1968 c10 r-n-r front wheel bearings

[sambudo]

are there any write ups on the process for replacing the front wheel bearings?

[Longhorn 70]

Loosen front lug nuts slightly
Position jack, raise front wheel
Remove Lug nuts and front wheel
Remove dust cap from front wheel hub assembly
Remove cotter pin and nut cap
Remove hub retaining nut and washer.
If drum brakes you may need to position the brake adjust slot to the 6 o'clock position and back off the star wheel adjuster
Remove outer wheel bearing
Replace front wheel nut only.
Pull the front drum and hub toward you.
The retaining nut, inner wheel bearing and seal should still be on the spindle.
Remove hub retaining nut, inner bearing and seal.

Clean inspect and repack bearings fully with HD water repellant grease.
If replacing bearings install new cones (seats)
Some people pack the cavity with grease, I do not.
Insert inner bearing.
Gently tap in front wheel seal
Carefully place hub assembly on spindle
install outer bearing, washer and nut
Tighten and adjust front wheel bearing to spec.
Tap dust cap on
Install wheel, lug nuts and lower vehicle
Torque lug nuts to spec

From memory, I may have left some details out but you get the idea.

[elf w/capital T]

Ha! Thats sweet, yeah its not that hard, just know what bearings you need first, check your wheel studs while your at it...along with brake hardware...

[sambudo]

thanks for the great info going to start this project on Wednesday!