Pete's GS400 Build Thread
10-26-16, 03:22 AM
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10-29-16, 03:38 PM
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Wheel Bearings / Hubs replaced
awhile ago i had started to hear this real subtle noise. when my windows were up it almost sounded like there was a Jet flying high above.
I could only hear it once i got up to about 35mph and it got louder when i turned left and quieter when i turn right.
My initial thought was wheel bearing onthe front right.
So i jacked it up to get the front wheels off the ground and grabbed the wheel at 12 and 6 and did the wiggle test. but it felt fine. then i tried the same on the drivers side wheel and it had a little bit of movement.
Using good ol' rock auto online, i ordered 2 new new full hub assemblies. they didnt cost much more than the bearings themselves so i figured it wouldnt hurt.
My Dad helped me with it and the first wheel took like 3 hours (due to misleading youtube videos i watched) and the second only took anout a half hour to remove.
If i recall it was only like 2 14mm holding the caliper on and then an 11mm to remove the ABS sensor. Then a ton of pounding and banging and pulling to get the old ones off.
found out our bearings had to actually be pressed at a machine shop. Met a great guy named "RC" at the local Yuma NAPA and i can't even explain what an amazing job they did. I believe they charged $40 for each, but when you see how well they did it and painted and cleaned the heck out of the old ones i couldnt believe it. They looked like new!
They went on very easy now that i knew the right way i had to remove them. Had them both back on within an hour or so.
Thats it for now. She's still running strong as ever. I STILL say hands down best all around bulletproof car i have ever owned.
Leave you with a few new sunset pics...
I could only hear it once i got up to about 35mph and it got louder when i turned left and quieter when i turn right.
My initial thought was wheel bearing onthe front right.
So i jacked it up to get the front wheels off the ground and grabbed the wheel at 12 and 6 and did the wiggle test. but it felt fine. then i tried the same on the drivers side wheel and it had a little bit of movement.
Using good ol' rock auto online, i ordered 2 new new full hub assemblies. they didnt cost much more than the bearings themselves so i figured it wouldnt hurt.
My Dad helped me with it and the first wheel took like 3 hours (due to misleading youtube videos i watched) and the second only took anout a half hour to remove.
If i recall it was only like 2 14mm holding the caliper on and then an 11mm to remove the ABS sensor. Then a ton of pounding and banging and pulling to get the old ones off.
found out our bearings had to actually be pressed at a machine shop. Met a great guy named "RC" at the local Yuma NAPA and i can't even explain what an amazing job they did. I believe they charged $40 for each, but when you see how well they did it and painted and cleaned the heck out of the old ones i couldnt believe it. They looked like new!
They went on very easy now that i knew the right way i had to remove them. Had them both back on within an hour or so.
Thats it for now. She's still running strong as ever. I STILL say hands down best all around bulletproof car i have ever owned.
Leave you with a few new sunset pics...
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10-30-16, 02:52 PM
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Sweet pics man. I've been in and out of this forum for the past 10 years and it's nice to see someone in Arizona building up a 2nd gen GS. Just read all 48 pages. 
11-02-16, 01:29 PM
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Pole Position
That's a good look!
Love what you did with your car
Love what you did with your car
11-27-16, 08:36 AM
#718
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Amazing, inspiration!!
Thanks for keeping me motivated!! I am starting with timing belt, water pump, then like to lower a bit, and tires rims and paint!! Thanks for the motivation!!
