a reply to message #212525] |
Thu, 27 June 2013 16:56 |
Carl S.
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| amdgmcman wrote on Thu, 27 June 2013 12:15 |
Greetings,
How often should the front wheel bearings be re-packed. I know they need to be removed with a bearing press.
Thanks
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There's a puller on Ebay right now:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bearing-puller-for-Classic-GMC-motorhome-/161051853158?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item257f704166
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Front wheel bearing re-pack [message #212559 is a reply to message #212540] |
Thu, 27 June 2013 17:01 |
Carl S.
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| sgltrac wrote on Thu, 27 June 2013 13:18 |
Speaking of greasing the wheel bearings, can someone post the link to the photos of the knuckle mod for greasing w/o tear down ? Getting ready to assemble the knuckles and would like to port them for zerks.
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
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Jim K has the drilling fixture:
http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/835
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: Front wheel bearing re-pack [message #212593 is a reply to message #212525] |
Fri, 28 June 2013 01:56 |
George Beckman
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| amdgmcman wrote on Thu, 27 June 2013 12:15 |
Greetings,
How often should the front wheel bearings be re-packed. I know they need to be removed with a bearing press.
Thanks
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I have been told every 25k miles. I did do the zerks the last time we pulled them.
'74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
Best Wishes,
George
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| Re: Front wheel bearing re-pack [message #212685 is a reply to message #212525] |
Fri, 28 June 2013 21:02 |
Tilerpep
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I just bought a coach that has been sitting for 7-9 years - the front bearings were done by a shop not too long before sitting. Maybe only 1000 miles. Obviously re-doing them would grant piece of mind, but should they be OK in theory?
1975 Glenbrook, 1978 Royale rear bath
Raleigh, NC
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| Re: [GMCnet] Front wheel bearing re-pack [message #212689 is a reply to message #212685] |
Fri, 28 June 2013 21:08 |
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ljdavick
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When I bought my coach, that had been in unknown condition, I wanted it to roll and stop safely. I had Tom Hampton service all bearings and brakes, and install his SS brake lines.
Then he worked on the "Go".
I would service the bearings.
Larry Davick
On Jun 28, 2013, at 7:02 PM, Tyler <tilertown@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> I just bought a coach that has been sitting for 7-9 years - the front bearings were done by a shop not too long before sitting. Maybe only 1000 miles. Obviously re-doing them would grant piece of mind, but should they be OK in theory?
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| Re: Front wheel bearing re-pack [message #212746 is a reply to message #212685] |
Sat, 29 June 2013 14:11 |
Carl S.
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| Tilerpep wrote on Fri, 28 June 2013 19:02 |
I just bought a coach that has been sitting for 7-9 years - the front bearings were done by a shop not too long before sitting. Maybe only 1000 miles. Obviously re-doing them would grant piece of mind, but should they be OK in theory?
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When we first bought our coach, one of the few mechanical things the PO had done to it had been to replace the front bearings. He had done this with the help of an experienced GMCer in Texas within the past 5 or 6 thousand miles.
Much to my dismay. While checking the front end, I noticed an excessive amount of in and out movement at the top and bottom of the right front tire. After discussing this with Steve Ferguson, I decided to disassemble the hub/knuckle assembly and send them to Dave Lenzi for a rebuild. Dave told me that often the hub is okay bot most likely the knuckle will have to be replaced. Both of my hubs and both knuckles turned out to be out of spec and had to be replaced. To top it off, unbeknownst to PO and friend, the wrong seal was used and the inner lip of the seal was rubbing on the bearing, introducing metal shavings into the bearing grease.
Dave later told me, at the GMCMI in Pueblo, I would not have been likely to make it another thousand miles on those bearings. With Steve's help, I rebuilt the control arms as well and reassembled the whole nine yards and now have the peace of mind that it was done and done right.
Moral of the story is; don't take a chance on critical systems like wheel bearings. Either have them done properly by one of our experienced vendors, or upgrade to the one-ton.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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