Warmer weather coming, almost time for to replace the rear wheel bearings

[Pdwight]

Thanks, I already have the secondary bypass cat pipes.....will I just need to remove these or the complete exhaust system ?

Also if my splines come out easy will I still need to replace the rear axle nuts ??

Thanks
Dwight

[Meir]

Originally Posted by Pdwight

Thanks, I already have the secondary bypass cat pipes.....will I just need to remove these or the complete exhaust system ?

Also if my splines come out easy will I still need to replace the rear axle nuts ??

Thanks
Dwight

just the bypass pipes.
and yes. the nuts needs to be replaced anyway.
also take in mind you will need to torque them to 340 ft-lbs, so you need a very large torque wrench, or use the method described in this writ up fig 15:
Pelican Technical Article: Boxster Wheel Bearing Replacement - 986 / 987
i also assume you have the SIR tool Pelican Parts - Product Information: PEL-TOL-SIRB90-P2 ore you will not be able to remove the bearing with the hub on the car.

[Pdwight]

Originally Posted by Meir

just the bypass pipes.
and yes. the nuts needs to be replaced anyway.
also take in mind you will need to torque them to 340 ft-lbs, so you need a very large torque wrench, or use the method described in this writ up fig 15:
Pelican Technical Article: Boxster Wheel Bearing Replacement - 986 / 987
i also assume you have the SIR tool Pelican Parts - Product Information: PEL-TOL-SIRB90-P2 ore you will not be able to remove the bearing with the hub on the car.

Many thanks, this has really helped . I will get new Nuts on the way (bad pun)as it looks like will need some to get the existing ones off. Should any type of thread sealant be used ? (Red Locktite)

I have the Harbour Freight bearing puller I bought just for this job and I hope it is up to the task, I also have the additional bearing separator p[late and the stuff is huge and the same items the guy used in the BMW E36 video....now just for some 50+ degree days to get this done.

[Meir]

Originally Posted by Pdwight

Many thanks, this has really helped . I will get new Nuts on the way (bad pun)as it looks like will need some to get the existing ones off. Should any type of thread sealant be used ? (Red Locktite)

I have the Harbour Freight bearing puller I bought just for this job and I hope it is up to the task, I also have the additional bearing separator p[late and the stuff is huge and the same items the guy used in the BMW E36 video....now just for some 50+ degree days to get this done.

locktite is always recommended.
not sure about the HF puller you have, but i'm sure you gonna keep us posted.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by Meir

locktite is always recommended.
not sure about the HF puller you have, but i'm sure you gonna keep us posted.

Put loctite on the axle nuts & you will probably never get them off again without breaking something!

[Meir]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

Put loctite on the axle nuts & you will probably never get them off again without breaking something!

BY is right.
loctite on the bolts, not on the nuts.

[jacabean]

Originally Posted by Pdwight

Many thanks, this has really helped . I will get new Nuts on the way (bad pun)as it looks like will need some to get the existing ones off. Should any type of thread sealant be used ? (Red Locktite)

I have the Harbour Freight bearing puller I bought just for this job and I hope it is up to the task, I also have the additional bearing separator p[late and the stuff is huge and the same items the guy used in the BMW E36 video....now just for some 50+ degree days to get this done.

harbor freight bearing puller is not going to do the job .

[jacabean]

i bought the 20 ton press from harbor freight and removed the carrier from the car ( a little extra work but not bad) and pressed them out and in , only a few minutes work with the press and some circle blocks of wood. If the axle wont come out with a few hammer blows A H.F. impact hammer will do it .