VW Beetle Rear IRS Bearings - Quite a job!!
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- VW Beetle IRS Rear Bearings replacement How To. How to check and how to replace. Also CV joint removal.
Hi Everyone! In this 1969 VW Beetle episode, we are replacing the rear bearings - inner and outer. The is an IRS (Independent Rear Suspension) and not a Swing Axle car (first year I believe). The old bearings were shot - maybe not as bad as the fronts, but still loose and worn. It is a bit of work, but straight forward enough. The brakes will be coming up :)
Enjoy!
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Hi Everyone! In this 1969 VW Beetle episode, we are replacing the rear bearings - inner and outer. The is an IRS (Independent Rear Suspension) and not a Swing Axle car (first year I believe). The old bearings were shot - maybe not as bad as the fronts, but still loose and worn. It is a bit of work, but straight forward enough. The brakes will be coming up :)
Enjoy!
The VW Torque Multiplier too for rear-wheel nut: amzn.to/3besSiq
The Ring Plier kit: amzn.to/3gDDw33
The Star/Triple Square/Spline Drive toolset: amzn.to/31DUHxk
Seal Puller: amzn.to/2EPxT4y
Rubber Mallet: amzn.to/2ENIBJ6
High Temp Bearing Grease: amzn.to/32IA5U5
Help. where did you get the axle multiplier and rear bearing seal kits????
I recently bought a 1974 Super Beetle, and these videos have been extremely helpful. Thank you so much. I also like how Franny smiles at the camera before cuts.
You are a great mechanic and teacher.
Lesson No 1 from my engineering design course. NEVER HAMMER A BALL BEARING!
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You are absolutely awesome! I’m building a “street rail”. I purchased an old sand rail and I’m replacing everything. This is my first VW bug mechanical experience. So…. I’ve been surfing the crap out of TH-cam for instructional stuff. So far you and your work has been the easiest to follow. Pleasant to watch too. Thank you!
Your attention to detail and explaining everything so thoroughly is awesome. And as always the filming is the best. Can't wait for the next installment.
That torque multiplier tool is very cool...thanks for showing us that.
Add 10 percent for gear and bearing losses
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Parts cleaning: I use a repurposed empty protein can cut in half. I use Simple Green unless it's super grimy, then I'll use auto store spray degreaser/ the nuclear toxic stuff. The fluid then goes in my oil change can that the auto store dumps for free. .....I'm not new to engine work or auto restoration, but totally new to Volkswagen. Thanks for the super informative videos. Your filming, editing and explanations are great.
Heidi/Franny, I am rebuilding this component right now. Your video is my bible....so glad you made it. Can't thank you enough!! I use diesel fuel for cleaning. Low volatility ,but works well. Then brake cleaner or carburetor cleaning (gunk) fluid.
I am a 72 year old gay man who is just getting into watching anything to do with my first car (long gone) a 1967 VW beetle. You and your partner are just amazing and fun and informative to watch! Love YA!
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I think I've watched this 5 times. I'll watch it another few to make sure. Thanks for sharing ya knowledge 🙏
Beck\arnley has fantastic rear seal kit with all of em.
Very detailed, exactly what I needed. Thanks!!!
As always...fantastic! These videos are great for knowledge and the confidence to tackle needed repairs.Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome step by step. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic explanation. Thank you!
Excellent tutorial as well as videography. Thanks for sharing your wealth of VW experience.
This was a lifesaver video for me doing an IRS conversion. Thank you very much.
Your videos are so imformational. Thanks so much for taking the time to film these
Hey FRANNY GREAT VIDEO I just renewed and lubed my 70 SqrBk chassis. Your videos helped me, THANK YOU... I cleaned parts using carburetor solvent. VW
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Thanks Franny, your explanation is excellent ! Everything we all need to get the job done.
This video is very well done, good and clear explanation, and a lot of tool tip as well.
Excellent video, clear instructions, great camera work! Thank you for posting!
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Grinding down the old bearing was a clever idea, thank you.
What a huge job. So complicated. Great video.
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Thanks!
Awesome job! Thanks for the step by steps demonstrations. It helps a lot to fix the wheel ear bearing of my 1302 Super beetle.
Great Video! Super helpful! Thank you.
Another informative video! Thanks for helping us out!!
Outstanding video! Exactly what I needed to watch. Thank you for taking the time to record this.
You bet! Glad it was helpful!
Very good and informative Vidéo... As always, thank You for all the work... Wish You the best. 👍
Thanks for the tips...an oldie but a goodie! Still look back on this video even though I've changed countless VW Wheel Bearings. Very Thorough and detailed...Great Job Franny!
came across this video as I'm in the process of refurbishing my rear arms, they are heading to the blasters to be stripped, going to rebuild them with all new bearings etc. subbed because of the quality of the video.
you saved my life LOL great mechanic
Most of those rear bearings have a tiny bit of play it’s completely normal. The tapered roller bearing is for side thrust and the roller bearing is for vertical thrust loading. Obviously wiggling it by hand is not going to tell you the amount of play, you will need the wheel on and the castle nut torqued up to 250 pounds/foot. If you have excessive movement I have heard some guys turning a couple of thou off the centre spacer in a lathe to eradicate the play, but not sure I like that idea, excessive play after replacing them is more likely to be caused by crappy after market bearings. Love your vids, thanks for the content, great attention to detail.
Very helpful, thanks.
Love your videos. I'm watching this one for the 2nd time...finally have all my parts in, so installing tomorrow. Great detail. Very helpful for a new bug resto person...74 super beetle. Thank you!
Great, detailed video. THKS !
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Great vid. I'm about to start this on my 356 replica build and you just nailed every aspect of doing this for me. Thank you.
Pretty good tutorial. I did them a while back like 5 years ago but forgot it a little. Thanks.
This was fantastic. Thank you.
Thanks so much! Very useful!
Nice technical Documentary on the Vw IRS Bearings Replacement. I love this....!
Thanks!
Love your work ladies. Superb editing and and instruction for those who love working on their old cars. I just really find Franny quite therapeutic to watch and listen to. If only I had a a 911 Carrera and a VW Beetle, or preferably a VW Kombi Kamper... In the meantime, I'll settle for having 100s of classic 911 photos and owning a LEGO red VW Kombi Kamper! :)
Thanks so much!
this video helped so much... thankyou!
Can't say thanks enough for this video!! I referred to it many times while replacing bearings. It helped me tremendously!! Thank you very, very much. I will now refer to your other videos when I start a job.
Very well done video! Keep up the good work!
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Hi Franny and Heidi, thank you for another great well explained video. Love them all.
Thanks so much!
Franny your videos are excellent for home mechanics no matter what they are working on. For people like myself who take their vehicles to garages it helps them to know what to look for and to understand what their mechanic is telling them. Overall the more informed you are the better decisions that you make. On a personal level these videos are great for my mental health. Your calm and understanding nature makes these videos a highlight of my day and that feeling lasts long after I have watched the video. I feel that I am being overcompensated for the patreon funds I provide. Thank you to both you and Heidi for your excellent work!
Thanks so much John. I always look forward to your wonderful and thoughtful comments. I hope you are doing well :)
Thanks for a well made video. Your right the right tools make it easier. I'm going to use that old bearing trick to set the new ones.
Peace
Superb job as usual explaning a complex job in easy to understand steps. LOVE that torque multiplier tool, one of the neatest tools I have ever seen.
Thanks so much!
I used gunk parts cleaner. Nearly a gallon of parts cleaner and has a little basket to dip/soak parts. Used when I redid cylinder heads on my mustang for the smaller parts. Scrubbed by hand and spraying the heads themselves. Mustang runs great no leaks.
Great video! I removed the trailing arms during the body off restoration and have started to change the bushings, then after paint I will be doing this operation, so thanks for the detailed explanation!
Great job
great content
Hi everyone, Im new to this wv Beatle world lol.but your videos has really helped me on fixing my first dune buggy you also have a very special way of explaining everything.....thank you much.
This tutorial was awesome, and allowed me to do the bearings and brakes on my own 69. Back in June as a new Beetle owner I didn't know much about working on cars at all. Now, thanks in large part to your videos, I'm doing jobs I never thought I could do myself. Thank you!
Oh wow! That's so great! Congrats on your new car :) I hope you enjoying working on them as much as I do. So glad the videos are helpful! F
Cool can’t wait to get a Beatle
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great video THANKS
This is a tutorial! Verry nice... 👍🇧🇪
Awesome video,you explained every single detail. You Rock!!!
Thanks so much!
Yeah, a lot of little fiddly parts have to be removed just to get to them. Otherwise not hard, just intensive. I just machined some parts down to fit the very same VW axles into a custom go kart trailing arms. I just put that mess together today... lol... and this video popped up in my feed!
I just want to say thank you for your excellent instructions on removing and replacing the rear bearings on my VW. Filming was excellent and you walk the viewer in way that is easy to follow. I was very hesitant to attempt this messy job, but I was successful given your video.
I've had my 1970 VW since 1972, and my 1971 VW since 1976, and I've NEVER greased or replaced their rear wheel bearings. I'll also NEVER serviced their CV joints or boots (not torn), but have had the CV axles disconnected on my 1970 when I removed/installed a rebuilt transmission in 2018. Good video, and note that I am NOT recommending that others follow my lead on those rear bearings and CV joints. I just made my mind up decades ago to just replace CVs or drive axles rather than deal with the CV balls and greasing.
Thank you for this video. I'm redoing the whole break system for my '63 Bug and this is fantastic information. Watching and doing are two different things, but it helps to have the info in my head as I attempt to do all the steps. I keep taking two steps forward and one step back, but I'm doing it. Thanks again!
Execcional trabajo y muy pero muy explícito felicidades e aprendido algo nuevo el día de hoy 👍
Thanks, this is just what I needed. I haven't owned a VW in 40 years and recently bought one to restore and was having trouble figuring out which way the spacers/bearings went and you explained it perfectly.
you make these difficult things seem easy.
Excellent
You are right to emphasize to do the job with the right tools, it will save you time and headaches. A good step by step video.
Great video as always.
Thanks!
I use a big galvanized pan like you'd use to feed chickens for cleaning parts. I've used all sorts of solvents, MEK, acetone, mineral spirits, 1,1,1 trichloroethane (really dangerous stuff), and the old standby brake parts cleaning spray.
I think 1,1,1 trichloroethane is illegal now, but we used gallons of it in the Bell System. It's a fantastic cleaner.
I don't think you can get real MEK anymore, but the MEK substitute is really good. Usually substitutes are garbage, but I'm impressed with the fake MEK.
Heidi, your expertise is wonderful and so very much appreciated. I was hesitant to address mine, but your info has done much to "rein in" my fears. Thank you!!
Somehow your handiwork is more delicate and elegant - another great one
Wow, thank you!
Diesel with a little part washer yeah I liked it
Parts washers are required and Varsol (mineral spirits) is best to use. Eventually it will become more and more flammable, so fire extinguisher is a good idea! On commercial washers they have a fuseable link that melts in case of fire and let’s the lid down to smother flames!
Excellent video. I'm doing the rear bearings and brakes on my '69 right now. I don't have that nifty seal removal tool, but a 2 foot prybar gave me plenty of leverage to pop them out.
Fran, since you have made the investment in 4 post lifts, why not purchase a rolling bridge jack instead of hoisting that small floor jack onto the 4 poster?
I clean bearings the same as you; no FM about that.
I also like to freeze bearings overnight, shrinking the diameter a few10ths of a mm so they install a little easier.
Thanks! Yes that bridge jack would be sweet! They are 1/2 the cost of a lift... Maybe someday I can talk Heidi into one :)
Just brilliant work - I am really enjoying the vw content on such a nice car :)
Thanks so much!
This video maybe 2 yrs old but the information is great, has helped me redo the bearings on my buggy, Great info, you do a very good Job of explaining, thanks again
I just love love watching your video's
Thanks so much!
Lol. Seriously l. Have done this job over a dozen times and know it pretty intimently. I still watched the whole video
Great video. My daughter and I plan to overhaul the rear end of my late father's 72 bug over Christmas holiday. Thank you for this as it will make things much less nerve-wracking...
don't know why but i love this lady... great viewing. thankyou from the UK
Thanks!
Franny and Heidi : investing in a good solvent tank with a pump & nozzle as well as a good bead blaster enclosure has been key for my work on vehicles.
Your videos are the most useful I have ever found for the Beetle. I have had several over almost 40 years but thanks to this video it is the first time I have totally stripped the rear hubs and bearings on one. Thank you so much for your help.
Oh, great! So glad they are helpful :)
Great Video!!
Just ordered my Torque Multiplier! Thanks!! Been dreading that castle nut for a few weeks now... Not so much anymore! :-) Another great video! Loving them over here in Sydney Australia!
Oh, that's great! Also perfect for that Flywheel bolt as well. Yea!
Thanks!
I am working on a sand rail buggy that my son bought, doing the same things to it. Your videos really help me alot and explain everything in detail, Thankyou very much. "I also lost an hour looking for another spacer that was the inner part of the bearing", LOL.
I have a parts washer that I use mostly diesel and a dash of greased lightning degreaser works excellent I think your tub is perfect for your available garage space. Awesome video btw