Front wheel bearings

Al Hanks · 03-09-2007, 09:58 PM

I am new to this forum so forgive me if this has been discussed before. I understand that the bearings are sealed and not serviceable. Is there anything regarding their replacement that is not covered in the TSRM that I should be aware of? I will also inspect the ball joints and tie rod ends while it's apart. How difficult is it to change the struts? Do I need the special tools for all this or can I buy/rent what I need locally? TIA for any advice and comments.

Al

PS. The car is an 89 NA, 190k miles and all original front suspension

mrnickleye · 03-10-2007, 02:44 AM

You can get the spring compressing tool at Harbor Freight for about $10. Or from some other cheap tool place. (good for the toolbox).

Today I replaced both the lower ball joints, on the car, and NOT the way the TSRM said. It was EASY.

I am going to write up the way and post in the FAQs section in a day or 2.

03-09-2007, 09:58 PM	#1
Al Hanks Stock Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: midwest Posts: 3	Front wheel bearings I am new to this forum so forgive me if this has been discussed before. I understand that the bearings are sealed and not serviceable. Is there anything regarding their replacement that is not covered in the TSRM that I should be aware of? I will also inspect the ball joints and tie rod ends while it's apart. How difficult is it to change the struts? Do I need the special tools for all this or can I buy/rent what I need locally? TIA for any advice and comments. Al PS. The car is an 89 NA, 190k miles and all original front suspension

03-10-2007, 02:44 AM	#2
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	You can get the spring compressing tool at Harbor Freight for about $10. Or from some other cheap tool place. (good for the toolbox). Today I replaced both the lower ball joints, on the car, and NOT the way the TSRM said. It was EASY. I am going to write up the way and post in the FAQs section in a day or 2. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

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