[buster420]

hello fellow fourtrax owners, i own a 1998 honda fourtrax 300 and never changed the front wheel bearings, the wheels are very "whabbly" so i decided to change them myself, i jacked it up removed the wheels took the cotter pins and castle nuts off but cant remove the hub. Could anyone out there give me any info on how to finish the job so i can get back to riding it!!

 

[mud99]

Is it a 2X4 or 4X4. If its drum breaks make sure they are backed off and it should slid off

 

[Saber6]

I agree with mud..

 

[buster420]

its a 2x4 but I'm a beginner how do I back off the brakes?

 

[Saber6]

Should be an access on the back plate #5 to get to the adjuster #12

 

[mud99]

Should be a plug on the hub just pull it out and turn the hub to find the adjuster. A flat scruedriver will do the trick

 

[mud99]

http://www.hondapartshouse.com/home.aspx
Go to this sight they show great diagrams

 

[Saber6]

Should be a plug on the hub just pull it out and turn the hub to find the adjuster. A flat scruedriver will do the trick

I agree^^^^^^^

 

[buster420]

thanks a million guys I'm gonna try this as soon as I have a chance!!!

 

[TRX2fiveO]

Don't forget the adjuster will only turn one way unless you take another screwdriver and push in on number 14 on sabers schematic. when you turn it you will hear a clicking sound if you turn it the other way you won't if you got the clip pressed in far enough, that will be loosening? good luck

 

[buster420]

I loosen both number 12 and 16 as much as I could and , I sprayed everything in WD-40 the hub still wont come off any tips???

 

[TRX2fiveO]

Get you a BFH being careful not to hit the studs if it has any. and smack it in between the studs all the way around this should send enough shock through it to loosen it. if not you can wedge a screwdriver between the drum and rear plate and on the opposite side take your hammer and hit the edge of the drum while prying toward you with the screwdriver don't hit it too hard drums have been known to break and don't pry so hard you bend up the drum plate just hold tension on it.

 

[mud99]

Will the hub turn ifnot you titened the brakes up if it will turn do what TRX2five0 said it should slide off.

 

[buster420]

got the hub off, is there a lip between both bearings in the hub, do I pry with a screwdriver to pull them out? now what??? the reason for so many questions is because I have a tendancy to strip and break a lot of parts and want to be sure of what I'm doing thanks for everybody's support.

 

[Pain]

do you have a manual? If not, get one.

Post pictures so we know what you are looking at.

 

[buster420]

No I don't have a manual if I did I wouldn't be asking all these question's....lol, but however posting pics would help. Sorry I'm new to this forum stuff .......................and its not a lip its a sleeve I was seeing and it came out but since the bearings I purchased don't have sleeves in em I must have to re use them.

 

[Pain]

This is where a manual will come in handy, it will tell you what parts you need and what parts you can reuse after inspecting for damage, etc.

 

[TRX2fiveO]

I agree with pain you really need to get you a manual bro breaking something could get costly. and do like he suggested post up some pics.

 

[buster420]

I will have to follow your advice but for now the bearings are in and I'm going riding tonight!!! Yeehaw, thanks to everyone.

 

[whiteboy]

tap with hammer on each side