1995 Suzuki Sidekick Front Bearing Removal

[@jamiepennington5554]

Great video I just got my 4 post socket in the mail from Amazon today and this weekend I'll be working on my wheel bearings on my 98 sidekick this video helped a lot I had no idea what I was in for

[@nunapitchuk]

I made a couple of videos, but I did not show using the press because I did not have one at the time and so I went to the local high school and the shop teacher let me use the school's press to get the old races out and press the new ones in.

[@2cooco]

Hi Jamie. How much did you pay for the 4 post socket, because I need one.

[@jamiepennington5554]

@@2cooco don't remember..were u from?

[@2cooco]

@@jamiepennington5554 I am Canadian, but "made in Poland" . I am in Calgary.

[@PoDaBo]

Hey this helped me so much!! Thank you for the guidance

[@lanceferrucci1117]

Frank, Great video, thanks

[@lesvh740]

I can't find a part number for the seal mentioned at the very end of your video. Any idea what it is?

[@nunapitchuk]

This info might help: Timken 206FF Axle Shaft Bearing Front Outer. Timken 517009 Wheel Bearing Front (two). Timken 710239 Wheel Seal, Front Outer (two). Timken 710240 Wheel Seal, Front Inner (two). Timken 710330 Axle Shaft Seal, Front Outer (one). Timken 222630 Axle Shaft Seal Front Inner (two). Timken 710255 Knuckle Seal, Front Inner (two).

[@lesvh740]

@@nunapitchuk Thanks so much. I'll check it out.

[@nunapitchuk]

You are welcome. It took me awhile comparing the old seals to the pictures on rock auto to figure out which ones to order. That is why I wrote them all down like that.

[@alexginel1865]

I know you post this video 4 years ago. I'm working on my tenants 93 geo tracker. I just want to thank you for the part numbers and taking the time to show the video on youtube University. 😆

[@richardmarsden6516]

Is there a correct torque setting on that little ring or is it just tight?

[@nunapitchuk]

I do not understand what ring you are talking about. The one with 4 phillips screws? If so, then yes, just snug them down tight, but don't overdo it. They are a major headache if you strip the tops. Also, check this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYKzdGCqost-rJI

[@richardmarsden6516]

Yeah that ring thank you for your help

[@danstrayer111]

good video. Which fasteners would you Loc-tite going back together?

[@nunapitchuk]

I did not use loc-tite on any of those bolts. I just tried to make sure everything was clean and torqued to specs.

[@danstrayer111]

thanks Frank...I thought those 4 small phillips head screws might get it.

[@nunapitchuk]

I don't think it could hurt as long as you could still get them out without stripping the tops. Maybe a drop of loc tite blue, would not recommend using red toc tite on them. Stripping the top on one trying to get it out will ruin more than one day.

[@danstrayer111]

I'm thinking find that thread and head style in Torx....30 of them for 5 bucks on Ebay.

[@willd3808]

was there a washer behind the snap ring?

[@nunapitchuk]

I show all the parts and order of assembly in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5LYk5yog79jrbs

[@hectorrojas8932]

Dear friend , interesting tools, how much pounds need to put back

[@nunapitchuk]

See this video: .kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYKzdGCqost-rJI

[@nunapitchuk]

Axle nut torque is 123 to 180 foot pounds. I start at around 140 ft*lbs and then go a little more to get the holes lined up.

[@joeglz3609]

Does any one knows where i can get parts for a geo tracker 1993 I need the wheel hub. This video help me to take it out but its a mess on mine and need a new one

[@nunapitchuk]

Look up geo tracker/suzuki sidekick groups on face book. There are several who sell used parts. Randy Gibbs in Washington is one that I can name off hand. He is a specialist for these cars. I actually have a couple, but the shipping from my place in Alaska would be too expensive.

[@joeglz3609]

Frank Cook am going to check it out. Thank you so much

[@jackradzelovage6961]

@@nunapitchuk i also recommend scrap yards for things that dont typically wear out. pick n pull will save your heinie for parts that are either stupid expensive or nonexistent

[@Supplayers]

Hey Frank just finished up my wheel bearing, reassembled everything but my manual locking hub won’t sit flush on the surface? Any tips or help? Thank you

[@nunapitchuk]

First suspicion is that it is not lined up properly. Try pulling it off and check that the little slot on the inside is lined up with the tab on the hub and slide it back on. It should slide all the way on flush with ease.

[@darrentylor5473]

Do you know if you can buy the pre built wheel bearing hub assembly and if they will drop in and stay with the clip? I know they work on 2003 model, I have a 2000.

[@nunapitchuk]

I do not know, but I have heard that they made a lot of changes after the '95 model.

[@1nfinite638]

Can u link the tool u used. The special 54$ one.

[@nunapitchuk]

Looks like the price went down a little. Lucky you. Here is a link on ebay: www.ebay.com/itm/89-03-Geo-Tracker-axle-nut-tool-suzuki-sidekick-Vitara-Made-in-the-USA-J-37763/253412204628?hash=item3b008b6054:g:2BQAAOxyqUpQ8D9n

[@allenmckinney9533]

Is there a torque spec for the bearing nut? Or is it installed like other spindle setups?

[@nunapitchuk]

Yes, very high torque setting. See this video: .kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYKzdGCqost-rJI

[@j.c.e8479]

Donde puedo conseguir ese dado extractor

[@nunapitchuk]

It is called an "Axle Nut Removal Tool" on Ebay. Someone else said they found the same tool on Amazon.

[@salrivera7578]

The x90 steering knuckle is the same on 96 to 98 and this is the best way get one in the junkyard and put the whole knuckle in

[@nunapitchuk]

I don't know about "best way", but that would certainly be the easier and quicker fix. Probably cheaper too. Problem is not knowing the condition of the one from the junk yard. How long will it last? I think rebuilding it with new bearings and seals and grease is better because then I know it's like new quality.

[@salrivera7578]

@@nunapitchuk probably but is cold out here raining and snow in to deal with all that bearing stuff plus I build engines from junkyards parts combos on Hondas sometimes and I can say being cheap and 110 mph in 3 gears CRX civics old school and compared to this muscle cars I build my for a penny compare to their computer crap even a caliper cost them over 300 dollars and they stay behind me in the streets and all with junkyard parts .Real simple understand you words but my is more like emergency type of things if we don't have the means we make it work CCR born in the byouooooo jjjjj 😁 vida loca out here remember the Appalachian people they make happen jjj ok

[@nunapitchuk]

@@salrivera7578 Sounds fun. Go for it.

[@salrivera7578]

@@nunapitchuk I already did took me around 20 minutes to take out and put in power tools simple get the whole knuckle took one out and other in and fix put key and go.is that simple

[@salrivera7578]

@@nunapitchuk CCR born in the byouooooo amigo we work with what we got and make it happen and kp trucking down up hills long roads and kip Rollo take care out there

[@brotherjason8635]

Great video thanks 1 question, is there an easy way to get the old bearing case out without a press? Can it be tapped or from the back? Doing the job on mine this week

[@nunapitchuk]

It is wide and pressed in very tight. I think if you tried to pound it out or cut it out then you would destroy the hub. When you put it in the press and have a few tons of pressure on it and it still doesn't move then use a hammer and tap around it to make vibrations to get it to start moving. Also, you have to have a press to put the new one in. Mine took some serious pressure to push in. When I did not have a press I asked the local high school shop teacher and he let me use the school press. You could probably get any local garage/shop to let you use their press for a small fee or free. You will definitely need a press for this job.

[@brotherjason8635]

@@nunapitchuk thanks for your answer buddy. Link below looks handy way to get them back in. It is a problem getting them out alright kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKSmmZtoZZqHbLs

[@wsmith4020]

Where does the energized o ring sit?

[@nunapitchuk]

Sorry, I don't know what the "energized o ring" is.

[@adamdelarozza1985]

99' chevy Tracker here and i'm thinking these front bearing parts are interchangeable? I'm having trouble locating new front wheel hubs/bearings for that Tracker and they look very similar. Btw, the bearing removal tool, which i just bought looks identical to mine, is why i asked.🤠

[@nunapitchuk]

They might be. One way I check is to look them up on rockauto dot com and check the compatibility list. I also have contact info for a couple of people that are experts in compatibility across model years. You can message me on my face book at facebook.com/SidekickRebuild/

[@lmalesci]

cordial greetings from Italy Florence the Suzuki jimny 4x4 uses a lot of gasoline because it has the smallest fuel tank with a liter capacity. It has a problem with the automatic buckets because the vuoto system that arms the automatic buckets wears out! tirex manual hubs for me the manual hubs are better than the original factory Suzuki automatic hubs!)

[@nunapitchuk]

Greetings to you Luca. Sorry, but the translation makes no sense to me. Computer translators don't do very well with technical mechanical subjects. I hope you get your problem figured out.

[@lmalesci]

@@nunapitchuk hello from florence Italy!( hello did you see my light blue Suzuki Jimny 4x4 with m13a 1.3 l petrol engine on my KZbin channel where I do soft and medium difficulty off-road in the province of florence Italy!)

[@lmalesci]

@@nunapitchuk hello from florence Italy! (hello, have you seen my blue 4x4 Suzuki Jimny off-road vehicle with m13a 1.3 l petrol engine on my KZbin channel where I do soft and medium difficulty off-road in the province of florence Italy!)

[@nunapitchuk]

@@lmalesci I have not seen it. I will check it out now.

[@jcsars]

Please whats Is the bearing number?

[@nunapitchuk]

Here is a list of the parts and numbers that I used on my front bearings. Hope it helps: Timken 206FF Axle Shaft Bearing Front Outer. Timken 517009 Wheel Bearing Front (two). Timken 710239 Wheel Seal, Front Outer (two). Timken 710240 Wheel Seal, Front Inner (two). Timken 710330 Axle Shaft Seal, Front Outer (one). Timken 222630 Axle Shaft Seal Front Inner (two). Timken 710255 Knuckle Seal, Front Inner (two).

[@jcsars]

@@nunapitchuk gracias Frank!!! very instructable your videos i try to fix my vitara thank you for share and sorry for my bad english

[@nunapitchuk]

Search Sidekick Tracker Vitara Axle Nut Removal Tool on Ebay.

[@sergio0711077]

Frank Cook tks, I was looking for the name of that tool

[@friscodindo]

Can I tell me that mane of tool please

[@nunapitchuk]

@@friscodindo It is called an "Axle Nut Removal Tool" on Ebay. Someone else said they found the same tool on Amazon.