wheel bearing replacement

[00PathfinderSE]

Hey I'm trying to replace my wheel bearings for the first time and I've hit a snag. In the picture should I be trying to remove the small dust cap or the metal cover that the dust cover sits on with the smaller bolts sticking out? I took the nuts off the bolts and I can't for the life of me get that cover off. Am I doing something wrong? thanks for your help.

 

[5523Pathfinder]

Flat screwdriver and a hammer. The small black cap in the center. Tap behind the cap and pry it forward. Behind it will be a snap ring you will need to remove. Then lightly tap the outer part and wiggle it off

[devonianwalk]

The cap comes off pretty easy, actually. However, I have not tried to put them back on as I had replaced my drive flanges with the Warn manual hubs.

[5523Pathfinder]

With a quick shot of lube on the inside, just tap them back on with a soft hammer

 

[00PathfinderSE]

Thanks, just needed a little more persuasion. I finally got the passenger side all back together. But when I went to to put the brake mount back on a brake pad fell out. I put it back in with the metal clips the way I thought they were supposed to go but now the brake sounds like it's rubbing on the disc. I've never worked on the brakes can someone confirm the way they're supposed to be?

[Precise1]

Honestly, look at the other side. It might not be convenient, but it is accessable and will make more sense when you see it.

One of the 10 commandments of mechanics, only dismantle one side at a time.

 

a hammer

x3 You should have a selection...

 

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[00PathfinderSE]

Thanks good idea.

 

Is there a clip or something that keeps the pads from touching the rotor when your foots not on the brake. Trying to understand how it works so they're not rubbing.

[Precise1]

No, when you release the brake pedal, it eases up the pressure on the calipers and obviously, the brake pads as well. They retract slightly and any runout of the rotor (they all have some) will actually kick the pads away as well. This is assuming the slide pins are smooth, clean and lubricated. In all reality, most disk brake systems are just a few hairs away from dragging all the time, it's the pressure of braking that creates the heat.

 

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[00PathfinderSE]

Thanks for the info. The slide pins seemed smooth. Got it all back together and braking is good. It does just touch the rotors though when I spin by hand. I guess that's how it's supposed to be. Pads and rotors will have to wait till next summer.

 

Has anyone ever repacked the rear bearings? Are they supposed to be done as well?

Edited November 30, 2012 by 00PathfinderSE

[Towncivilian]

Rear bearings are within the diff I think?

[ferrariowner123]

Rear bearings are within the diff I think?

 

 

Looks like there is an inner and outer bearing.