XC92
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- Jul 22, 2020
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New_York
When I'm done rebuilding and reinstalling the manual trans on my '92 Talon TSi AWD, I intend to disassemble most of the rear suspension and driveline components in order to replace the 4 control arm ball joints and bushings, 2 sway bar bushings and link connectors, and 3 rear diff seals, as well as give everything including the car underside a good cleaning, derusting and paint job (I'd already done much of the latter last year but there were parts I couldn't reach with everything still on the car). So I basically have to take everything out, including both CV axles on both of their ends.
What I'm unsure about is whether this means that I have to trash the wheel bearings and replace them. They seem to be ok with no wobble or play, and with the car still under 78k miles I'd rather keep them in at this point and save a bearing replacement job for further down the road. But would removing the CV axles from the trailing arms trash the bearings and require their replacement? I understand that I have to use a slide hammer or puller to remove the axle/hub from the trailing arms to do this. Or not?
What I'm unsure about is whether this means that I have to trash the wheel bearings and replace them. They seem to be ok with no wobble or play, and with the car still under 78k miles I'd rather keep them in at this point and save a bearing replacement job for further down the road. But would removing the CV axles from the trailing arms trash the bearings and require their replacement? I understand that I have to use a slide hammer or puller to remove the axle/hub from the trailing arms to do this. Or not?