Noise from rear wheel.

[Fluke]

I have started to notice a noise that sounds like its coming from the passenger rear wheel. It's less noticeable at low speeds, but I hear a low constant rumble at speed, that sounds almost like road/tyre noise. I don't hear it coming from any where else so think it may be a wheel bearing on its way out. How expensive is it to get a bearing replaced?

[planetsurfer2]

I paid £210 for two rear hubs last year. If you have a proper ramp, they are not too bad to replace.

[Fluke]

I don't have access to a ramp, but have twirled a few spinners in my time. How hard/easy is the job? Is there a guide anywhere?

[tony.r123]

Sounds like a wheel bearing to me

[Ewen@Clark Motorsport]

If it is the bearing we have brand new OEM for £80

 

http://www.clarkmotorsport.co.uk/parts/Rear-Hub-and-Bearing/43210-AL505

[planetsurfer2]

Instructions from zmanalex

Managed to get everything loose apart from the top 17mm bolts attaching the carrier that are recessed.Yes it is tight, however if you can get the drive shaft joint far enough back then you will get in but you may find then you require a slim line socket.

 

In this instance I would advise you just to disconnect the drive shaft from the diff. which should only take you minutes, it is a flat flange so you will not lose any diff fluid.

 

Now you will find that the drive shaft will slide far enough from the hub to get the last bolt out.

Refit the 4 bolts by around 6 threads and gently tap the heads of the bolts

uniformly so that it comes out square.

[Fluke]

Are there any instructions on removing the hub? I don't have access to a press for the bearing, so I would need to take the whole unit out and take it to a garage to swap them over.

[planetsurfer2]

I bought new hubs, it's easier than trying to get the old hubs separated from the bearings.

[Fluke]

I bought new hubs, it's easier than trying to get the old hubs separated from the bearings.

 

So replace it with this unit?

 

[planetsurfer2]

Yes. I'd source it from Clark Motorsport.

[Fluke]

I found an article that shows how to replace the parts.

 

http://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-suspension-diy/290966-diy-rear-wheel-bearing-removal-2.html

 

It says that the bearing assembly still needs to be pressed onto the hub assembly?

 

[Ewen@Clark Motorsport]

Yes that's correct you will need to have the hub assembly pressed out then fitted to the new bearing. If you strip the unit off yourself you might find a local friendly garage that will press it out and in for you for some beer tokens

[Fluke]

If I took it to a garage, how much do think I would be looking at to get it all done?

[ph 7]

I think I paid £50 to my guy for the switch over recently.

[Ewen@Clark Motorsport]

That's sounds about right, an hours labour should see it done.