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Front wheel bearings
« on: February 28, 2011, 06:47:23 PM »
Anyone know if these are serviceable (clean and re-grease them) or do you just replace the whole hub outright?
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Re: Front wheel bearings
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2011, 06:29:32 AM »
You know, I am wondering that myself....
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Re: Front wheel bearings
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2011, 10:32:24 AM »
Looking at the parts manual - it's the hub assembly.
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Re: Front wheel bearings
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2011, 06:58:35 AM »
I replaced my whole hub, but it certainly looked rebuildable.  I'm not positive, but I think O'reilly's showed a bearing kit on their parts lookup.

edit:  "not available online", but it's listed
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search/Wheel+Bearings+&+Seals/C0055/C0337.oap?make=Suzuki&model=Xl-7&year=2002&vi=1388606
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Re: Front wheel bearings
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2011, 01:24:21 PM »
there are two types. I know my 02 I needed to replace the whole spindle/hub so I swapped for an 04 where you can just replace the bearings

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Re: Front wheel bearings
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2011, 06:02:56 PM »
Yeah it looks that way...ah well no big deal, I can get the parts cheap anyhow.
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Re: Front wheel bearings
« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2011, 07:52:27 PM »
Gen I wheel bearings and races are replaceable.  You can buy a set of bearings and races at most Auto Parts stores.

Here is an article on the topic (searchable at Ack's FAQ...):

http://www.shropshire-suzuki.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=13294

I recommend that you buy these parts locally.  As mentioned at the end of the above thread, it is possible to get a "problem part" that is not machined properly. It's easier to take the part back to a local store for a refund than to deal with an out-of-town supplier...

I hope that ths helps! 
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