Rear Wheel Bearings finally solved

Pic 1: The new wheel bearings fitted in

Well, finally the rear wheel bearings of the ER34 has been changed. Instead of going around Kuala Lumpur and searching from manufacturers in Australia, I've decided to fabricate a metal "collar/bracket" to fit into the centre of the new wheel bearing. This reduces the size of its internal diameter to fit in the hub of the vehicle.

This whole ordeal just to change a simple wheel bearing is such a pain. I've got the ER34 rear hub disassembled trice before it is finally done. I've wasted multiple labour charges and the new wheel bearings costs a bomb.

To add more salt to the wound, my usual workshop decided to charge me an exhorbitant fee to get the job done. On top of that there were some oil stains on the dashboard which I have to clean myself and there were some minute oil marks on the passenger seat too. I'm a fussy guy when it comes to my car and this is not what I would expect a customers' car is treated. I think it's time I seek other alternative workshops for smaller jobs like this. Any recommendations?

Such a sour experience. :(

Pic 2: The new wheel bearings finally got installed into the ER34

Pic 3: The "old" wheel bearings (face-up)

Pic 4: The "old" wheel bearings (face-down)

Another go at the rear wheel bearings

Pic 1: Nissan branded rear wheel bearings

Another update on my rear wheel bearing issue. I returned back the previous bearing (Part No. 43210-AA100) and found some replacements; Nissan rear wheel bearings with the part number 43281-AA100 for the left side and 43280-AA100 for the right side. Yes the left and right part is different. However, the difference is not in design but rather just the placement of a single screw. Thanks to bro Alan and Satigue for the part number confirmation.

Pic 2: L to R: 43280-AA100 and 43281-AA100

Immediately I registered the ER34 into the workshop for it to be installed and be rid of the irritating humming noise from the wheels. It has now gotten worst and starts making a racket at speeds as low as 60km/h.

When I finally thought my ordeal is over with my bearing issue, I got thrown a curve ball. These new bearings are exactly the same as the factory ones EXCEPT the middle hole is a little bit bigger thus my hub can't fit in 100% without free play.

There goes another effort and labour cost down the drain for me.

Ahhhh.....the "joys" of owning a JDM......

Pic 3: The new bearings on top of the old one. Red circle represents the bigger internal diameter of the new bearing

Pic 4: The factory wheel bearing

Pic 5: This is where the wheel bearing bolts on to

WTB: Rear wheel bearings

My rear wheel bearing has been making a whole lot of humming noise for the past couple of months. Didn't find time to get it fixed until I recently got the part from the local "trusty" Nissan parts specialist. Stashed the part in my storeroom for a month before I finally haul myself and the ER34 to my regular mechanic.

And guess what I discovered at the workshop? It doesn't bloody fit! The new wheel bearing looks the same except that the one on my car has an additional "bracket". The part I got was verified via Nissan FAST and it's supposed to be the part for the ER34.

Well I learned a hard lesson. Never trust part numbers 100%. Oh damn it!! Now got to be on the lookout for replacements.

If you're in the market for ER34 rear wheel bearing, the Nissan part number 43210-AA100 may consist of the sequence numbers for the ER34 but hell it doesn't fit at all.

Anyone know where I can source for one??

Pic 1: ER34 rear wheel bearing (Part No. 43210-AA100 )

Pic 2: ER34 rear wheel bearing from my car