Fearing the worst... please tell me I'm wrong..

[Firefly]

Just read that post and I wouldn't advise to "grease the bearing" to put them back in.

If you have the hub apart you can knock the bearing out from the back side with a rod or just about anything, no need for a bearing puller. A socket works good for knocking them back in if you don't have the bearing tools too. :doorag:

Good idea--- Shouldn't need to grease them if you have a good setup to punch them back in...

 

[Firefly]

Great, thanks Firefly!!

Seems easy enough. I have replaced hub / bearings on cars, so this shouldn't be a big deal. I'm only worried about the belt tensioning.

If you do the 'lower shock bolt' removal trick that Lamont came up with quite some time ago--- you can remove the rear wheel and replace without messing with the belt tension at all.:thumbup:

 

[SpyderGirl]

Okay, is there a thread on that?

 

[Firefly]

Not really a 'how-to' as it's really easy....

I think this was Lamont's first post on it:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11502&highlight=lower+shock+bolt

Here's basically what I did-- could do it now in like 10-15 minutes (but I don't have a rear fender).

Remove the rear brake unit-- two bolts hold it on.. you should be able to tell which two.. or check the service manual.

Remove the exhaust side axle nut.

Remove the lower bolt that holds the rear shock on.
Jack up the Spyder from the frame in the center.

The swingarm will drop really low releasing the tension on the belt. Slide belt off... pull axle out ---remove wheel.

It's really that simple--- and when you put it all back together--- your belt tension should remain the same as before.

I'm replacing my rear bearings right now.....

remove the lower bolt that holds the rear shock in

 

[M2Wild]

Does the rear wheel needs to be re-aligned on install once taken off?

 

[SpyderGirl]

Thanks again Firefly, I feel pretty confident I can handle this. Now just to procure the bearings and seals.... waiting for the dealer to open...tick....tick....

 

[Firefly]

Does the rear wheel needs to be re-aligned on install once taken off?

No--- you only loosen one side of the axle and then pull it out. It all should go back in and be the same.

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It was also mentioned by DragonSpyder:

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Just make sure when you go to tighten the rear axle bolt to pull back on the tire to seat the adjusters otherwise the tire will be crooked and/or the belt tension will be incorrect."


Good advice.

 

[SpyderGirl]

No--- you only loosen one side of the axle and then pull it out. It all should go back in and be the same.

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It was also mentioned by DragonSpyder:

"Just make sure when you go to tighten the rear axle bolt to pull back on the tire to seat the adjusters otherwise the tire will be crooked and/or the belt tension will be incorrect."

Good advice.

Good information :2thumbs:

 

[SpyderGirl]

So after calling five different dealers within a 100 mile radius I found ONE dealer that has the parts in stock.... my regular dealer in Lodi. Of course they are 1 1/2 hours away and I work all day during the week this week. Hopefully some of my Spyder buddies will come to the rescue and pick the parts up for me. I have my fingers crossed.

 

[canam9]

Great story!

Good luck.opcorn::ani29:

 

[SpyderGirl]

I am so blessed to have such WONDERFUL friends! My good Spyder buddies Rich and Dede are making the trip up to Lodi to pick the parts up for me.... I just can't express enough how thankful I am to have them as friends.

 

[SpyderWolf]

I hope you have it back together and ready to roll for your trip. I also wish you the best in having an uneventful ryde, meaning no mechanical problems, to Arizona and back. Have a great time, and ryde safe.

 

[Smylinacha]

Rut Row!
Good video - now I know what a bad bearing sounds like. Hope you can fix it before your trip!

 

[SpyderGirl]

Well that's one good thing, now we have a video up of what a bad bearing sounds like.

Our Spyder buddies drove 2 hours to the dealer (closed road... really only 45 minutes) to get the parts for me then about an hour coming back.... talk about wonderful friends!! :2thumbs:

We bought them the rear passenger speaker set for the RT. They really got us out of a jam and have taken us in. They deserve it... (and more)

We'll be working on the Spyder tomorrow after work.

 

[VaughnCat]

:congrats: You really DO have some really great friends! :2thumbs:

. . . now we're all waiting to hear from you when it's all wrapped up!
opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:


Cat

 

[Raptor]

Holy cow!! What timing. You have to tell us how this turned out. Big thumbs up to the folks who made the parts run. Please let us know...opcorn:

 

[Campverdefela]

ray: ray:

 

[docdoru]

You'll want to do all 3 bearings and new seals btw.....

...and maybe a new hub...:shocked:

 

[SpyderGirl]

...and maybe a new hub...:shocked:

Now don't tell me that!! I'm leaving on Friday morning and I work today and tomorrow ALL DAY.

It better just be the bearings and seals that need to be replaced. *fingers crossed*

Stopping by AutoZone on the way home to pick up the puller and by HF to get the bearing driver kit.

If you're nearby, stop by and give me and hand (or some booze - I'm not picky). I'll be burining the midnight oil tonight and will be a zombie for work tomorrow. :shocked:

 

[SpyderGirl]

Now seriously, is the rear hub something I am going to have to worry about??? How can I tell if it needs to be replaced? How bad would it be if I simply just changed out the bearings and not the hub then rode 2500 some odd miles without changing the hub too??
There is absolutely no way I can get a hub in less than 2 days. :gaah: