Granite Granite 4x4 blx bearing replacement

[Molozilla]

Hey everyone! I am pretty new to RC and am really enjoying the thrill of driving them. It’s become my new obsession. I have a granite voltage and granite 4x4 3s blx.

I recently ordered the fast eddy bearing kit for the blx and I now realize I have no idea how to do this.

Can someone let me know what bearings this kit is meant to replace? I think I saw on another post that it does not include bearings in the motor mount, but it does include diff bearings?

Also, for the diff bearing, will I need to do anything else like add oil or grease to them? I don’t know what this entails but I saw something about it on another thread.

I’d really appreciate any help I can get and I don’t know anyone that’s into the hobby to ask.

 

[Rav3n]

So the bearings go in the opposite of how they are taken out. I am on mobile right now, but there are some great youtube videos showing the disassembly and removal of the diffs. Once the diffs are removed you can easily replace those bearings. Once the drive shafts are out you can easily change the bearings in the control arm / hubs.

My DSM bearing kit included everything needed except the actual motor bearings. And I bought those for a few bucks separate on ebay.

Its a easy process and a great time to clean things up. If they are sealed bearings I would not add any oil or grease as that attracts dirt and moisture.

 

[crimsonfancy]

Just take it one piece at a time if you're not as confident as you wish to be. You can look at the exploded view online or even print it out to see which areas and bearings to address. Once you do the bearings, your confidence will grow stronger and in no time you'll feel that you can fix anything or upgrade anything that breaks. It's a good feeling and feels good when you get it done. The improvements will be noticable and smiling probably uncontrollable. ??

 

[Molozilla]

So the bearings go in the opposite of how they are taken out. I am on mobile right now, but there are some great youtube videos showing the disassembly and removal of the diffs. Once the diffs are removed you can easily replace those bearings. Once the drive shafts are out you can easily change the bearings in the control arm / hubs.

My DSM bearing kit included everything needed except the actual motor bearings. And I bought those for a few bucks separate on ebay.

Its a easy process and a great time to clean things up. If they are sealed bearings I would not add any oil or grease as that attracts dirt and moisture.

Thanks! But what do you mean by bearings go in the opposite of how they are taken out?

Just take it one piece at a time if you're not as confident as you wish to be. You can look at the exploded view online or even print it out to see which areas and bearings to address. Once you do the bearings, your confidence will grow stronger and in no time you'll feel that you can fix anything or upgrade anything that breaks. It's a good feeling and feels good when you get it done. The improvements will be noticable and smiling probably uncontrollable. ??

Thanks, I’m both excited and anxious about it. Is there anything I need to do besides swapping out the bearings? Like do I need to regrease the diffs or anything else you can think of?

 

[drjim]

He means to reverse the disassembly procedure you used to remove them.

It's not hard to do, but takes some patience and good tools. I put the Avid kit in my Senton, and they much better bearings than what came with the kit. I didn't even have 6 packs of very easy running through mine, and the bearings felt "gritty" when I took them out.

Search YouTube, and you'll find lots of videos like this one:

 

[crimsonfancy]

Thanks! But what do you mean by bearings go in the opposite of how they are taken out?

Thanks, I’m both excited and anxious about it. Is there anything I need to do besides swapping out the bearings? Like do I need to regrease the diffs or anything else you can think of?

You can add grease around the outside of the diffs / inside of the plastic diff housing if you're inclined. Can't hurt at all and I would do it as long as you have it apart. This is the stuff I use and I like it for the cost and has worked well for me.

https://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist/dp/B07WWJLHRG