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Subject:Re: Wheel bearings
From:Carrington, Tom
Date:Tue, 22 Feb 2000 13:30:24 -0500

I have some info on this at:

http://volksweb.relitech.com/frntbrg.htm

The pictures didn't come out too great, but you should be able to get the
idea.

TomC
tcarrington@relitech.com
http://www.relitech.com/tomc
http://volksweb.relitech.com
85 Vanagon Crew Cab
82 Westy diesel=>gas conversion
65 Notchback

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Sullivan [SMTP:Steve@NORTHWESTWATCH.ORG]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 12:45 PM
> To:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject:      Wheel bearings
>
> How often should the front and rear wheel bearings be regreased? Or is
> this
> a maintenance-free item, like on my Honda?
>
> If it is something that needs to be done, can someone point me to some
> instructions or information (in addition to Bentley)? How complex a job is
> this? Right now I'm replacing my CV boots and while I'm in there . . .
>
> Many thanks!
>
> Steve
> 84 Westy "Calvin"