Friday, January 31, 2014
How to Replace the Rear Wheel Bearings on a Yamaha DT

Wheel bearings are circular parts located in the hub of a motorcycle wheel. When the bearings are working correctly they allow the wheel to spin freely. This part of the motorcycle is one which is overlooked and requires constant repair to ensure it works correctly. Finding the correct wheel bearings for the Yamaha DT is important. The information can be found in the vehicles manual. If a grinding noise comes from the wheel or the wheel wobbles when it moves, the bearings will need replacing immediately.
Instructions
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Place the motorbike securely on the stand so that the rear wheel is elevated. Check to see if the wheel spins freely. Ensure that the bike cannot move at all before you begin.
2Use the wrench to remove the muffler by by loosening the drive clamps and heat shield.
3Take off the axle nut with the wrench and use the wooden mallet to tap the axle free from the wheel. Move the axle to a safe place to avoid it being damaged.
4Caully remove the brake disc from the brake caliper and slip the drive belt from its socket. Pull the rear wheel away from the frame and place it on a flat surface to work on.
5Gently tap the bearings out from around the wheel using the long drift bar. Ensure that the bearing does not become twisted around the hub. Repeat the process on the opposite side.
6Align the bearings where the old ones were. Use the old bearings to softly tap the new bearing in place. Turn the wheel over and fit the second bearing the same way
7Reattach the wheel to the Yamaha DT following the removal steps in reverse. Spin the wheel to ensure it moves freely.
Friday, September 27, 2013
How to Check for Worn Wheel Bearings

Wheel bearings are important parts of the suspension system of your vehicle. They help support the weight of your vehicle and allow the steering wheel to rotate with the least amount of friction. Like all automobile parts, wheel bearings wear out over time. Worn wheel bearings can be dangerous and must be replaced immediately. Driving with severely worn-out wheel bearings can cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
Instructions
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Feel for vibrations or wobbling from your steering wheel while you drive. Your steering wheel will shake and sometimes cause you to pull your car to the side when you apply your brakes.
2Listen for a squealing noise that gets louder as your car picks accelerates. Hearing this noise coming from your tires or steering wheel indicates that the wheel bearings are worn.
3Listen for grinding noises coming from the steering wheel as you drive. A grinding noise is the most common noise youll hear and is indicative of worn-out wheel bearings.
4Feel for looseness in the wheel while driving. Any looseness indicates a worn-out wheel bearing.