Hey guys, I'm wondering if anyone else is having the same problem as me with their front wheel bearings. For some reason the passenger side bearing keeps going bad after only 6 or 7 months. I've owned the truck 3 years now and I've replaced it 3 maybe 4 times. I always keep the tires properly inflated and everything else on the front end seems ok. The truck rides smooth and doesn't pull when going down the road. Anyone know what the possible problem might be that's causing these bearings to go bad? I've bought cheaper ones and the more top of the line ones and I get the same results. Any info is much appreciated. Thanks

*edit: tires are stock size

 

Torque on the axle nut is critical to keeping the wheel bearing assembly happy. What have you been torquing the axle nut down to?

Have you used the axle nut as a thread protector while you beat the cv axle out of the bearing hub? If so, you may not be able to accurately torque the nut any longer due to damage to the threads in the nut.

 

I concur with Kyle. Torque is very important on the axle nut. And never, ever use an impact wrench to seat the axle nut!!! I would also recommend using a gear puller to push the CV axle through the hub rather than beating it out.

 

I'd also suggest not using a Haynes manual for the torque specs. Mine indicated 130 ft-lbs when it should have been 103 ft-lbs. As a result I only got 1 1/2 years out of my first repair.

 

Thanks for the info guys. I can't remember exactly what I torqued it to, but 103 sounds really familiar. Also I did use the nut to protect the axle, so I don't think that's an issue. At least I hope not! I'll be sure to keep both in mind however when changing it this weekend. Thanks again