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Subject:Re: wheel bearings
From:neil
Date:Wed, 20 Sep 2006 22:57:09 -0400

--- James Vidal <james@PBCLIBRARY.ORG> wrote:

> My wheel bearings need to be replaced.(1991) I'm
> wondering how hard a job this is and if anyone has
> some tips thanks Jim

From what I've read on the rears, the first thing that
comes to mind is getting the big nut off..... safely.
i.e. you will be imparting a lot of torque to loosen
the axle nut. Try getting the nut loose with van in
gear/e-brake on, while the tires are on the ground;
NOT when the van is up on blocks.

Cheers,

Neil Nicholson.
1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.

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