Replace wheel bearings - Revision history

Zender: /* Removal */

2014-03-23T18:01:51Z

Removal

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	''Note from Scottish Scrutineer''		''Note from Scottish Scrutineer''
	I omitted disturbing the upright as described above as, once the driveshaft was relaesed from the splines, I was able to fit a slim socket onto the bolts securing the bearing pack to the upright. [~~[File:[img]~~http://farm8.static.flickr.com/7409/8722282485_6231b49e5a.jpg~~[/img]]~~]		I omitted disturbing the upright as described above as, once the driveshaft was relaesed from the splines, I was able to fit a slim socket onto the bolts securing the bearing pack to the upright.
			[http://farm8.static.flickr.com/7409/8722282485_6231b49e5a.jpg]

	* Depending on the type of bolt used, use a 19MM socket, 10MM allen head (or possibly E18 star socket, T55 torx head) and a breaker bar to undo the three bolts than hold the bearing pack to the upright		* Depending on the type of bolt used, use a 19MM socket, 10MM allen head (or possibly E18 star socket, T55 torx head) and a breaker bar to undo the three bolts than hold the bearing pack to the upright

Scottish Scrutineer: /* Removal */

2013-05-10T08:45:00Z

Removal

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	* Swivel upright to it's (more or less) perpendicular to car		* Swivel upright to it's (more or less) perpendicular to car

			''Note from Scottish Scrutineer''
			I omitted disturbing the upright as described above as, once the driveshaft was relaesed from the splines, I was able to fit a slim socket onto the bolts securing the bearing pack to the upright. [[File:[img]http://farm8.static.flickr.com/7409/8722282485_6231b49e5a.jpg[/img]]]

	* Depending on the type of bolt used, use a 19MM socket, 10MM allen head (or possibly E18 star socket, T55 torx head) and a breaker bar to undo the three bolts than hold the bearing pack to the upright		* Depending on the type of bolt used, use a 19MM socket, 10MM allen head (or possibly E18 star socket, T55 torx head) and a breaker bar to undo the three bolts than hold the bearing pack to the upright

Thorburn: /* Elise S1 */

2011-05-21T18:17:10Z

Elise S1

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	==Elise S1==		==Elise S1==

	A detailed guide for [[Change a front wheel bearing\|changing the wheel bearing on an S1 can be found here.]]		A detailed guide for [[Change a front wheel bearing\|changing the front wheel bearing on an S1 can be found here.]]

	==Elise S2==		==Elise S2==

Thorburn: /* Elise S1 */ - Link to new article

2011-05-21T18:16:58Z

Elise S1: - Link to new article

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	==Elise S1==		==Elise S1==

	~~'''Please Add Info'''~~		A detailed guide for [[Change a front wheel bearing\|changing the wheel bearing on an S1 can be found here.]]

	==Elise S2==		==Elise S2==

Arno at 12:27, 2 May 2010

2010-05-02T12:27:59Z

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	All Done!		All Done!

			[[Category:Suspension]]
	[[Category:Lotus Elise]]		[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
	[[Category:S1]]		[[Category:S1]]
	[[Category:S2]]		[[Category:S2]]

Arno: /* Installation */

2010-05-02T12:26:41Z

Installation

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	* Re-fit outer pad, spring and locking pin		* Re-fit outer pad, spring and locking pin
	* Apply brake pedal a few times to re-seat brake pads/pistons		* Apply brake pedal a few times to re-seat brake pads/pistons
			* Apply handbrake
			* If you were unable to set the correct torque on the center nut, try again now.
	* Re-fit wheel		* Re-fit wheel

Arno: /* Front */

2010-05-02T12:24:37Z

Front

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	===Front===		===Front===

			====Removal====

	* Undo the wheel bolts		* Undo the wheel bolts
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	The old bearing pack is now removed from the upright and the new one can be installed.		The old bearing pack is now removed from the upright and the new one can be installed.

			====Installation====

	* Using some coarse sandpaper on a fabric backing (eg. grit 60-80) work on the opening of the upright where the bearing pack sits to remove all of the rust and dirt buildup		* Using some coarse sandpaper on a fabric backing (eg. grit 60-80) work on the opening of the upright where the bearing pack sits to remove all of the rust and dirt buildup

Arno: /* Rear */

2010-05-02T12:23:47Z

Rear

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	===Rear===		===Rear===

			====Removal====

	* Apply handbrake and put car in 1st gear		* Apply handbrake and put car in 1st gear
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	The old bearing pack is now removed from the upright and the new one can be installed.		The old bearing pack is now removed from the upright and the new one can be installed.

			====Installation====

	* Using some coarse sandpaper on a fabric backing (eg. grit 60-80) work on the opening of the upright where the bearing pack sits to remove all of the rust and dirt buildup		* Using some coarse sandpaper on a fabric backing (eg. grit 60-80) work on the opening of the upright where the bearing pack sits to remove all of the rust and dirt buildup
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	* Apply some anti-seize (eg. ceramic grease) along the edge of the hole so the new bearing pack will seat properly and can be removed easier later.		* Apply some anti-seize (eg. ceramic grease) along the edge of the hole so the new bearing pack will seat properly and can be removed easier later.
	* Offer up the new bearing pack to the upright		* Offer up the new bearing pack to the upright
	* Depending on tolerances it may go into place immediately or need pulling in by using the bolts (this seems to vary)		* Depending on tolerances it may slide into place immediately or need pulling in by using the bolts (this seems to vary)
	* If the original ~~screws~~ are OK, insert these from the back and tighten them finger-tight		* If the original bolts are OK, insert these from the back of the upright and tighten them finger-tight
	* Swivel upright to it's (more or less) perpendicular to car		* Swivel upright to it's (more or less) perpendicular to car
	* Using a torque wrench do up the bolts in a circular pattern until they are all tightened to 90Nm		* Using a torque wrench do up the bolts in a circular pattern until they are all tightened to 90Nm
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	* Push the driveshaft fully ~~thorough~~ the hu so it seats properly		* Push the driveshaft fully through the hub so it seats properly
	* Install washer and castellated nut		* Install washer and castellated nut
	* Use a torque wrench to tighten the castellated nut to 220Nm (if it turns, wait until caliper re-fitted)		* Use a torque wrench to tighten the castellated nut to 220Nm (if this turns the driveshaft/engine, wait until caliper re-fitted)
	* ~~insert~~ split pin that secures castellated nut on driveshaft and hammer ends over		* Insert split pin that secures castellated nut on driveshaft and hammer ends over to secure it

Arno: /* Front */

2010-05-02T12:19:39Z

Front

Arno: /* Rear */

2010-05-02T12:15:29Z

Rear

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	* Depending on the type of bolt used, use a 19MM socket or 10MM allen head and a breaker bar to undo the three bolts than hold the bearing pack to the upright		* Depending on the type of bolt used, use a 19MM socket, 10MM allen head (or possibly E18 star socket, T55 torx head) and a breaker bar to undo the three bolts than hold the bearing pack to the upright
	* Turn upright straight ahead		* Turn upright straight ahead
	* Use a chisel and lump hammer on the pry slots to separate the bearing from the upright (rust and dirt will make it 'stick')		* Use a chisel and lump hammer on the pry slots to separate the bearing from the upright (rust and dirt will make it 'stick')

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	The old bearing pack is now removed from the upright and the new one can be installed.		The old bearing pack is now removed from the upright and the new one can be installed.

	* Using some coarse sandpaper on a fabric backing (eg. grit 60-80) work on the opening of the upright where the bearing ~~packl~~ sits to remove all of the rust and dirt buildup		* Using some coarse sandpaper on a fabric backing (eg. grit 60-80) work on the opening of the upright where the bearing pack sits to remove all of the rust and dirt buildup
	* Clean out the bolt holes		* Clean out the bolt holes
	* Clean and de-grease surfaces properly so no grit and dirt is present anymore		* Clean and de-grease surfaces properly so no grit and dirt is present anymore
	* Apply some anti-seize (eg. ceramic grease) along the edge of the hole so the new bearing pack will seat properly and can be removed easier later.		* Apply some anti-seize (eg. ceramic grease) along the edge of the hole so the new bearing pack will seat properly and can be removed easier later.
	* Offer up the new bearing pack to the upright		* Offer up the new bearing pack to the upright
	* Depending on tolerances it may go into place immediately or need pulling in by using the bolts (this seems to vary)		* Depending on tolerances it may slide into place immediately or need pulling in by using the bolts (this seems to vary)
	* If the original ~~screws~~ are OK, insert these from the back and tighten them finger-tight		* If the original bolts are OK, insert these from the back of the upright and tighten them finger-tight
	* Turn steering wheel to one side again		* Turn steering wheel to one side again
	* Using a torque wrench do up the bolts in a circular pattern until they are all tightened to 90Nm		* Using a torque wrench do up the bolts in a circular pattern until they are all tightened to 90Nm
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	If an M16 clamp-bolt was fitted through the hub (not required, but recommended):		If an M16 clamp-bolt was fitted through the hub (not required, but recommended):
	* Re-install clamp bolt and washers, coat washer surfaces with anti-corrosion grease		* Re-install clamp bolt and washers, coat washer surfaces with some form of anti-corrosion grease
	* Attach a size 24 ring spanner to the back so it locks against the lower wishbone		* Attach a size 24 ring spanner to the back so it locks against the lower wishbone
	* Put a rag between the spanner and the wishbone		* Put a rag between the spanner and the wishbone