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While out in the backcountry of the Inyo mountains I lost a rear wheel hub bearing. Got home took it apart and ordered a new assembly from ABW.
Hub assembly arrived still waiting on the castle nuts from Rover's North. As far as I could tell they were the only US retailer that had them in stock.
So I have two questions about reassembling the hub assembly.
1. I've attached a picture showing the axle housing where the hub assembly mates up. If you notice somebody used silicone, I presume to stop it from leaking gear oil? I'm not sure why they would have done that unless the housing is damaged? Or is it a preferred practice to lay a bead upon install? You'll notice on the new wheel hub bearing it has an o-ring perhaps the old wheel hub bearing when it was removed and replaced they didn't put an o-ring in there?
2. The previous owner cut all the ABS wires on all four corners. It goes without saying I have the three amigos. My understanding is that one thing that ABS sensors do is let you know that there's a problem at the hub. So for instance if a hub bearing is starting to go the ABS lights will come on. I know there is a hack out there for rewiring the ABS brake housing block. Would it be wise to replace all the ABS sensors. I already plan on checking all the wheel hubs on the remaining wheels. So maybe it's time just to do a remove & replace?
Front ABS sensors in the rear = no extensions needed as they are longer vs stock rear units. I recommend that on any lifted D2 that flexes off road. Option B is also something that all LR D2 owners should do as it helps greatly narrow down issues with the ABS/TC/HDC system.
Front ABS sensors in the rear = no extensions needed as they are longer vs stock rear units. I recommend that on any lifted D2 that flexes off road. Option B is also something that all LR D2 owners should do as it helps greatly narrow down issues with the ABS/TC/HDC system.
Interesting, My understanding is that the hub assemblies are different front to rear. How can I get my hands on just the ABS front sensor and wire? Is that something that is typically sold separately?
Yeah my option b seems like the way to go I'm going to make sure all those wheel hub bearings are good to go. Yes it can be fixed out in the field but I think it's a pain in the butt. I'd much prefer to be prepared rather than reactionary.
Yes you can buy the ABS sensors separately from the hubs. Last set I bought was 15.00 a sensor. Zero issues and I won't ever have to worry about over extending them.
Yes you can buy the ABS sensors separately from the hubs. Last set I bought was 15.00 a sensor. Zero issues and I won't ever have to worry about over extending them.
Coat the o-ring with a little vasoline on reassembly to prevent it from pinching. Clean off the axle matting surface as best you can so the bearing sits flush as possible.
Rear wheel hub assembly question.
