Front wheel bearing question

[Glaze]

Has anyone cut and sanded the locating dowel on the wheel bearing hub face (steering knuckle)? I have a spare LHF wheel bearing only but my RHS has failed. Thought either sides were interchangeable. Need it sorted urgently so would want to know whether it’s worthwhile to do. Cheers

 

[krusing]

Yes, they are interchangeable, can be used on either side, pending it’s ok,
As you don’t want to be introducing another fault with a s/h faulty unit,
But yes could be used to get you going again

Did the Allen bolt snap off ?
Very unusual, as they are high tensile bolts,
Don’t think new bolts are still available, however head to a wrecker, and buy a set for one side and replace all of them to get you by.

 

[Glaze]

Yes, they are interchangeable, can be used on either side, pending it’s ok,
As you don’t want to be introducing another fault with a s/h faulty unit,
But yes could be used to get you going again

Did the Allen bolt snap off ?
Very unusual, as they are high tensile bolts,
Don’t think new bolts are still available, however head to a wrecker, and buy a set for one side and replace all of them to get you by.

Okay thanks mate, the wheel studs on the RHS snapped off so have to replace the bearing. I tried lining up the bearing last night and it doesn’t work with the dowel location and ABS sensor hole unfortunately, I think only non-ABS are either sided

 

[krusing]

Okay thanks mate, the wheel studs on the RHS snapped off so have to replace the bearing. I tried lining up the bearing last night and it doesn’t work with the dowel location and ABS sensor hole unfortunately, I think only non-ABS are either sided

Ahh, that’s right, yes ABS,
Forgot about that.
Maybe head to a wrecker.

 

[vc commodore]

Okay thanks mate, the wheel studs on the RHS snapped off so have to replace the bearing. I tried lining up the bearing last night and it doesn’t work with the dowel location and ABS sensor hole unfortunately, I think only non-ABS are either sided

If it's just the studs, just swap out the snapped studs with the good studs....Problem solved and money kept in your pocket

 

[Glaze]

Just had a go at it and can confirm ABS wheel bearings for front are one sided only, only 2 bolt holes lined up

 

[Glaze]

H

If it's just the studs, just swap out the snapped studs with the good studs....Problem solved and money kept in your pocket

How can you remove the studs? Grinder?

 

[vc commodore]

H

How can you remove the studs? Grinder?

Snapped ones, a small bolt on the top and hit the bolt with a hammer until they come out

The good ones, have a wheel nut flush with the top of the stud and hit the wheel nut with a hammer until they come out.

 

[Glaze]

Yeah sweet as changed over the studs no dramas cheers