LX450 rear bearings question (1 Viewer)

[skhochay]

my LX450 is 1996 - I have done front bearings re-grease twice and replace them "cone bearings" once, that is understandable maintenance , my question what do I need to do for the rear wheel bearings as they are sealed ball bearings, - do I need to replace them too? and how difficult the job , I do not have a press .

TY

 

[bigredmachine]

they are not sealed and can be serviced like the front bearings. you would need a tub of grease, hob seals, axle shaft gaskets and you may want to consider replacing the axle seals since the axle shafts com out anyways

 

[skhochay]

they are not sealed and can be serviced like the front bearings. you would need a tub of grease, hob seals, axle shaft gaskets and you may want to consider replacing the axle seals since the axle shafts com out anyways

was trying to do my LX100 was not able to get to the guts . I suppose LX450 have same setup as LC100 or not?

 

[bigredmachine]

was trying to do my LX100 was not able to get to the guts . I suppose LX450 have same setup as LC100 or not?

nope two different style axles.

lc80/lx450 rear axle is a full floater axle, these wheel bearings are serviceable and are tapered roller bearings.

lc100/lx470 rear axle is a semi float axle, these wheel bearings are pressed onto the axle and are not serviceable, they are replacement only

 

[Rusty Marlin]

I might be wrong, but are you sure the rears are sealed units? I'm fairly confident that the rear bearings are set up very similar to the fronts with the exception of the lock nuts. They are round with lock screws and take a spanner wrench to adjust.

The outer bearings are interchangeable front and rear, those are tapered roller bearings.

 

[Rusty Marlin]

bigred beat me to it....

 

[bigredmachine]

full floater rear axle exploded view

 

[bigredmachine]

semi float axle exploded view

 

[skhochay]

semi float axle exploded viewView attachment 1852288

Looks like the rear bearings are the same as front?

 

[rolliges]

Rear bearings are usually in great shape; just some fresh grease and seals are necessary (so I've heard).

 

[Cruiserdrew]

Looks like the rear bearings are the same as front?

Yes-the same. The exact same which is cool. The seal set-up is different. But it is totally serviceable and you should do that. Keep the bearing pre-load high and check the adjustment often. (every 2 years or so)

 

[skhochay]

Rear bearings are usually in great shape; just some fresh grease and seals are necessary (so I've heard).

I can't find the inter seal for the rear you have a part by any chance TY

 

[Woofythewolf]

courtesy of rockauto: (where I got mine from, I think I got Timken for both bearings and seals)

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...+l6,1276680,brake+&+wheel+hub,wheel+seal,1860

SKF 24642
TIMKEN 226285
WJB WS226285
BECK/ARNLEY 0522680

 

[rolliges]

I can't find the inter seal for the rear you have a part by any chance TY

Call @cruiseroutfit

 

[Tools R Us]

We don't use the axle seal, just let gear oil lube the bearings.

 

[BILT4ME]

We don't use the axle seal, just let gear oil lube the bearings.

 

[skhochay]

We don't use the axle seal, just let gear oil lube the bearings.

you not joking? or you are

 

[Tools R Us]

you not joking? or you are

Not joking, most full float axle don't have that seal and the bearings run on gear oil.

 

[rolliges]

So, do you grease the bearings before installing?

 

[Tools R Us]

So, do you grease the bearings before installing?

Just a little bit for preload setting, lube before the axle is filled.