Loose Wheel Bearings

Submitted: Sunday, Nov 25, 2007 at 10:27

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Member - Hughesy (NSW)

Now I've changed a few wheel bearings in my time and never had any problems...until now.

What would cause the wheels bearings on my cruiser to be coming loose?? I changed them about 6 months ago and nipped them up as I have always done (and yes I have the big "socket" that fits onto the nut) and after my trip to Warraweena I knew they were loose because I had to pump the brakes up each time. So I did them up tight and low and behold when I checked them yesterday after 5000kms they were slightly loose again.

So I did them up TIGHT and we'll see what happens over the next couple of 1000 kms.

So what can cause the bearings to be continually coming loose??

I have used the locking ring and ensured the lock nut was tight. I always spin the wheel in both directions numerous times before "setting" the bearing load. Is there some other component that is worn allowing them to come loose???

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Reply By: Peter 2 - Sunday, Nov 25, 2007 at 18:14

Sunday, Nov 25, 2007 at 18:14

What sort of grease are you using? HTB is NOT correct, doesn't lube /melt on 4wd hubs as they don't run hot enough to melt it to lube.
You should be using Castrol APX or similar. If nothing else is available normal general purpose grease (not moly) will work ok but require more frequent repacking.

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Follow Up By: Member - Hughesy (NSW) - Sunday, Nov 25, 2007 at 20:14

Sunday, Nov 25, 2007 at 20:14

Thanks Peter. I use Penrite wheelbearing grease - the blue stuff. I won't go to the shed to see exactly what its called (raining) but its the same grade as what Toyota book says. I know the HTB stuff your talking about - its very thick and "clay" like - the Penrite stuff isn't like that.

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