BEARING ADAPTERS FWD/FRONT WHEEL Model 45210 Set up And Operating Instructions Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools. 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Save this manual. Copyright 2001 by Harbor Freight Tools. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353. Cover revised 07j; Rev 08h
SPECIFICATIONS TABLE Construction Low Carbon Steel Finish Black Oxide Bushing Hardness HRC25 to HRC35 Bushing Range (Outside Diameter) 2.18, 2.5, 2.62, 2.78, 2.82, 2.88, 2.9, 2.96, 3.05, 3.21, 3.28, 3.48 Sleeve Sizes 3 O.D. x 2.5 Long 3.25 O.D. x 2.53 Long 3.63 O.D. x 2.53 Long 4 O.D. x 2.53 Long Sleeve Plate Sizes 3.25 O.D. x 2.72 Step 4 O.D. x 3.2 Step Sliding Screw Size/Type 7.5 Long x.75 Diameter/16 NAT Nut Size 3 Long x.75 Diameter Washer Size 1.5 O.D. SAVE THIS MANUAL You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, operating, inspection, maintenance, and cleaning procedures. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference. GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY. Cluttered, damp or wet work areas invite injuries. 2. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORK AREA. Do not allow children to handle this product. 3. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When not in use, tools and equipment should be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and equipment and keep out of reach of children. 4. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to use this product. 5. USE EYE PROTECTION. Wear ANSI approved safety impact eye glasses when using this product. ANSI approved safety impact eye glasses are available from Harbor Freight Tools. 6. DRESS SAFELY. Non-skid footwear or safety shoes should be used when work- Page 2
ing with this product. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can become caught in moving parts. Wear a protective hair covering to prevent long hair from becoming caught in moving parts. If wearing a long-sleeve shirt, roll sleeves up above elbows. 7. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENTS. 8. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to prevent tripping, falling, back injury, etcetera. 9. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do not use this product when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand. 10. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using this product, carefully check that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for damaged parts and any other conditions that may affect the operation of this product. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately. 11. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this product. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools. 12. MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WITH CARE. Keep this tool clean and dry for better and safer performance. 13. MAINTENANCE: For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified technician. 14. USE THE RIGHT PRODUCT FOR THE RIGHT JOB. There are certain applications for which this product was designed. Do not use small equipment, tools or attachments to do the work of larger industrial equipment, tools or attachments. Do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended. 15. PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT, MAKE SURE TO READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE instruction manual of the vehicle being worked on. 16. NEVER WORK UNDERNEATH A VEHICLE WITHOUT USING ADDITIONAL SAFETY SUPPORT DEVICES (I.E., JACK STANDS) TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. 17. WARNING: This product contains or produces a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm). (California Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.) Page 3
UNPACKING When unpacking, check to make sure the parts shown on pages 8 and 9 of this manual are included. If the part is missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: All parts mentioned below refer to the parts listed and shown on pages 8 and 9 of this manual. To Remove A Bearing/Race Assembly: 1. NOTE: The following instructions apply to most FWD vehicles and are intended to illustrate the process in general terms, not to be specific to any one make/ model vehicle. A combination of Sleeves (parts #1 thru #4), Sleeve Plates (parts #5a and 5b), and Bushings (parts #6 thru #19), will be necessary for different vehicles. Make sure to select the Sleeves deep enough to allow the removal of the bearing from the spindle. Also, make sure to select the Bushings that contact the inner/outer race of the bearing and not the ball bearings. (See Figure A, and Assy. Diagram.) 2. It will be necessary to make clear access to the bearing on both sides of the spindle. To do so, remove the vehicle s front wheel, axle nut, and outer tie rod nut. Disconnect the tie rod. Remove the front brake and brake rotor. Remove the axle from the hub, and with rope or wire, secure the axle out of the way from the job to be done. NOTE: On some models it may be necessary to loosen the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle to prevent damage to the axle from the hub. Page 4
STEERING KNUCKLE BALL BEARINGS INNER RACE OUTER RACE BALL BEARINGS SEAL RETAINING CLIP RETAINING CLIP FIGURE A 3. Remove the retaining clip and seal (located in the opening in the steering knuckle) from the appropriate side of the bearing. (See Figure A.) 4. Select a Sleeve (parts #1 thru #4) with a diameter large enough to rest against the outer edge of the steering knuckle. (See Figure B, and Assy. Diagram.) 5. Select a Sleeve Plate (parts #5a, #5b) that will fit snugly on the Sleeve (parts #1 thru #4) being used. (See Figure B, and Assy. Diagram.) 6. Place a Washer (part #22) on the Sliding Screw (part #21). (See Figure B, and Assy. Diagram.) SLEEVE PLATE (#5a, #5b) BUSHING (#6 - #19) SLIDING SCREW (#21) NUT (#20) WASHER (#22) WASHER (#22) SLEEVE (#1 - #4) STEERING KNUCKLE FIGURE B Page 5
7. Insert the Sliding Screw (part #21) with the Washer (part #22) through the Sleeve Plate (parts #5a, #5b), Sleeve (parts #1 thru #4), and the opening in the vehicle s steering knuckle. (See Figures A, B, and Assy. Diagram.) 8. Select a Bushing (parts #6 thru #19) that will slide snugly through the opening in the vehicle s steering knuckle, and place it on the end of the Sliding Screw (part #21). NOTE: Make sure to select the Bushing that contacts the inner/outer race of the bearing and not the ball bearings. (See Figures A, B, and Assy. Diagram.) 9. Place a Washer (part #22) on the end of the Sliding Screw (part #21). (See Figure B, and Assy. Diagram.) 10. Screw the Nut (part #20) on the end of the Sliding Screw (part #21). (See Figure B, and Assy. Diagram.) 11. Hold the Nut (part #20) in place with a wrench. Then, slowly screw the Sliding Screw (part #21) into the Nut while drawing the ball bearings and inner/outer race out of the opening in the vehicle s steering knuckle. (See Figures A, B, and Assy. Diagram.) 12. Once the bearing assembly (ball bearings and race) has been drawn out of the steering knuckle, disassemble the Bearing Adapter tool and store it in a clean, dry location. To Install A Bearing/Race Assembly: 1. Select a Sleeve (parts #1 thru #4) with a diameter large enough to rest against the outer edge of the steering knuckle. (See Figure C, and Assy. Diagram.) 2. Select a Sleeve Plate (parts #5a, #5b) that will fit snugly on the Sleeve (parts #1 thru #4) being used. (See Figure C, and Assy. Diagram.) 3. Place a Washer (part #22) on the Sliding Screw (part #21). (See Figure C, and Assy. Diagram.) 4. Insert the Sliding Screw (part #21) with the Washer (part #22) through the Sleeve Plate (parts #5a, #5b), Sleeve (parts #1 thru #4), and the opening in the vehicle s steering knuckle. (See Figure C, and Assy. Diagram.) 5. Slide the bearing assembly (race and ball bearings) on the end of the Sliding Screw (part #21). (See Figure C, and Assy. Diagram.) SKU 45210 For technical questions, PAGE please 6 call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6
RACE/BALL BEARINGS SLEEVE PLATE (#5a, #5b) WASHER (#22) WASHER (#22) SLIDING SCREW (#21) SLEEVE (#1 - #4) NUT (#20) BUSHING (#6 - #19) STEERING KNUCKLE FIGURE C 6. Select a Bushing (parts #6 thru #19) that will slide snugly through the opening in the vehicle s steering knuckle, and place it on the end of the Sliding Screw (part #21). NOTE: Make sure to select the Bushing that contacts the inner/outer race of the bearing and not the ball bearings. (See Figure C, and Assy. Diagram.) 7. Place a Washer (part #22) on the end of the Sliding Screw (part #21). (See Figure C, and Assy. Diagram.) 8. Screw the Nut (part #20) on the end of the Sliding Screw (part #21). (See Figure C, and Assy. Diagram.) 9. Hold the Nut (part #20) in place with a wrench. Then, slowly screw the Sliding Screw (part #21) into the Nut while drawing the bearing assembly into the opening in the vehicle s steering knuckle. (See Figure C, and Assy. Diagram.) 10. Once the bearing assembly has been drawn into the steering knuckle, disassemble the Bearing Adapter tool and store it in a clean, dry location. 11. Insert the retaining clip and seal in the opening in the steering knuckle to secure the bearing assembly in place. (See Figure A.) INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING 1. Before each use, inspect the general condition of the Bearing Adapter set. Check for cracks, breaks, or bends in the tool, and any other condition that may Page 7
affect its safe operation. If a problem occurs with the tool, immediately discontinue its use and have the problem corrected before further use. Do not use damaged equipment. 2. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth. You may use a mild detergent or mild solvent. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDER- TAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. PARTS LIST Part # Description Qty. 1 Sleeve (4 O.D. x 2.53 Long) 1 2 Sleeve (3.63 O.D. x 2.53 Long) 1 3 Sleeve (3.25 O.D. x 2.53 Long) 1 4 Sleeve (3 O.D. x 2.5 Long) 1 5a Small Sleeve Plate (3.25 O.D. x 2.72 Step) 1 5b Large Sleeve Plate (4 O.D. x 3.2 Step) 1 6 Bushing (2.96 O.D.) 1 7 Bushing (2.62 O.D.) 1 8 Bushing (2.18 O.D.) 1 9 Bushing (2.88 O.D.) 1 11 Bushing (2.5 O.D.) 1 12 Bushing (2.78 O.D.) 1 13 Bushing (2.82 O.D.) 1 14 Bushing (2.82 O.D.) 1 15 Bushing (2.9 O.D.) 1 16 Bushing (3.48 O.D.) 1 17 Bushing (3.05 O.D.) 1 18 Bushing (3.21 O.D.) 1 19 Bushing (3.28 O.D.) 1 20 Nut (3 Long x.75 Dia.) 1 21 Sliding Screw (7.5 Long x.75 Dia.) 1 22 Washer (1.5 O.D.) 2 23 Blow Mold Carrying Case 1 Page 8
PARTS DIAGRAM 23 6 7 8 4 3 2 1 11 13 15 17 19 9 12 14 16 18 20 22 5b 5a 21 NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. Page 9