 navygunner08
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06-14-12 01:24 PM - Post#2237143
Ok, to make a long story short... I was replacing the ball joints on my '94 K1500 and I didnt tighten the restraining nut that holds the CV axle in the steering knuckle. As I drove the 2 miles home I heard some really violent noises coming from there and upon further investigation, I found bearings and the bearing retainer out side of the steering knuckle. Which bearings do I need to buy and how hard is it to replace them. Thanks
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454cid
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06-14-12 06:14 PM - Post#2237231
In response to navygunner08
Sounds like you need new hubs. The bearings are in the hubs, they're not replaced be themselves. Buy Timkins from Autozone.
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navygunner08
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06-14-12 07:27 PM - Post#2237253
In response to 454cid
Yup, I went to Napa and explained what I needed and they got me the right part. I was suprised that it came in an assembly and not just the bearing. It was alot easier to install than I had imagined. The hardest part was getting the axle nut on all the way.
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454cid
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06-15-12 06:19 PM - Post#2237613
In response to navygunner08
Unitized hubs are common now..... too common! They're a lot more expensive than just bearings would be.
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 someotherguy
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06-15-12 07:48 PM - Post#2237641
In response to 454cid
And of course the best part (for the manufacturers) - non-serviceable. One of these days, packing wheel bearings will become a totally lost art. 
Richard
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navygunner08
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06-15-12 09:31 PM - Post#2237673
In response to someotherguy
And of course the best part (for the manufacturers) - non-serviceable. One of these days, packing wheel bearings will become a totally lost art.
Richard
I was surprised that it didnt have a zert fitting for grease. The original was fine until I messed it up, but still it begs to wonder how much longer they would last if they were greasable.
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drifterdude
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06-16-12 11:50 AM - Post#2237850
In response to navygunner08
I wonder the same thing. It would be great for those of us who off road to re grease after a day in the junk. My hubs may be lifetime warranty but still a PITA to replace them when simple changes for maintenance purposes would make them last longer. Halfway thought about getting one of my junks ones and looking it over to see if there is a good spot to drill and add a fitting somewhere on it. If it was in the way of anything then add it grease the thing remove the fitting and put on a plug untill next time. Just remove the tire grease and go.
92 K1500:350 bored 30 over,built 700r4,Comp extreme energy cam,double roller timing set,shaved heads,Rancho RS9000XL series shocks with wireless my ride system,35 inch Mickey Thompson Baja Claws,Relocated 4x4 switch to rocker on Dash.
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someotherguy
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06-16-12 12:39 PM - Post#2237867
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You'd still have to get all the old grease out. Kind of like those "bearing buddy" wheel bearing caps with the zerk on them; yeah you can put new grease in - but all the old, worn, contaminated grease is still in there!  I mean yeah, some fresh grease would probably extend their life a bit, but isn't anywhere close to the same thing as a full disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and repacking.
Richard
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ltlvt
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06-16-12 04:37 PM - Post#2237962
In response to someotherguy
Not to mention the bearing buddies only lube the outside bearing. I have a bearing packer that i use my grease gun with. Sure taes a lot less time than using the palm of my hand to pac the bearings.
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drifterdude
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06-16-12 07:02 PM - Post#2238002
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That is true. I got a few old ones just never played with them enough. Id love to try and pull the bearings and size them clean the parts and press in new to the hub. It goes together so it can come apart just a matter of how much of a PITA would it be VS buying a new one.
92 K1500:350 bored 30 over,built 700r4,Comp extreme energy cam,double roller timing set,shaved heads,Rancho RS9000XL series shocks with wireless my ride system,35 inch Mickey Thompson Baja Claws,Relocated 4x4 switch to rocker on Dash.
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rockfangd
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06-16-12 11:32 PM - Post#2238110
In response to drifterdude
I completely agree on zerc fittings on the hub assemblies. Any new grease is better than all old grease.
But the alltime worst setup is the one piece press in to the spindle. Those are terrible, unreliable, and sometimes expensive, and expensive to install
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