When do you replace wheel bearings on a Harley Davidson?
Typically, at a 10,000 mile service, or when replacing a tire, the Harley wheel bearings would be serviced. This meant, removing the wheel bearing seals, removing and thoroughly cleaning the bearings, checking bearing end play, repacking the bearings, and replacing the wheel bearing seals.
Where can I get wheel bearing replacement kit?
I purchased the wheel bearing replacement kit (remover and installer, part no. 740010) and puller shaft and pilot for my model year bike (25mm, part no. 740030) from George’s Garage.
What can cause wheel bearings to wear down?
However, they can be damaged. They are especially vulnerable if you hit a pothole, tall curb, or a speed bump at a brisk speed. If water, mud, road salt, or sand get past the seal and touch the bearings, it will contaminate the grease, causing the bearings to prematurely wear down, eventually leading to failure.
Where are wheel bearings located in a car?
Wheel bearings are important components of a vehicle’s braking, steering and suspension systems. The one-piece hub assembly, located between the drive axle and the brake disc or drums, incorporates the hub, wheel bearings, ABS wheel speed sensor and mounting flange.
When do you need to replace wheel bearings?
If bearings go bad at one wheel, it is not necessary to replace the bearings at the other wheel on the same axle. Don’t let someone talk you into work that is not needed. Get the price estimate for wheel bearing replacement for your make and model of car.
When did they stop using Harley wheel bearings?
Up until 1999, the motor company used conventional, serviceable Harley wheel bearings. These were high quality bearings made by Timken.
Can a double row wheel bearing be greased?
Only tapered roller wheel bearings can be greased. A double row ball bearing found in most cars is sealed for life and can only be replaced if bad. What is the average life of a wheel bearing? As we mentioned, in many cars wheel bearings can last the lifetime of a vehicle.
How do you seal wheel bearings on a Harley?
They were packed with grease and set against a bearing race with a wheel bearing seal on the outside end of the wheel hub to block out the elements and seal in grease. Typically, at a 10,000 mile service, or when replacing a tire, the Harley wheel bearings would be serviced.