Vanden Plas L6-4.2L (1982)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
FRONT HUB BEARINGS AND GREASE SEAL
Remove and refit
Removing
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Remove front hub assembly. See: Wheel Hub
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Extract grease seal (1).
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Withdraw inner bearing race (2) if necessary
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Drift bearing cups (3) from hub. grooves are provided in the abutment shoulders for this purpose
Refitting
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Tap replacement cups into position. ensuring that they are seated square to abutments, if bearings have been removed.
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Lubricate large bearing race and fit to cup.
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Fit new grease seal. using suitable bell-piece and tapping seal squarely into position.
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Replace front hub assembly and road wheel.
