[Roadsters] Bad Bearing Noise from Left-Rear Wheel :~(

[Pat Horne]

Gary,

The rear bearings are only available from the dealer and our suppliers. 
They are special, with no commercial replacement.

It shouldn't be too difficult to replace it, but it might be a bit time 
consuming, unless you want to buy a few parts that you may not need. The 
bearings are held onto the axle either by a nut, or a pressed on 
retainer. The retainer is a one-use part and must be replaced. Don't try 
to reuse it unless you don't mind if your axle slides out, wheel and all 
when you are driving.

You will probably need a slide hammer to pull the axle and bearing out, 
but parts houses that lend tools should have one available.

The bearing and retainer will need to be pressed off & on, so if you 
don't have a press, take to a shop.

There should be plenty of write-ups on 311s.org.

Peace,
Pat

Thusly spake Gary Callahan, On 8/24/2009 6:38 PM:
> I've got a bad bearing noise coming from my left-rear wheel area.  Anyone have
> any idea how difficult this might be to fix and if the bearing is available
> through normal auto parts stores?  It's a stock 1968 1600 with drum breaks on
> the rear.
>
>
>  
> Gary Callahan   :~(
> Beaverton, Oregon
>  
> 1968 Datsun 1600 "Fairlady" Roadster
> SPL311-18665
>  
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