X1/9 Front Bearing Lock Ring Tool Wanted

[lanciahf]

Any one have a tool for the 1500 front hubs for loan?

Thanks,
Ralph

 

[Pete Whitstone]

I can't remember if it's the front or rear...

But I found that a 4 inch square steel pipe fits well and engages 4 of the 8 "star points". I used a segment of pipe a few inches long and turned it with a giant pair of channel locks.

If I didn't have the pipe and channel locks laying around, it probably would have made more sense to source the proper tool. But I tend to have a lot of metal laying around from various projects.

Pete

 

[Yves]

Oops forgot this tool .... is for rear bearing, sorry false joy
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Ralph,
I can lend you the tool, but I think the cost of shipping back and forth from Canada to United State can be prohibitive.
Let me know.
I have the tool and adapter 3/4 to 1/2

 

[lanciahf]

Thanks Pete for the suggestion, my friend has steel and I'll ask him if he has any.

 

[lanciahf]

No problem, thanks for the offer.

 

[Chris Obert]

Any one have a tool for the 1500 front hubs for loan?

Thanks,
Ralph

Ralph,
Front hubs don't need a tool... A pair of small flat bladed screwdrivers and the snap ring http://www.fiatplus.com/front-wheel-bearing-snap-ring-pr-298858.html will pop right out.
Chris Obert

 

[lanciahf]

Thanks Chris for the info.

Anyone know if there a write up on this site on how to change the front bearings? Specifically do I need a press after I remove the nut?

Thanks,
Ralph

 

[JimD]

Online shop manual

Hi Ralph,

Here is a link to the factory shop manual:
http://socalx.com/xhelp/shopmanual.htm

The suspension section starts on page 44.

 

[jjay911]

http://www.midwest-bayless.com/stor...l.aspx?sid=1&sfid=208227&c=193065&i=258120670

 

[Chris Obert]

Thanks Chris for the info.

Anyone know if there a write up on this site on how to change the front bearings? Specifically do I need a press after I remove the nut?

Thanks,
Ralph

I have done a lot with a press, but they can also be pushed out with a big hammer. Problem is a hammer can easily damage something, so it's better to use the press.
Chris Obert