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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: AlleyNiki on November 10, 2011, 05:10:00 AM

Title: Hi again.. rear wheel bearing rumbles. Easy to replace?
Post by: AlleyNiki on November 10, 2011, 05:10:00 AM

Hi guys,

Thanks for the help in the past.   :)

Lately there's been a lot of noise coming from the rear right wheel. It's bearing noise, that's for sure (i jacked up that wheel, disconnected the drive shaft and spun it) (it's an aircooled 1989 126)

Is changing the rear bearings an easy task, or best left to a garage? (Special equipment needed?)

Thanks guys, hope to hear from you soon

Alastair.

Title: Re: Hi again.. rear wheel bearing rumbles. Easy to replace?
Post by: KAL SPL on November 10, 2011, 08:02:11 AM

Only real issue is getting the nut off , best to buy new ones first before you start and get the existing ones cut off without damaging the thread.
After that its quite simple.

Title: Re: Hi again.. rear wheel bearing rumbles. Easy to replace?
Post by: GTMaster on November 10, 2011, 11:44:32 AM

This older thread may offer some help:

http://club126uk.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=6260.0

There might be more threads on this topic, service manual helps as well with its diagrams.

Title: Re: Hi again.. rear wheel bearing rumbles. Easy to replace?
Post by: AlleyNiki on November 10, 2011, 02:13:50 PM

Thanks guys,  :D
 and I read the thread you posted up, it seems that you need to buy more than bearings? This would be all included in the bearing kit by 126fan, wouldn't it?

Alastair.

Title: Re: Hi again.. rear wheel bearing rumbles. Easy to replace?
Post by: GTMaster on November 11, 2011, 10:57:25 AM

The front bearing kits i bought had both bearings and bearing cups, nut and seal. It should have included a washer, wire spacer and grease cap as well since that's what the full kit should include. Best to ask but i'm sure a bearing kit will have the bearings and cups, a nut and a seal (minimum!)