SR3 front wheel bearing

[RWDKurt]

Hi all - tried a search but to no avail.

Slight play in one of the front bearings(but no noises or snatching). I have access to a press if required. Anyone done this diy and if so do you know the bearing part number?

Thanks in advance

Kurt

[BioBa]

Not sure if this was a SR3 bearing (send them a message):
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Apparently it is very easy to damage the bearing when installing. It looks much more tricky when compared to other cars.

[RWDKurt]

Thanks Bioba. I think the part number refers to the bearing used on Clubsports and Prosports - not sure if it's the same for the SR3.

[JOTUN22]

The bearings are available from places like BSL and are made by SKF, cheaper ones are available but i would stick to good quality makes. I dont remember the part number but when you remove the old one the numbers are on the plastic shield or casing. With a long thin centre punch try and knock back the lock tab on the nut so it can be removed without damage to the thread (it will be very tight)then press out the shaft, the bearing inner race will fall to bits when you do this. Once this has been done you can remove the circlip and press or knock out the outer casing, if you have a 3/4 drive socket set one of the sockets should fit inside to give you something to push against. Clean up the inside of the stub axle and apply a thin smear of grease, press the new bearing into the axle casing but only use the outer casing to push against, if you touch the inner race it will fall out causing you major problems, once you have pushed the bearing flush with the top of the axle tube take the old outer bearing casing and using a bench or angle grinder shave off the outside approx 0.5mm in depth for about 10mm so when you use it to push the new bearing home it won't get stuck in the tube, refit the circlip. Using fine emery cloth clean the stub shaft and pull it through the bearing using a length of threaded rod a socket and some body washers, refit the nut to the correct torque(radical will give torque setting) and lock with a centre punch, I hope this helps.
Regards

Nick

[RWDKurt]

Thanks Nick - much appreciated!