Quick wheel bearing replacement Q
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Quick wheel bearing replacement Q
Hey all,
I'm replacing a rear wheel stud this weekend, and obviously replacing the wheel bearing as well. My question is do I really have to replace the circlip that holds the bearing in? J001-26-139A I think is the part #, I ordered one but I won't have it in time and I'd really like to just do it and reuse the clip, but the diagram says to replace it. Anyone know? I've never seen the clip mentioned in "bearing replacement" write ups.
I'm replacing a rear wheel stud this weekend, and obviously replacing the wheel bearing as well. My question is do I really have to replace the circlip that holds the bearing in? J001-26-139A I think is the part #, I ordered one but I won't have it in time and I'd really like to just do it and reuse the clip, but the diagram says to replace it. Anyone know? I've never seen the clip mentioned in "bearing replacement" write ups.
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In my experience, there is a good chance of bending the c-clips, e-clips, and circlips on disassembly or reassembly. Usually it's just a little bit of bending, and they are made from a soft steel that can easily be bent back. Like many parts, OEMs find it easier and better CYA to recommend replacement of all of them all of the time. Plus, it only takes a few minutes for a mechanic to use up $5 or $10 of labor.
As such (and for reasons like not being able to get replacements quickly) I usually reuse clips. Before I remove it, I check out how it fits (snug on the ID, snug on the OD, clearance all around?). I always use the proper tool to remove the clip, stretching it as little as possible, and carefully inspect it before using it again. If it's slightly bent I bend it back to restore the original fit.
Dave
As such (and for reasons like not being able to get replacements quickly) I usually reuse clips. Before I remove it, I check out how it fits (snug on the ID, snug on the OD, clearance all around?). I always use the proper tool to remove the clip, stretching it as little as possible, and carefully inspect it before using it again. If it's slightly bent I bend it back to restore the original fit.
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You can easily re-use the old clip unless you seriously mangle it. It's so large it's hard to damage it.
Have fun
You can easily re-use the old clip unless you seriously mangle it. It's so large it's hard to damage it.
Have fun
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Having done the job today, I seriously can't see how you could possibly mangle that clip, its freakin huge. Project went off without a hitch, had the stud and bearing replaced and reinstalled in 45 minutes flat. Thanks for the advice though, much appriciated. I read the write up a couple days before this post and it was cake to do the job with the info. My car has probably only been out in the rain a few times, let alone snow or the like, so everything came apart like the car was brand new.
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