wheel bearing replacement help

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    wheel beariing replacement

    hey guys i need help here!!! my wheel bearings have been going out. I got front and rear kits from All Bearings, and the manual only covers 3rd gen.! It doesnt seem the same as the 4th. Got the wheel off, I think I have to take my chain off, but hope not. Kinda in the dark here... anyone... PLEASE HELP to explain the process to help me get this done! In the mean time I will continue searching the subject. Thanks to all, and HAPPY RIDING!!! :)
     
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    hey guys trying to replace my wheel bearings, front and rear, on the rear first. Got tire off, and wondering if the chain has to come off?? Hope not! Never done it before. Everyone, please lend any advice or knowledge on wheel bearing replacement for everyone, and myself. Thanks and HAPPY RIDING!!!!! :)
     
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    well no luck with mechanics around here they act like they have never seen a vfr and dont know how , it looks like the 3 bearing i got from all bearing all go inside the sprocket carrier and the nut that holds it together is HUGE its a 42mm or so and no auto parts store carries anything bigger than a 38 , please help i cant be the only one that has come to this problem , i need your expertise :(
     
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    Sorry, I have a 5th gen manual only. Are you replacing the axle/hub bearings and the wheel bearings? Is that what you are saying? The rear wheel on your VFR does not have any bearings. They are in the axle/hub.
     
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    Dude - sometimes posts will speed thru the top ten before anybody sees it. And also its a holiday Friday. This is the first I've seen your post. I try to jump in on mechanical stuff when I can.

    To your dilema - First do you have a 4th gen manual? Your gonna need it.
    Your looking at a pretty good tear down of the rear axle stuff. And yeah, Its a good shot that the chain/sprockets need to come off and then the bust that damn big nut loose is gonna need to happen. Then brakes (Rotor/caliper) may need to come off. Theres a bearing carrier in there, that will come out and a press out the old and press in the new will need to be done too. Also possible that it might be easier if the swingarm come off too. --- Lots of stuff!---

    My point is - you looking at fairly skilled job, and if you unsure what to do - get help!

    Why are you doing both -front- and -rear-?

    Good luck,
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    Doing both front and rear, for they are both making horrible noise!! And yes, i do know its the axle hub bearings. There are 3 bearings that came in the kit for the rear. The manual that came with my bike doesnt cover the fourth gen. I will download that manuel (Brian) and hopefully it will help!! Thanks!!! :) I have a friend I met with a bike shop here in TX, and im going to do it at his shop. He said he would find a socket to work and hopefully i can get him to press in and out the old and new ones. I appreciate the help from all you... any other tricks/shortcuts are GREATLY appreciated!! Thanks to all!!
    Brian... I will be getting those forks from you within the next few weeks. thanks a TON for holdin em for me!! Gotta get the "financial situation" correct. U know how moving can be. (and wifes... LOL) She thanks you too. Got her to love riding as much as me! :) Thanks again and HAPPY RIDING!!!!
     
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