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mtbmitch
Groupie Joined: 15 Sep 2013 Location: Boise, idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 91 |
Topic: Wheel Bearing Service Posted: 20 Jul 2016 at 11:43pm |
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I did the wheel bearing service myself. Replaced inner seals and bearings Also took the lip off the d rings. This lip was causing issues getting the preload correct on the wheel bearings. Took about 2 hours to do the job. Next time hopefully 1.5 hours.
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enjoy the fresh air
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ronahue
Senior Member Joined: 02 Jun 2015 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 316 |
Posted: 08 Jul 2016 at 4:36pm | |
I had the wheel bearings done today I thought it was $110 per wheel plus parts but was actually per axle total $146. It is a good thing I had them done as grease was just beginning to bypass the seal on the left wheel.
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Ron & Sharon
2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 7:13pm | |
My local mechanic recently charged me $150 for 2 axles (4 wheels), including new seals.
If you just do weekend trips every summer you can go a few years between service. Definitely do it before a big trip.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 6:12pm | |
The recommended interval for service is every 12 months.
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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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WillThrill
Senior Member Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 298 |
Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 4:32pm | |
Yeah, that sounds like good preventative maintenance, though shopping around might not be a bad idea. The dealer is usually the priciest option.
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"Not all those who wander are lost." Tolkien
2014 Hood River 177 2005 GMC Envoy XL |
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ronahue
Senior Member Joined: 02 Jun 2015 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 316 |
Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 3:40pm | |
Thank you, it sounded reasonable. I don't know the recommended interval but the trailer is 13 months old and around 10,000 miles since we are leaving on another 8,000-10000 mile trip in a couple of weeks I just want it done
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Ron & Sharon
2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated |
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WillThrill
Senior Member Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 298 |
Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 3:33pm | |
+1 What is the recommended interval between these services? I would imagine that it's at least 10k miles and probably more.
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"Not all those who wander are lost." Tolkien
2014 Hood River 177 2005 GMC Envoy XL |
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GlibGuy
Groupie Joined: 14 Apr 2015 Location: Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 65 |
Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 3:20pm | |
That's probably in the ball park. The amount is likely coming out of a rate book. If you have any tire dealers that do service work they would probably do it for less.
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MICK
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ronahue
Senior Member Joined: 02 Jun 2015 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 316 |
Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 3:02pm | |
My dealer has quoted $110 per wheel to service the bearings and inspect the brakes on my 179. This is a job I do not want to do myself. Is this reasonable?
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Ron & Sharon
2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated |
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