Non adjustable front wheel bearings?

Submitted: Friday, Aug 31, 2007 at 20:10
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Have heard some model exceed Pajeros have had premature front. wheel bearing failure. That system has been used by mercedes benz, and some subarus, for a long time. are they a ball race type bearing or what? Anyone had dramas in this area?.

Cheers Axle.
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Reply By: jon p qld - Saturday, Sep 01, 2007 at 07:32

Saturday, Sep 01, 2007 at 07:32
Morning axle
A lot of the modern 4wd's use none adjustable wheel bearings, they are all a ball race type bearing some have to be pressed onto a hub, but others including the Pajero's NM model onwards, use a bolt on assembly, which although is easy to change and is maintenance free, is a very expensive part and yes they do fail, I've replaced many of them over the years. Subaru's use a press in type bearing and I've also replaced many of those. Less and less of todays 4wd's are using the tapered adjustable bearings that you can repack i.e. Patrol / Landcruiser.
Hope this answers your question
Regards Jon

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Follow Up By: Member - Axle - Saturday, Sep 01, 2007 at 09:25

Saturday, Sep 01, 2007 at 09:25
Thanks Jon, often wonder if things change for the better!.

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