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97 Escort rear wheel bearing replacement

Old 23-11-2007, 10:56 AM
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To remove the old bearing can I use a hammer and screwdriver and put the new one back in using a mallet like I did on my Corsa? Or does it need to be pressed?

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Old 23-11-2007, 07:34 PM
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you should be able to do it like a corsa one i did mate
Old 24-11-2007, 05:39 PM
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Easy to do mate just use a good screwdiver or a chisel and knock the old bearings out. Use some sockets to refit the new bearings.
Old 24-11-2007, 06:09 PM
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thats how i do it mate, put the drum in a vice and twat it out with a punch.

to refit, i use the old bearings to drive them back in (need to tap them out a little bit again, but i find its the best way)
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Cheers guys I did it Friday afternoon. I finally bought a Haynes when I got the bearing. Used a piece of metel between the oil seal and the mallet.

I'm chuffed I saved some money on labour and the problem is cured.
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thank god i found this thread lol jus got a quote of £300 to do the bearings on mine! of to halfords i go
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