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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara, Vitara, Chevy Tracker (Gen. 2 Platform) 1999-2005 => Topic started by: Fredo on March 18, 2008, 02:21:06 PM
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I need to change a front passenger wheel bearing. I have the parts at home and a lot of tools. But, Is what I had to be in need of special tools? Like very big socket?
Thanx
Fredo
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A good set of snap ring pliers to get that pain in the ass retainer clip off the end of the cv stub shaft. 19mm wrench and socket , 21mm socket also if memory serves me correctly.
Not to bad a job, have done it 3 times already my self.
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I bought the special tool to remove the Bearing Lock Washer. Basically it is a large 4-pin socket. It seems to be unique to the Vit because it is metric. But I am sure you could also use a hammer and punch to loosen the bearing lock washer enough to remove by hand.
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I bought the special tool to remove the Bearing Lock Washer. Basically it is a large 4-pin socket. It seems to be unique to the Vit because it is metric. But I am sure you could also use a hammer and punch to loosen the bearing lock washer enough to remove by hand.
Opps, sorry. Spuds is right, I used a brass punch myself. I also used some nail polish to mark it to help tighten it to the same spot.
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Job done! Realy easy!
But, weird name for bearing maker...
(http://a806.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/72/l_11b7e2b6f9a010596a8a9ef0acf0e4cd.jpg)
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I should have told you to buy the premium bearings from NAPA as they have a life time warranty on them if you show up with the original receipt. I've already got a freebie when one got full of crap wheeling and sounded evil, no questions asked, just "here's your new bearing n-c".
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Bumping this old thread..
Anywhere in the US sells that special tool to remove the bearing lock washer?
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Don't forget the bearing nut torque requirements guys! ;)
Tool info and torque spec in this thread..
http://www.suzuki-forums.com/1g-2001-2006-xl-7/31078-wheel-bearing-bad-can-i-fix.html (http://www.suzuki-forums.com/1g-2001-2006-xl-7/31078-wheel-bearing-bad-can-i-fix.html)
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Saw this on eBay for $50..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/89-03-Geo-Tracker-axle-nut-tool-suzuki-sidekick-Vitara-/150550441799?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item230d816f47#ht_500wt_956 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/89-03-Geo-Tracker-axle-nut-tool-suzuki-sidekick-Vitara-/150550441799?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item230d816f47#ht_500wt_956)
but for $50, I figure I can build something similar myself..
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Bumping this old thread..
Anywhere in the US sells that special tool to remove the bearing lock washer?
If you're talking about what I think you're talking about...
It wasn't cheap (and the price has increased a few bucks), but this is where I got mine:
http://www.costplustools.com/Kent-Moore-J-37763-WHEEL-BEARING-NUT-WRENCH_p_9505.html (http://www.costplustools.com/Kent-Moore-J-37763-WHEEL-BEARING-NUT-WRENCH_p_9505.html)
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^ that's it self.. but $76 bucks! :-\
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From memory, I'm thinking the hub nuts on the 2nd Gens require 155#s of torque to set them. That's a whole BUNCH of torque on one nut! Chevy dealers wanted $35 for one of those round bearing lock nuts a few years ago. Don't know what they are trying to get for them now... but I'm betting it is a few bucks more. Crazy prices for some of these onesy-twosy parts.. Used ones from a pick-n-pull work just fine and are a lot cheaper.
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