While working my project to refresh the 99 LX's front suspension with new ball joints, CV axles, tie-rod ends, I pulled the knuckle. The previous owner did a good job of replacing the wheel bearings and seals. The bearings were nice and smooth.
From what I can tell, the CV axle and spindle bearings are original. The spindle bearings were greased, though when turning them I can tell they need to be serviced or replaced. Unfortunately, I don't find a lot of information around the net about replacing spindle bearings or the brass bushings for a 100 series. I may not be using the correct terms for my search.
I'm not sure if I need to replace the spindle bearings as preventative maintenance (235,000) miles or should I just clean up the existing bearings and look wear and grease? I ordered the Slee 54mm spindle bearing grease tool. Also, I saw no spindle bearing wear marks on the original CV axle that I just removed.
What would you do?
From what I can tell, the CV axle and spindle bearings are original. The spindle bearings were greased, though when turning them I can tell they need to be serviced or replaced. Unfortunately, I don't find a lot of information around the net about replacing spindle bearings or the brass bushings for a 100 series. I may not be using the correct terms for my search.
I'm not sure if I need to replace the spindle bearings as preventative maintenance (235,000) miles or should I just clean up the existing bearings and look wear and grease? I ordered the Slee 54mm spindle bearing grease tool. Also, I saw no spindle bearing wear marks on the original CV axle that I just removed.
What would you do?