How to repack front wheel bearing, and when?
The manual states it should be done every 30k. Others have stated that if you do not do deepwater crossings, or off-road in the mud you should be safe having them repacked when you have the front brakes replaced (stick with OEM pads, non OEM pads usually cause squeaking) You can check to see if your bearings need to be repacked by: jacking the front wheel of the ground. Grab onto the top and bottom of the wheel and tug back and forth. If you have excessive play you should think about repacking the bearings. How To article: http://www.planetisuzoo.com/articles.htm/56 I have transmission problems ( ECU code: P1870). I have not read many posts on problems with the transmissions on the 98-03 Isuzu’s. Some common problems are that the tranny feels like it is slipping or it is shifting funny. Many times this is due the a weak charging system (battery that is dieing, or the alternator is on the way out) or the electrical connection to the tranny is loose and dirty. As for changing the tranny
The manual states it should be done every 30k. Others have stated that if you do not do deepwater crossings, or off-road in the mud you should be safe having them repacked when you have the front brakes replaced (stick with OEM pads, non OEM pads usually cause squeaking) You can check to see if your bearings need to be repacked by: jacking the front wheel of the ground. Grab onto the top and bottom of the wheel and tug back and forth. If you have excessive play you should think about repacking the bearings. I currently have 64k on my OEM pads and I have plenty of pad left (most folks get about 80-120k on there OEM pads; Stick with OEM pads when you replace them); I had my bearings repacked at the dealer at 50k (I wanted to be safe) How To article: http://www.planetisuzoo.com/articles.htm/56 I have transmission problems ( ECU code: P1870). I have not read many posts on problems with the transmissions on the 98-03 Isuzu’s. Some common problems are that the tranny feels like it is slippin
The manual states it should be done every 30k. Others have stated that if you do not do deepwater crossings, or off-road in the mud you should be safe having them repacked when you have the front brakes replaced (stick with OEM pads, non OEM pads usually cause squeaking) You can check to see if your bearings need to be repacked by: jacking the front wheel of the ground. Grab onto the top and bottom of the wheel and tug back and forth. If you have excessive play you should think about repacking the bearings. I currently have 64k on my OEM pads and I have plenty of pad left (most folks get about 80-120k on there OEM pads; Stick with OEM pads when you replace them); I had my bearings repacked at the dealer at 50k (I wanted to be safe) How To article: http://www.planetisuzoo.com/articles.htm/56 7. I have transmission problems ( ECU code: P1870). I have not read many posts on problems with the transmissions on the 98-03 Isuzu’s. Some common problems are that the tranny feels like it is slip
