Repack Front Wheel Bearings

[DK]

Thanks for all the feedback, gang.

You were a big help.

DK

[driver3]

Funny thing was... my first wheel bearing change was from the dealer. I did the second one with the planetisuzoo article. You could tell there was water in the hubs on the 2nd change. Upon change #3, the one after I did my own, they were perfect. Every repack I have done has resulted in NO water in my hubs. I use the synthetic grease was well, which may not make a difference there, the seals are the same brands people talk about here, but the most important thing I think is to wire brush the external cap and the hub each time down to the clean metal, and silicon gasket the cap back on. Very important in my book. I've got about 130k on mine now... and it's running like a top! (new engine from isuzu at 103k)...

Also, I was under the impression we needed to repack the wheelbearings each 15K... I don't carry my manual in my pocket so someone has to help out with this one.

[Amnesia]

I personally wouldn't fret about waiting an extra 30k miles or so... I bought my VX with 31K on it. It now has around 130k and I swear that I'm going to do the front wheel bearings and the timing belt one of these days!

When I do, I'll report how good or bad of an idea that was to wait that long!

[WormGod]

40K miles and nil a brake job or bearing repack. Runs great though. I tend to hold off for the "Must Be Done Now" situation. Not too concerned either since I do about 95% of my own work and procrastinate about when I will even get around to doing any of it.

[Dare2Dream]

My mechanic quoted me $80 for the bearings repack last year, so $400 sounds steep. You should check around for a better price.