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Subject:rear wheel bearings
From:Jake Beaulieu
Date:Fri, 17 Sep 2004 17:35:33 -0700

Hello,

I am in the process of replacing the rear wheel bearings on my air cooled 1982 Westy.  I am pretty far into the job (bearing housing is sitting on my work bench) and was looking for a little guidance before I really got into the bearings.  Is anyone aware of a good write up for this job?  I have searched the archives, westfalia.com, and the type2.com library and I can't find one.

I'll take this opportunity to say thank goodness for the Schley striker wrench for the rear axle nut!  I couldn't believe how effective that tool is.  After bending a 3/4' craftsman breaker bar I didn't think I would ever get that nut off!

Thanks,

Jake

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