Today was just my second time wheeling with the new '97 Cruiser and I blew the front left wheel bearing seal I guess. Started with ABS problems when almost at a stop. The ABS came on aggressivly and the car lurched to the right as if the front right wheel was locking and not the left. Then I smelt burning grease - jacked up the front left wheel and saw the rim was a half inch thick in grease splatter and more grease draining from the wheel which had considerable wobble/play in it. I was a 100 miles from home up in the San Bernadino mountains but nought else to do but limp home as slowly as possible. I know this was probably not a great thing to do but saw little alternative as my daughter who was with me got sick.
My manual does not say much - what should I expect to do? Parts to buy? The truck has done 108,000 miles so is this the time to do the Birfield thing? Any help before I start dismanteling much appreciated.
Mike Stevens
My manual does not say much - what should I expect to do? Parts to buy? The truck has done 108,000 miles so is this the time to do the Birfield thing? Any help before I start dismanteling much appreciated.
Mike Stevens