Some guy on fb screwed up an install and shortly later I needed to do a wheel bearing so wrote up a guide. Hopefully it's helpful. C&C are always appreciated.
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Perfect timing! I need to do mine and have been looking for a guide for the IX. -
PRetty good, only thing I am not sure I agree on is removal of the race, but I am not sure the best method to remove it either. You can easily damage the hub if you are not careful.
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That's what my friend (professional mechanic) taught me to do years ago and my neighbor (also professional mechanic) never mentioned anything when I did this method in front of him. Not that that means anything. I asked my friend, "wouldn't that hurt the hub?" and he said, "nah, won't make a bit of difference." And it hasn't. I have also definitely cut the hub far worse than that removal.
That said, I did some quick googling and this method seems pretty solid. I'll probably give it a shot next time I need to do this. https://youtu.be/qLNgc7BwCMsAWD > RWDComment
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Nice write up! I’ve removed the bearing race that way many times as well without issue, probably at least 15 or more times on several vehicles. I’ve nicked the hub a few times but it had no effect on anything. That YouTube video looks like a great alternative though, I’ll have to use that method in the future. Good find!Comment
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