And never, no matter how tempting it is, DONT try to clean a magnetic ring with another magnet to clean rust or metal debris because you are going to erase the magnetism printed strips of it. I know this because its on my shameful list of things I did wrong, when you go for a drive test after finishing the replace of a brand new bearing & hub kit the ABS/ESP fault light comes ON at the same time you remember that "Directed by Robert B. Weide" song

@TheGibby3340

2 жыл бұрын

Very good point. Mistakes (although at times extremely frustrating/costly) are part of the learning process. I have made countless mistakes over the decades and will continue to do so…We are human. Thx for watching 👍

Brilliant job and video Ian , one of those jobs you dread to start , but very satisfying when finished , cheers 👍

@TheGibby3340

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ian 👍

I like that small press and that slide hammer. well done Ian!

@TheGibby3340

2 жыл бұрын

They have came in handy over the years . They sit doing nothing for very long stretches, but when you need them…Cheers Denis 👍

Thank you for the info on the magnetic side of bearing!

@TheGibby3340

Жыл бұрын

Thx for watching. Cheers 👍

Need to do this on the fiesta at some point alongside front axle seals. Thanks for making it seem manageable.

@TheGibby3340

2 жыл бұрын

Thx for watching 👍

Good job mate , great video 👍

@TheGibby3340

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Matt 👍

Many thanks for your extremely helpful video. Although I'm from Oakville, Ontario - I'm writing from Scotland - where I've just succeeded in changing my front wheel bearing. Your help travels far and wide! Two points which may be useful: 1. I was having trouble with the track rod end nut (actually the rusty cotterpin) and ended up undoing the track rod - which is less likely to be seized - though you need to ensure that you don't alter the nut position. and 2. I used a bit of 12mm studding with mudguard washers to hold the hub upside down in my drill press. Going at low speed (100 RPM-ish) I played a torch on the bearing inner, which got to about blue heat and then dropped off. Very easy if you have a torch.

@TheGibby3340

Жыл бұрын

Just saw yer comment. I was watching the old firm match 😁. Thx for the kind words. Some good tips. What took you to Scotland if you don’t mind me asking?

@winrampen1174

Жыл бұрын

@@TheGibby3340 I came here 45 years ago to work on renewable energy at the University of Edinburgh - which I thought might last two years........ Two companies, one wife, three children, multiple grandchildren later and I'm still here. Much more mountainous than Ontario, and very few shopping malls - what's not to like!

@TheGibby3340

Жыл бұрын

@@winrampen1174 Nice. I’ve been in Canada for 48 years now. So far more Canadian than Scottish, truth be told. I’m glad Scotland didn’t disappoint. 🍻

Fantastic content, thank you!!

@TheGibby3340

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir and Thx for watching 🍻

Merci pour le tuto👍

@TheGibby3340

2 ай бұрын

De rien et merci d'avoir regardé 🍻

Nicely done mate good for another 200k 😉👍

@TheGibby3340

2 жыл бұрын

Thx Igor 👍

Top job. I must admit I prefer your commentry to the silent movie version 😅.

@TheGibby3340

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Iain. Think I had my little press near its limits 🤣

Nice work mate...job well done and I'm sure no more rumble 🤣🤣

@TheGibby3340

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Johnny 👍

Thank you sir

@TheGibby3340

2 жыл бұрын

Thx for watching. Cheers 👍

How long did you leave the bearing and hub in the freezer to shrink it?

@TheGibby3340

10 ай бұрын

Nothing too scientific about it. Think I threw it in the previous night. Thx for watching 🍻

Could you let me know where I can get the circlips for the front bearings?

@TheGibby3340

2 жыл бұрын

They were purchased from Suzuki. If you live in Canada or the States, google Suzuki authorized dealer and you can still obtain SGP locally.

@joanieolson7427

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGibby3340 Thanks very much. I'll have my parts next week. (I live in Ottawa)

What year SX4 is this?

@TheGibby3340

6 ай бұрын

2007-2009’ Thx for watching 🍻

What year and specific sx 4?

@TheGibby3340

4 ай бұрын

2007-2009’ 2L gasoline, hatch.

That sure looks like a southern car to me

@TheGibby3340

Жыл бұрын

It is a “southern” car. Southern Ontario Canada 😃

@Dreadmyshadow

Жыл бұрын

Lol lucky here in CNY that thing would be a rusted mess