Jeffrey Lo writes:
>right rear wheel would move 1/4 to 1/2 inch in and out. Sounds to me like the
>wheel bearing is shot. I looked in the Bentley manual and it mentioned three
>special tools needed to replace the bearing. The Haynes manual even said that
>if you couldn't borrow the tools from a "local Triumph agent", that you should
>leave the replacement to someone else. Well, how true is this? Is there any
>chance that I will be able to replace the bearing with common wrenches and
>related tools or should I just pull the axle and hub and bring it to a shop?
Sound like you ate a wheel bearing all right. Your manuals aren't fibbing,
either. Without the special puller for the hub flange, you'll most likely
bend it. It takes many tons of force to remove this thing. Don't try it, and
don't let any one else without the right tool do it either.
Randy
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