Thread: Front and rear hubs. Same?

No, same left to right, but not front to back

JC

Given the "not serviceable" status of the front hub bearings, the number of which is still available as a part from bearing supplier has anyone attempted to replace only the bearings?

My problem is the oil seal can you track down a part number for the seal?

Anyone want to swap a rear hub for a front hub?

Cheers
Matt

The front seal lists as FTC4822, the rear doesn't show a seal but an oring behind the hub/flange assy, FTC4919.

Thanks Clubagreeny

I'll call the bearing joint and see what they can do. Can you tel me is that is the bearing seal or the O ring?

Cheers

Matt

Originally Posted by mattg

Thanks Clubagreeny

I'll call the bearing joint and see what they can do. Can you tel me is that is the bearing seal or the O ring?

Cheers

Matt

Can't get the seals, that FTC4822 is the axle seal inboard of the CV, not the bearing seal. The bearings are sealed and 1 piece. Yes there is a kit apparently but you risk hub distrortion during removal and refit due to 30+ ton required to press it out

Just buy another hub

JC

I was thinking more of heating it up or is that also an issue?

the reason you cannot replace the bearing is because the race of the bearing has the notches (pickup) machined into it for the ABS sensor, otherwise it would be easy to replace them as with the P38 which uses almost identical hubs.

As far as I can tell, there is no difference between a front and rear hub, the construction is the same, the ABS loom / sensor plug length is the only difference and that can be swapped between them.