Reply to "Changing rear wheel bearing"

You will be getting other responses soon I bet. This is a 'long' topic to discuss.
First confirm the problem:
Grab the wheel at 12 and 6 (O'clock). Shake, does it move ? (Not the tire
flexing).
Then the bearing is a likely cause.
Grab the wheel at 9 and 3, shake. If it moves it may be the "upright's" lower shaft bushing.

If it is a bad bearing, and the wheel moves, you will likely need a new axel (USD$350).
Stock axel was soft metal, and is easily damaged if the bearing had some time to wear.

Special tools ? YES. Axel nut is unique to each side. Right-hand thread, and left-hand
thread. (Axel is marked "S" = Sinestra (left) and "D" = Destra (right)).
A special USE-ONCE nut was stock, and torque is at least 400ft pounds ! So a special socket and a long (1.25+ meter) wrench is necessary.

Many owners have machined the upright to take tapered roller bearings versus ball bearings.
So figure out what you have before ordering parts !

I have images of this task, going into an article soon. If they help I can send a copy of some of them.

With the right tools, PCNC did the job (one axel) in about 2.5 hours or less.

Chuck Melton