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Old 28-04-2008, 06:32 AM
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Thumbs up 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
Old 28-04-2008, 07:58 PM
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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.



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Old 28-04-2008, 08:05 PM
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Mine certainly weren't pressed. And i've done 3 other mk4s that weren't pressed.I know mk5 onwards are tho
Old 28-04-2008, 08:15 PM
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maybe its best i get a mechanic to do it.how much do you reckon is a fair price to be charged by a garage.

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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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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!
Old 29-04-2008, 06:07 AM
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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.

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not to worry got a mate coming to do it today £20.
Old 29-04-2008, 09:19 AM
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sorry to change the topic slightly but does anyone no what wheel bearings i need on the rear if it has been converted to run discs?
cheers in advance!
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Originally Posted by tomhs123
sorry to change the topic slightly but does anyone no what wheel bearings i need on the rear if it has been converted to run discs?
cheers in advance!
You can still use the same bearings as the hubs don,t change.

As for using a PRESS for the front bearings,i was just trying top be proffesional
you bunch of COWBOYS.

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Originally Posted by haz87
Mine certainly weren't pressed. And i've done 3 other mk4s that weren't pressed.I know mk5 onwards are tho
not entirely true as ive done mine on my mk6 rs2k without a press
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Originally Posted by mercury grey minter

As for using a PRESS for the front bearings,i was just trying top be proffesional
you bunch of COWBOYS.
yeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!
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You dont need to use a press but it's alot easier if you have one

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Old 30-04-2008, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mercury grey minter
As for using a PRESS for the front bearings,i was just trying top be proffesional
you bunch of COWBOYS.
Welcome to the Wild West!

Lol
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used a press in the end. the play on the bearing was pretty bad so no wonder it tramlined.sweet as now though
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