Thread: 99 Taurus - front left bearing keeps comming apart
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Old 07-01-2007, 07:24 PM
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Re: 99 Taurus - front left bearing keeps comming apart
Are you using an impact wrench to remove the spindle nut or the bearing retaining bolts? An impact wrench can shatter the chrome plating on the bearing balls and drastically reduce bearing life. It's all supposed to be done with hand tools.

Having said that, it's almost inconceivable that this could have caused three bearings to fail. Are you sure the CV joint is in good condition? Front end is aligned?
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