Xantia rear (swing) arm bearings replacement

bh_2_5 · Unread post by **bh_2_5** » 11 May 2005, 05:09

Is there much involved in replacing the rear arm bearings on a xantia.
(1995 Diesel 120,000miles)

Unread post by **Peter.N.** » 11 May 2005, 15:18

It depends on your level of expertise. Dismantling is fairly straightforward until you try and get the remains of the bearings out of the arm, but if you have a welder there is an easy way. Run a line of weld around the inside of the bearing outer casing, which will be securley jammed in, when it cools the casing will shrink and you will be able to prise it out with a couple of screwdrivers. When you reassemble the arm with the new bearings, fill the space between the two bearings with grease, then you will probably never have to replace them again.

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 11 May 2005, 15:34

Try a search on the forum -
It is one of the most popular issues.

bh_2_5 · Unread post by **bh_2_5** » 11 May 2005, 17:29

I had a look at "Rear arm bearings; the permanent fix." This refers to a BX is it the same for a Xantia

Immatoity · Unread post by **Immatoity** » 11 May 2005, 18:07

Sorry to jump in Bh but this is what I have been asking about for ages too...
AndersDK.. I cannot search the forum as its firewalled out here at work for some reason...
Can someone please please please put the link up to the most relevant topic