What's ducky328i up to? partIII

[ducky328i]

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/0922080942.jpg

UUC rtabs, meyle LCAs, powerflex LCABs, new swaybar links, koni sport adjustables, e46 m3 RSMs, Mroady RSM reinforcements, new tie rod ends, and one new passenger rear wheel bearing.

[5mall5nail5]

Fantastic!

[CrazyCoder]

What's Ducky up to?

Trouble, as usual. :stickoutt

[ducky328i]

no picture updates just yet...but wheel bearings suck:(

[ducky328i]

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/th_0923081740.jpg (http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/?action=view&current=0923081740.flv)

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/th_0930081148.jpg (http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/?action=view&current=0930081148.flv)


my car is such a pile of shit :rofl

[Hova]

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/th_0930081148.jpg (http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/?action=view&current=0930081148.flv)


my car is such a pile of shit :rofl



Mine does the same thing....140k on stock shocks...not too fun.

[Paul NJ]

Mine does the same thing....140k on stock shocks...not too fun.


haha so does mine with K on stock suspension, I'm going to replace all this +some bushings and+ tie rods, etc, just waiting for DDM to release the coilovers

[bjh102]

rear wheel bearings are no fun. :(

[ducky328i]

that wheel nut was a freaking cinch dude...i was prepared for it to be a PITA to loosen up so i put a little extra ass (cuz i have plenty to spare) into it and to my surprise i had to catch myself before the concrete did. as far as the bearing itself, i took mine to where i went to school for machine shop yesterday. my old instructor was more than happy to let me use the press out there. so it wasn't TERRIBLE...i just tore the entire trailing are off my car and carried it out there and went to town...

one thing...it still acts like there is some play in the bearing...like..the hub still wiggles just a cunt hair...granted its NOTHING like what it did in that video...but still worries me a little bit. i guess i'll find out when i put back down on the ground and get it rolling.

[bjh102]

lucky you had a press. i had to do mine with a freekin dremel drill. but i think you will always have a little play in the bearing untill some load is forced on it

[ducky328i]

i hope so...it really wasnt that bad of a job with a press and the trailing arm completely off the car. i did have to cut the inner race off the hub though...that wasn't very fun...

[Bris328is]

that wheel nut was a freaking cinch dude...i was prepared for it to be a PITA to loosen up so i put a little extra ass (cuz i have plenty to spare) into it and to my surprise i had to catch myself before the concrete did. as far as the bearing itself, i took mine to where i went to school for machine shop yesterday. my old instructor was more than happy to let me use the press out there. so it wasn't TERRIBLE...i just tore the entire trailing are off my car and carried it out there and went to town...

one thing...it still acts like there is some play in the bearing...like..the hub still wiggles just a cunt hair...granted its NOTHING like what it did in that video...but still worries me a little bit. i guess i'll find out when i put back down on the ground and get it rolling.
Did the play go away when you torqued the hub nut?

[ducky328i]

when i get the trailing arm back on the car i'll tell you :shifty


:rofl

im 'assuming' the play is in there to 'help line the axel up' and when it gets torqued that it will be all gravy baby...

[Bris328is]

when i get the trailing arm back on the car i'll tell you :shifty


:rofl

im 'assuming' the play is in there to 'help line the axel up' and when it gets torqued that it will be all gravy baby...
When you torque it the plat will go away--assure you stake the nut to keep it from backing out.

[ducky328i]

cool. what do you mean by stake the nut?

[riffman12]

Mine does the same thing....140k on stock shocks...not too fun.

ya no fun. We feel your pain

[m2pc]

cool. what do you mean by stake the nut?

After torquing the hub nut, you need to hit it with a small drift or flat-head screwdriver to lock it in place. There's 2 indents in the spline shaft made for this purpose.

IIRC my wheel bearing didn't have any play once it was seated correctly; I remember I over-pressed the hub in and there was play, so I carefully backed it out and the play went away. I too was very paranoid about the whole job; the last thing I wanted to happen was the bearing to be seated incorrectly and then die prematurely (again)!

[rbav13]

cool. what do you mean by stake the nut?

there are the little tabs you punch in on the nut, they prevent the nut from coming off.

[Bris328is]

+1 and +2--see the end of the axle--also replace the nut with a new one .

[ducky328i]

k

[ducky328i]

what tq does the axle nut have to be? i forget...

[Bris328is]

No Bently for Ducky?

[DJ Genius]

what tq does the axle nut have to be? i forget...

184 ft./lbs.

[Bris328is]

here you go Ducky Have a bently--

http://www.mikerophonerecords.com/bimmer/

[ducky328i]

No Bently for Ducky?




here you go Ducky Have a bently--

http://www.mikerophonerecords.com/bimmer/

i already have the down-loadable version of it...but i dont have the book itself. i do, however, have a chiltons and a haynes that i cross reference quite regularly...and im sure that the tq value was even in there, but i wasn't in a position to get to them at the time i asked that cuz i was on my way out the door to get to class tonight...




184 ft./lbs.


thanks

[ducky328i]

ok, well...the rear is done...

here are the casualties...
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/0923081609a.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/0923081610a.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/0923081608.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/0923081609.jpg

two of my driver side rear lug bolts were sheared in half...oops:help:

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/0923081537a.jpg
this guy wasn't really all that bad :dunno

wheel bearing remnants...
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/0929080936a.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/0929080936b.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/0929080936.jpg


RTAB remains...poor guys didn't stand a chance :rofl
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/0930081552.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1001080950.jpg
they almost literally fell out of my trailing arms...:eyecrazy

[ducky328i]

now for happier pictures...:)

new greasy RTAB in there...
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1002081057.jpg

crap finally starting to come back together
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1002081139.jpg

and back on the ground
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1002081422.jpg


begin phase two...:shifty
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1002081600.jpg

[m2pc]

Nice job man! :buttrock

It's a great feeling when things come back together and the car gets put back on the ground, ain't it? :D

Here's what my bearing did (fell apart when taking it out!):

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc200/m2pc/DSC026181024x768.jpg

and

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc200/m2pc/DSC026161024x768.jpg

[ducky328i]

like no other...

[Bluebimma]

Geez sauce, that looks like a lot of work. You know, if Tony moved there, he could hlep you. :rofl :shifty

[ducky328i]

srsly....:shifty

[Bris328is]

srsly....:shifty
be nicer to your car:D

[ducky328i]

i dont think you got the inside joke there...;)

[Bluebimma]

Not everyone is as cool as you.

[Bris328is]

i dont think you got the inside joke there...;)
On second read I see-- Tony --ha ha

[ducky328i]

i cant wait for the stupid weekend to be freaking over with and monday get here so i can finish this crap up...i want my car back...im tired of driving the beast...:(

[ducky328i]

new struts are assembled, and my front end is completely torn apart...couple questions for anyone that feels they have an answer...

1) i have powerflex LCABs...do i have to adhere to the 30 mins to get the car on the ground after being pressed in rule?
2)how do you guys break loose that upper control arm ball joint nut?:eyecrazy

[///M3Vader4dr]

^ getting angry...tis the only way

[ducky328i]

:( *sigh*

i break stuff when im angry...

[bjh102]

LOOKING GOOD DUCKY. whats going on with the front end?

[m2pc]

Are you referring to the upper ball joint on the rear trailing arm? If so, I just used two 1/2 drive sockets, put my foot on one (laying on the ground under the car) and used a long breaker bar on the other one, then torque it like crazy until it comes off.

If you're worried, soak them for a couple hours (or overnight, it works wonders!) with some PB blaster or WD-40. Just spray it all around so it soaks into the threads. These are crush nuts and stretch bolts, so they'll be a pain to get off.

Just wait until you're re-assembling it and have to torque them again to 76 ft/lbs by hand. I literally thought my arm was going to fall off when I did mine! :eyecrazy

[bikrbikr]

lookin good

[firefirefire90]

new struts are assembled, and my front end is completely torn apart...couple questions for anyone that feels they have an answer...

1) i have powerflex LCABs...do i have to adhere to the 30 mins to get the car on the ground after being pressed in rule?
2)how do you guys break loose that upper control arm ball joint nut?:eyecrazy


A breaker bar my friend. Put loads of pressure on it then release the pressure and BAM out like McCully Culkin

[REdirty6]

damn ducky your so lucky that one of the rtabs just fell out. i had to saw mine out and not only that the PO torqued down on bolts that connects the rtab to the frame with a air gun we broke 2 craftmans 18's

[ducky328i]

Are you referring to the upper ball joint on the rear trailing arm? If so, I just used two 1/2 drive sockets, put my foot on one (laying on the ground under the car) and used a long breaker bar on the other one, then torque it like crazy until it comes off.

If you're worried, soak them for a couple hours (or overnight, it works wonders!) with some PB blaster or WD-40. Just spray it all around so it soaks into the threads. These are crush nuts and stretch bolts, so they'll be a pain to get off.

Just wait until you're re-assembling it and have to torque them again to 76 ft/lbs by hand. I literally thought my arm was going to fall off when I did mine! :eyecrazy

i was actually talking more about the inner ball joint on the front lower control arm...


A breaker bar my friend. Put loads of pressure on it then release the pressure and BAM out like McCully Culkin

come over and show me how to get one in there :rofl


damn ducky your so lucky that one of the rtabs just fell out. i had to saw mine out and not only that the PO torqued down on bolts that connects the rtab to the frame with a air gun we broke 2 craftmans 18's

i had one hell of a time with my passengers side rtab...drill sawzall...the works..my driver side was beat :rofl

[Bris328is]

are you replacing the whole control arm and ball joints?

[ducky328i]

yes.

[Bris328is]

yes.
is it that the nut will not come loose or is the nut and ball joint just spinning?

[ducky328i]

well, while thats a possibility still, i have to get on the nut and get enough torque on it to break it loose. Pelican parts say to go in from the top...is that how you guys did it?

[Bris328is]

well, while thats a possibility still, i have to get on the nut and get enough torque on it to break it loose. Pelican parts say to go in from the top...is that how you guys did it?
its the only way, soak it with some WD-40 and get a wrench in there--did mine about a year ago--it was easy:)

[ducky328i]

getting LCABs out is a bitch :rofl

i just pulled the center part out with the control arm itself...but the outer ring was a pita...

[NHbmw325I]

yeah they are. I think I used a chisel to bend the outer rings inwards to get them out of the lollipops.

[firefirefire90]

McCully Culkin?

[ducky328i]

?

[firefirefire90]

:shifty

[ducky328i]

:confused

[firefirefire90]

:smiliesex

[ducky328i]

well..finally got everything put back together today, and was backing out of the driveway and bam....herpes...:(


http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1009081452a.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1009081452.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1009081442a.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1009081442.jpg

power steering said fuck you ducky...:(

[Bluebimma]

That is soooo gheysauce, what e36 common fault is it?

[Bris328is]

well -- Fuck Me to tears--that sucks--hopefully the baby does not need new shoes:)

[ducky328i]

she doesn't wear shoes yet...

[ducky328i]

well...i replaced the two commonly failing power steering hoses...using this thread. (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=124679&page=16)


http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1014081652.jpg

here is the car as it sits right now...i got about as far out the driveway the second time as i did the first time before the fluid hit the ground...best i can tell, its coming from one of the actual connections to the rack now...

its a little bit lower than it sat on the blown out 265k suspension...but its pretty stiff now...it doesnt rock hardly at all when i push down on it. i cant say it drives better cuz ive only driven it about 10ft forwards and backwards..:(

my next plan? pull a tony and just fucking delete power steering :mad

[Bluebimma]

<3 your car, its so sexy. Can i have it? :shifty

[ducky328i]

so you can have two broke ass e36s? :devillook

[Bluebimma]

so you can have two broke ass e36s? :devillook


Its gonna happen anyways...:shifty

[ducky328i]

:rofl

[Bris328is]

Ducky, I sure am envious of all the fun you are having, If I lived closer I would bring a six pack and watch.:D

[ducky328i]

i wish someone would :rofl

[Bris328is]

i wish someone would :rofl
misery loves company:)

[ducky328i]

yes it does...bout to go take it for a quick ride sans front end and power steering.

[Bluebimma]

Do et!!!

[ducky328i]

alright...just got back...man...no p/s will take some getting used to...but it beats having to replace all those expensive hoses since they are all in not so great shape...and plus im just tired of my car being dead in the driveway...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1015081121.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1015081121a.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1015081122.jpg

rear is tucking some...
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1015081122a.jpg

front still has a gap...but w/e
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1015081122b.jpg

just a little camber in the rear...
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1015081123.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1015081123a.jpg

[ducky328i]

stupid cat...:shifty

[Bluebimma]

Kitttttttttttah!!!!!

[Bris328is]

that cat is looking for a drink of rad fluid:confused

[ducky328i]

i've made a decision..i'm a pansy, and i want my power steering back...

[Bluebimma]

You can never be like me until you harness the power! Muahhahaha :shifty

[ducky328i]

i prefer my flickable light steering as opposed to having to work to steer my car...

[pac0]

Heh tell me about it...I still need to reconnect the lines and fill the reservoir.

[ducky328i]

why on earth would me changing my suspension cause my power steering hoses to fail...:( ...ugh im so sick of this car

[328icod]

Ducky's car - "oh, so my suspension isn't good enough eh?!? well well, we'll see how you like this"

[pac0]

The hoses failed...or did you fail?

[ducky328i]

hoses, and now the banjo bolt coming from the hard lines to the rack...

[m2pc]

A bolt with a name like that, it's an automatic fail! :P

If you do the PSDM (Power Steering Delete Mod) be sure to do the BSAM (Bus Steering Wheel Addition Mod) at the same time! :buttrock

[ducky328i]

drove around sans power steering today...i want it back.

[m2pc]

So what's wrong with the Banjo bolt? Are there 2 metal washers on either side like the Vanos solenoid? Can you just unbolt it, replace the washers, and tighten it back up, or is it time for a Z3 rack? :redspot

[ducky328i]

not sure...gonna try the new washers first....i just think its fucked up that all this happens at once...when it rains it fucking pours...

[pac0]

You ain't kidding either... When I pulled my motor out and took her apart, 3 or 4 things failed after re installation. Coil pack, AIT sensor, and something else. Prior to that, one time my slave cylinder went bad and right after installing a new one my car wouldn't start. The fuel pump went. How? lol

[ducky328i]

i just want to replace those washers...and it all be fine...is that srsly too much to ask?

[apexW36]

i just want to replace those washers...and it all be fine...is that srsly too much to ask?


apparantly yes... lmao on the bus steering wheel mod. Everything goes wrong. Have you not felt the personality of your e36 before? She is obviously pissed :shifty

I'm really interested in your build though. Keep it goin! Gives us udder guys hope!


Can I has Euro lisence plate holder? :D

[ducky328i]

what do you want to know...?

[apexW36]

what do you want to tell me?

[ducky328i]

:shifty

[ducky328i]

ugh...someone come tow this piece of shit out of my driveway. i'm done with it.

[thedude60126]

not sure...gonna try the new washers first....i just think its fucked up that all this happens at once...when it rains it fucking pours...


You ain't kidding. It your banjo bolts. Had the same thing happen to me. Good luck man don't give up.

[thedude60126]

alright...just got back...man...no p/s will take some getting used to...but it beats having to replace all those expensive hoses since they are all in not so great shape...and plus im just tired of my car being dead in the driveway...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1015081121.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1015081121a.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1015081122.jpg

rear is tucking some...
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1015081122a.jpg

front still has a gap...but w/e
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1015081122b.jpg

just a little camber in the rear...
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1015081123.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p268/ducky328i/suspension%20job/1015081123a.jpg

Kitty Party

[Phillips0417]

Now that's no way for a moderator wanna-be big-shot to talk about the super famous E36 now is it??! lol They're old buddy, keep it up and it'll be ok.

[ducky328i]

You ain't kidding. It your banjo bolts. Had the same thing happen to me. Good luck man don't give up.

you had your banjo bolts fail? seriously? it wasn't the rack or anything? just the bolts? if you say yes you may have just single handedly given me the slightest little boost i needed...


Now that's no way for a moderator wanna-be big-shot to talk about the super famous E36 now is it??! lol They're old buddy, keep it up and it'll be ok.
wanna-be-big shot? rrriight...i dont want to be anything...if you think im a big shot you are sadly mistake :rofl

and i know its old...but im just tired of it being dead in my driveway...and im getting pretty fucking frustrated with it...i just wanna drive it...my ford is getting old fast :(

[Phillips0417]

lol, breaking news...your Ford IS old..hah! Keep working on it, you'll be back driving it in no time...till it breaks again, and you'll fix it. Why you say? Because you love it! :)

[ducky328i]

love/hate....right now...mostly hate.

[pac0]

Well if it helps I have an entire PS assembly from my old car...lines and all.

[thedude60126]

you had your banjo bolts fail? seriously? it wasn't the rack or anything? just the bolts? if you say yes you may have just single handedly given me the slightest little boost i needed...


wanna-be-big shot? rrriight...i dont want to be anything...if you think im a big shot you are sadly mistake :rofl

and i know its old...but im just tired of it being dead in my driveway...and im getting pretty fucking frustrated with it...i just wanna drive it...my ford is getting old fast :(


Yes I replaced my banjo bolts and it worked for me. No leeks

[ducky328i]

well theres my motivation for the day....

[m2pc]

Yes I replaced my banjo bolts and it worked for me. No leeks

Yeah you really don't want any onions in the power steering system -- they begin to smell after awhile! :lol

[ducky328i]

:shifty

[Bluebimma]

:shifty

[ducky328i]

i would really like to be outside fixing my crap...but the wife is at work, and i gots the kiddo...:(

[apexW36]

put his arse to work!

[Bris328is]

Yeah you really don't want any onions in the power steering system -- they begin to smell after awhile! :lol
I thought it was funny:D

[m2pc]

I thought it was funny:D

Finally someone on my side LOL... I wouldn't have thought of it had we not just had some crockpot meal with leeks in it.

Ducky, do what I do, stick the kid outside (in the shade and away from flying sparks, etc.) and let him watch you fix your car. I stick both our kids in a double stroller while I wash the car, change the oil, etc. They love it! :D

Heck, he'll probably be inheriting the car someday, gotta get him started on it sooner or later! :buttrock

[Bris328is]

when my son was younger I put him in that damn swing, I got the battery operated one so I would not have to wind it. He would just sit and enjoy:buttrock

[ducky328i]

Finally someone on my side LOL... I wouldn't have thought of it had we not just had some crockpot meal with leeks in it.

Ducky, do what I do, stick the kid outside (in the shade and away from flying sparks, etc.) and let him watch you fix your car. I stick both our kids in a double stroller while I wash the car, change the oil, etc. They love it! :D

Heck, he'll probably be inheriting the car someday, gotta get him started on it sooner or later! :buttrock


when my son was younger I put him in that damn swing, I got the battery operated one so I would not have to wind it. He would just sit and enjoy:buttrock

first of...my kid is a girl, and secondly, she's teething...so no happily sitting there playing with keys on a ring while daddy works...more like...neighbors calling DHR cuz fat guy next door is crawling around under crappy BMW while his neglected daughter sits in a swing crying....:(

[m2pc]

first of...my kid is a girl, and secondly, she's teething...so no happily sitting there playing with keys on a ring while daddy works...more like...neighbors calling DHR cuz fat guy next door is crawling around under crappy BMW while his neglected daughter sits in a swing crying....:(

Hmm, teething kid = no working on BMW :nono (and no sleep either!) :(

It's funny, the kids do great but then want to come out at the worst possible time, like when the car is all rinsed and the sun is starting to dry the water and make water spots! :(

You need a babysitter so you can have some "alone time" with your car, LOL :lol

[ducky328i]

she's been in daycare for a few months...but we pulled her out cuz we are saving for a house....100 bucks a week adds up fast. what sucks...this is the first week she's out of daycare :rofl

[Bris328is]

she's been in daycare for a few months...but we pulled her out cuz we are saving for a house....100 bucks a week adds up fast. what sucks...this is the first week she's out of daycare :rofl
She is better off at home with mommy and daddy:stickoutt

[ponchiz318]

.......nyquil will do the trick. Just a shot.

[m2pc]

She is better off at home with mommy and daddy:stickoutt

+1 cheaper and better for the kids!

[ducky328i]

while i agree with you 100%....i'd really like my car to work :(.../selfishness

[ducky328i]

so...after a week or so of just walking back and forth past my car in the driveway, ignoring it, and putting it off out of frustration...i crawled back under it today and got the banjo bolts out of the steering rack and ran around town for pretty much the rest of the day looking for new crush washers...wtf...out of all the rinky dink places in my town no one had a fucking crush washer big enough..oh well...so what do i do? call the stealer...they had them so me and the wifey made it a date...drove 40 miles to the stealer in huntsville, had a nice dinner and meant to go watch a movie while we there (no theater in my town) but we got sidetracked at a store where she bought a sexay new dress for like $20 bucks and some other junk...i got a new pair of vans for $25...no complaints...:)

anyways...hope to put all the PS shit back together in the morning...im kinda past motivated on getting it fixed so im not moving fast...im honestly just kinda pissed at it more than anything...but i did splurge and by it an SSK...:devillook...anyways...hope it'll have a non-leaky PS system tomorrow...

oh yeah...did i mention it didn't get above 40* here all fucking day?! fucking cold as balls...

[roarf]

Yay ducky!! :clap Dude, it was 40 deg. all day here too, and now it's 34. :mad

[Tefal]

I've been away from here lately, but if the crush washers were not too badly damaged then you can gently heat the washers with a blow torch to soften them up and re-use them, old school trick :D

I'd also be checking inside the steering rack boots for any signs of fluid, snip the metal clip off and pull the boot back, any fluid in the boot is a bad sign the rack is on the way out, if good then zip tie the boot back on and celebrate with a beer ;)

How was the wheel bearing after you tightened the nut? any play? and did you remember to peen the end of the driveshaft nut over?
Also, how easy did the hub flange(bit wheel bolts to) go inside the bearing? it should have been a tight fit all the way down

[thedude60126]

Good Luck man. These babies truly know how to push all the buttons. There have been multiple occasions with me where my wife will come out side because I have been swearing so loud someone has complained. Gotta love it.

[ducky328i]

How was the wheel bearing after you tightened the nut? any play? and did you remember to peen the end of the driveshaft nut over?
Also, how easy did the hub flange(bit wheel bolts to) go inside the bearing? it should have been a tight fit all the way down

on the short drive i got to take it one without PS, it didnt shake at all...when i actually pressed it back on, i was pretty nervous because it actually still had a little play in it, but once it was back on the axle it was pretty tight. and yeah i peened the nut.

and yeah the flange was a tight fit...it was a press fit like it was supposed to be. but i took my entire rear trailing arm to where i went to school for machine shop and i used their press so it wasn't that hard at all...worst part was cutting the inner race off of the hub...

[ducky328i]

Good Luck man. These babies truly know how to push all the buttons. There have been multiple occasions with me where my wife will come out side because I have been swearing so loud someone has complained. Gotta love it.

so true :rofl


my neighbors know to keep quiet when i pull out the sawzall :rofl

[Tefal]

worst part was cutting the inner race off of the hub...I find a angle grinder very useful for this, you create a flat, get it as close to the hub centre as possible, then using a sharp chisel strike it with a hammer and it cracks the race, leaving you to slide it off, takes three minutes :alright

good one for any others here to remember :)

[ducky328i]

i was in a state funded and stocked machine shop that was completely at my disposal...believe me...it would have only been hard had i been at home ;)

[Tefal]

i was in a state funded and stocked machine shop that was completely at my disposal...believe me...it would have only been hard had i been at home ;)
:redspot what's next for the car?

[ducky328i]

getting my power steering fixed as soon as i man up and face the cold outside :rofl

[ducky328i]

got the entire power steering system put back together today...tested it out and it didn't explode in the driveway....better than my last few attempts :rofl then i had to pack up and go to school....tomorrow is first road test with new suspension AND ps...:D

[Chistakoff]

Goodluck