Thread: Stuee's 101 Rebuild

Finally got into the hubs this weekend after procrastinating for a long time. First time I've ever pulled a hub down so was pretty pleased by the end of today with my progress.

When I did finally crack the seals oil came out so was happy with that, means it wasn't going to be a rusted out mess like the front diff.




Condition of the bearings is great and its likely I'll only have to put new seals in.



Everything getting a clean:



Lots of thick oil down the bottom of the swivel. I thinned it out about and put through some fresh oil to try and get as much nasty stuff out as possible. Be nice for those with mobile 101's as you could just take it for a drive to mix it up and get it all warm and thin.


The now discarded drum back plate.



Primed parts waiting for a final top coat. I actually quite like the red primer colour but will be painting it black to hide the future oil stains.

Fantastic thread, you've done a fantastic job so far and it will look brilliant once finished

That oil is about the same colour as the one dripping from my TC....
Nice work dude.
Cheers
Muppet

Nice work Stu!

That photo of the bearings - is it my imagination, or is the one in the background discoloured? If so it will need replacing,

Cheers Charlie

I'll have to check when I get home tonight. It could be the light in the photo. I don't actually recall noticing any colour on the bearings except for the oil left on them.

I take it the most likely cause of colouration like that would be overheating due to lack of lubrication? I did have to apply a bit of heat from the outside of the hub where the seal runs so I could get the old seal collar out without gouging the hub, perhaps too much got in and got to the bearing?? Was only a MAP gas torch. Be just my luck

Stuee
If you have gone that far you should go ahead and pull out the
C/V and axle and replace the small seal in the diff axle tube which stops the diff and C/V oils transferring.......the seal is cheap from a local bearing supplier.
part Nos........PBR TC12107 .....5032
Check my ARB thread........http://www.aulro.com/afvb/101-forwar...f-lock-10.html


http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/DSCF0585.jpg

I just realised you have put the bearing spindel shaft back on to the C/V housing.........still not too late to take it apart again and do it.

Originally Posted by stuee

I take it the most likely cause of colouration like that would be overheating due to lack of lubrication? (

Quite possibly, or else too much pre-load when they are installed. Don't forget to pack them with grease when they go back in,

Cheers Charlie

Spindle is only back on so I don't get paint on the mating surfaces. Is it a big deal if the axle leaks through to the CV and vice versa? Easy way to top up the swivel housings if I dont drill and tap a new filler hole similar to yours I'm thinking the seal is still good anyway because my axle housing was bone dry and CV still full.

If it is naffed its a good excuse to pull it apart later and put an air-locker in I may even see if AJ has any more side gears in stock to stash away for the future.

PS. That is a great thread to put in our new bible!