front wheel bearings
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From: Witham essex
front wheel bearings
im going to replace my bearing but havent done one before i have the tools a haynes manual and am confident i can do it just wondered if anyone has any hints or tips to make life easy.cheers in advance
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From: SOLIHULL (BIRMINGHAM)
You will need a HYDRAULIC PRESS as the front bearings are pressed in on them.
You will need to press the old ones out and the new ones in.
Some pics of when i did mine.
You will need to press the old ones out and the new ones in.
Some pics of when i did mine.
Last edited by mercury grey minter; Apr 28, 2008 at 08:04 PM.
Mine certainly weren't pressed. And i've done 3 other mk4s that weren't pressed.I know mk5 onwards are tho
hehehe you dont need a press! I've done at least 5 pairs over the years, yes they are pressed in but a hammer and chisel will have them out in under 10mins!!
Then you just use the old bearing casing (and your hammer) to tap the new bearing in square, easy job mate!
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From: suffolk Drives:orion mk2 zetec
press??who needs a press!get ya hammer out!u can buy a tool that fits inside the bearing casing so u dont damgae it with the hammer,only thing u need tht u might not have,30mm socket and bar to undo the hub nut!!they do advise to replace the hub nut,and make sure u bend the tab in to stop it coming looooooose!
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right so if i dont need a press it should be a straight forward job?
if i get stuck i should be ok as there are 4 other turbos in my car park 2 being broke so if i mash anything i can borrow of my neighbour.
if i get stuck i should be ok as there are 4 other turbos in my car park 2 being broke so if i mash anything i can borrow of my neighbour.
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As for using a PRESS for the front bearings,i was just trying top be proffesional
you bunch of COWBOYS.
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