Wheel Bearing Tool(s)

[The Quattro King]

REally?  I have used impact tools on them with no problems.




Shayne P.



1972 MB 280 SEL
1984 4ksq
1991 v8q5
1991 200q Sedan
1992 S4

Parting:  1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5

> From: Richard Beels <beels at technologist.com>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 17:28:41 -0500
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: Wheel Bearing Tool(s)
> 
> Actually, it's IMPACT tools which are a no-no.  So put the impact gun down
> and feel free to use a non-impact air socket wrench....
> 
> At 13:52 1/17/2001,  Orin Eman was inspired to say:
>>> 
>>> I have recevied a few inquires and they keep trickling in, so I'm posting
>>> to the list.
>>> 
>>> About the Hub Shark Tool:
>>> 
>>> I found this page:
>>> http://www.mytoolstore.com/oldforge/olf06.html
>>> 
>>> Only difference is the tool I borrowed from my friend was bought from the
>>> Hazet Distributor, it's the "Hub Shark" but it did not come with that
>>> bracket seen on the web page.  It was also only $275 for the tool without
>>> the disk puller etc., just the bearing puller/installer.  It's a very
>>> beefy steel, and makes it unbelievably easy to change the wheel bearings.
>>> They pop right in and out.  Air gun highly recommended.
>> 
>> Don't know about the Hazet, but DO NOT use air tools on
>> the Schley.  The will wreck the threads on the mondo
>> bolt really quickly.  (The Schley specifically says
>> no air tools.)
>> 
>> Orin.
> 
> 
> Cheers!
> 
>