yknot7 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hi - After saving for a while i got a 240z. The problem is that its front and rear bearings need to be replaced. I got quotes of $400 replacement labor ( which i do not have). I have the inner, outer and seals that I bought from blackdragonauto.com. Is there anyone who can tell me the following: What tools do i need? Brief step by step guide for front and rear bearing replacement. I would really appreciate any responses. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziza z Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 The fronts are easy. No serious issues. The rear is a little bit of a problem. Reason is that the nut that holds on the stub axle to get to the rear bearing is peened. Meaning the nut itself folds over the threads so it wont loosen itself (I think thats why they did it anyway). People have been able to grind those "metal folds" off. But it was a complete bitch for me. Took it to a machine shop and they just drilled out the old nut without ruining the threads. Was worth it. Remember to get the 280zx nuts. THey dont require peening again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziza z Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Btw, this has been discussed before so you might want to search too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yknot7 Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Please tell me the part of the 280zx nut from this catalog http://www.blackdragonauto.com/icatalog/z/full.aspx?Page=98 thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziza z Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Heres a thread that might help. Also shows what the nuts look like (hahaha). Btw, I dont deal with "shitty dragon auto". They're service sucks and they're products are worse. Go to zcarparts.com. They cost a little more but always get it right the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yknot7 Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4nsm0l3m4n Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 AtlanticZ has some pretty good articles on many things, including wheel bearing replacement. Check them out. rear: http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/rearwheelbearings/index.html front: http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/frontwheelbearings/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woza01 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Removing the rear nuts is no real drama if you set it up right. Yes, they are peened over in to stop them loosening by themselves. Get underneath the car with the right size socket, and a good quality breaker bar. Obviously make sure the wheel (or axle if the wheels arent on) cannot turn !) This in itself probably wont be enough - I simply add length to the breaker bar by sliding my Trolley Jacks handle over it. It will take a little effort, but the nut will come loose without wasting time n effort trying to grind or bend out the peened section. The Nut is a softer material than the shaft, so the shaft wont be damaged - you will need to replace the nuts however ! As a qualified mechanic, this is how I do it - its a common method, and a lot of front wheel drive vehicles' rear brake drums are secured the same way (instead of a castle nut & split pin)....just wack a socket on it and lean on it ! anyway, just my 2 cents worth.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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