I found this: but he doesn't say how to remove the old bearings from off the hub.

This post: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...arings-138191/ has pictures of EZRider removing the spindle/hub assy. off the axle with a 3 sided puller, then removing the ABS sensor reluctor ring with the same puller, then I guess you use a chisel to remove the last bearing off the shaft. Then, there's a photo showing a large socket being used to drive out the inner bearing race. I'd like to hear more detail about doing this, what grease to use, and many other tips all in one place before I try it myself.

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The bearing races are Timken or National 18620 and 18520. The bearings are C15230/18690 and C19066/18590. The outer Grease seal is a C24789/National 224045, inner seal is a C15231/National 224010. Check your model for exact part numbers.
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Thanks.

 

Grease? anyone?
Kilby recommends EP grease, and I don't wish to use Doug's liquid grease method.
Spent hours reading here, nothing yet...
I plan on using the original shims, new Timken bearings and seals,
Would like it to last a few years without repacking the axle bearings.

 

Keep the posts coming, looks like a hard job but the video was good to follow.
Usually to remove outer bearings shells you can heat the outer casing area (heat gun) and drive it out from behind, add a bend to a screw driver to help hit the shoulder of the bearing shell..
The old bearing in the freezer trick , heat the casing helps install, reverse for shaft bearings.
But dont heat the bearing... freeze the shaft (over night and work quick) makes install easier.
Just an idea.

 

Any high-temp wheel bearing grease should be OK, such as the red synthetic stuff should at parts stores under various brand names

Cheers
DD

 

it was long enough ago that i did mine that i don't really remember specific details about it. bearing races should drive out and new ones in with a punch the inner race (the side on the spindle and the bearing cage and rollers) shouldn't be a tight press you should be able to get them off without doing anything to special. there is a tool called a bearing splitter that is basicly two wedges that clamp down remove bearings but i cant recall ever having to use one on wheel bearings.

iv got a couple video's on youtube on wheel bearings and races on semi trucks its a bit different but the concepts are very similar. and obviously everything is a lot bigger on a big truck.

red high temp wheel bearing grease would be my suggestion for grease.