Replacing wheel bearings - rear 83

[dan filipi]

I have various munched sockets from doing the same over the years. I bet harbor freight has a cheap set of sockets made for this very task.

 

[danf]

I sure wouldn't wanta make that bet, I'd lose.... :swoon:

 

[Pony Ruiz]

I am about ready to give this another go....

How tight/loose is the sleeve supposed to be between the two bearings.

thx

 

[Pony Ruiz]

Got the rear all done - went smoooooothe.

the front? Well I am wondering if there is a spacer in there like the 83 rear. I had these bearings removed by a shop. They gave me a bag of parts and I was on my way.

No where to be had was/is a sleeve for the front like the back.

I would not have questioned it but noticed on one of my comstar rims there is a sleeve in the front.

no worries I pulled a sleeve out of one of those (i have extras!)to use if needed.

Q is: the inside of the 83 front is different than the earlier 80-82 rims - is the spacer needed or not?.

Parts fiche shows one. I am thinking the p.o. left it out when the bearings were installed (oem bearings) or the fiche is wrong and there wasn't one to begin with or the shop didn't give me the sleeve.

just trying to verify and not speculate

thanks

 

[cyborg]

Safer to use a socket on the outer race only.

that thought did cross my mind.

also when using the old bearing, you can get it stuck in the wheel if it gets a little off center/straight. socket IS the best way to go if you don't have a set of bearing drivers

 

[Pony Ruiz]

I did the all thread and washer method. worked great. just touching the outer race with the washer.

 

[slabghost]

My factory service manual makes no mention of a sleeve between the front wheel bearings. That said. I'm still not sure.

 

[Pony Ruiz]

Dan has an 83 doesn't he?

Sunnbobb on ngw chimed in - there is a spacer!

Yes!

 

[toytender01]

spacer yes

 

[danf]

Well guy's, anytime I wanta know if I have a part missing ect. I go to this site and key in my ride, I like that it has a complete diagram of my 81, and many other models as well, it's a good site to have in your favorites... https://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorc ... 81/o/m2337

 

[toytender01]

I use the Cheap cycke parts site