Anyone changed an L322 range rover rear wheel bearing DIY?

[reb78]

As above really. I think my nearside rear needs doing but I am guessing from the lack of 'how to's' on the internet that its not all that common to do them at home? Its sat in the shed since March and I dont really want a big garage bill at the moment!

 

[Ubique]

You need a press, and whilst you've got the hub out, I'd do the toe link as access will be easier.

Don't worry too much about the 'special tools', sockets, old bearing races ground down, bits of scaffolding etc. can be used for a one (or two) off job.

 

[sako243]

As above really. I think my nearside rear needs doing but I am guessing from the lack of 'how to's' on the internet that its not all that common to do them at home? Its sat in the shed since March and I dont really want a big garage bill at the moment!

If you go over to the fullfat website and look in the wiki the LR workshop manuals are available for download. I found the complete one for my 2011 there and luckily it went down to the detail (which order of o rings and spacers for the suspension strut air bags) that I needed. I'd imagine it details how to do a bearing change.

 

[reb78]

You need a press, and whilst you've got the hub out, I'd do the toe link as access will be easier.

Don't worry too much about the 'special tools', sockets, old bearing races ground down, bits of scaffolding etc. can be used for a one (or two) off job.




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Thanks that. Thats handy. So carrier off the vehicle... i cant remember but will this then need an alignment check when it goes back together?

I have a huge fly press but not hydraulic. The handle is 6ft so in combination with the gearing created with the thread this might wind the old one out and push the new one in! Its a two person job though.

 

[reb78]

If you go over to the fullfat website and look in the wiki the LR workshop manuals are available for download. I found the complete one for my 2011 there and luckily it went down to the detail (which order of o rings and spacers for the suspension strut air bags) that I needed. I'd imagine it details how to do a bearing change.

Thanks. Will take another look.

 

[Ubique]

Yep, take the knuckle off - it'll need an alignment, which is why I suggested replacing the toe link whilst you're at it. The bearing isn't too tight, I've done them before with a 10tonne hydraulic puller, you do need to rig up something to push the wheel hub out of the bearing, if you use a press, you need a really large diameter section of steel tube.

 

[reb78]

I have a 10 (maybe 12) tonne sykes puller set (this one in fact - https://www.cromwell.co.uk/shop/aut...raulic-puller-and-separator-kit/p/SYK5032857R) if that helps with the job? Think that could pull the hub out?

 

[Ubique]

That's very similar to mine so yes - you push the hub out of the bearing, not pull, using that type.