myfinalcoffinx Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 So I'm having trouble with my '82 gl wheel bearings. I've had it diagnosed in several shops, and they all tell me that I need to replace them. I have the replacement parts, but I'm a little bit concerned with the project that I'm getting myself into. Does anyone have any tips on how to go about doing this project? Anything that will make my life easier would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Don't be scared - wheel bearings only occasionaly bite, and only when provoked. The tools you will need are: Ring/open end spanners or socket set (10, 12, 14, 17 & 32??mm). Short Piece of 4x2 timber hammer pin punch for inner cv pin Do a search and you will find many threads outlining the best way to do this - same method for your car as all ea81 and ea82 cars. The first time you do it it may take a whole afternoon, once you know what you're doing its much faster. Good luck, and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBrat84 Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 is the castle 32mm or 36mm? I had my socket out yesterday but now i cant remember... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBrumby Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 4wd 36mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 A drift will facilitate bearing remaval also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 A drift will facilitate bearing remaval also. A brass drift will prevent scratching and related damage to the hub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfinalcoffinx Posted April 28, 2005 Author Share Posted April 28, 2005 after reading several threads about this, i'm curious. Should I use the set of bearings off of a junkyard car, or would I be better off going to the store and getting new bearings and seals? What do I need to buy if I'm going to the store? Whats this about inner/outer and the seals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfinalcoffinx Posted April 28, 2005 Author Share Posted April 28, 2005 also, how do i tell if my car is ea81 or ea82? its an 82 gl, four door hatchback, carb, 4speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 after reading several threads about this, i'm curious. Should I use the set of bearings off of a junkyard car, or would I be better off going to the store and getting new bearings and seals? What do I need to buy if I'm going to the store? Whats this about inner/outer and the seals? Get new ones, they are cheap anyway. You just need the two bearings and two seals per side. The inner and outer seals are the same. Your car is not an ea82. It could be an ea81 or ea71, is it 4wd? If it is its an ea81. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfinalcoffinx Posted April 28, 2005 Author Share Posted April 28, 2005 thanks a million!i really appreciate your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBrat84 Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 also, how do i tell if my car is ea81 or ea82? its an 82 gl, four door hatchback, carb, 4speed. There will be a stamp on the top of your motor somewheres... "EA81" or whatever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 There will be a stamp on the top of your motor somewheres... "EA81" or whatever... At the front of the engine, between the 1-3 head and the distributor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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