Yikes: Wheel Bearing Puller Kit $386!

[john clarke]

>a company named Schley makes 'em for VW/Audi.  i rented it from an
>outfit in Michigan that specializes in VW/Audi parts but i can't
>remember the name.  I think Blau rents 'em out as well.  From my
>experience, it's not as simple or easy as it appears.  it required lots
>of muscle to manually press those bearings out/in and you might end up
>ripping the rubber for the ball joints.  it worked better on my VW
>Scirocco cuz it used a smaller bearing.  The Audi was a bear.  You'd be
>better off pulling the whole assembly and taking it to a machine shop
>and have them press it out or take to a friend w/ a press.  it's cheaper
>than renting it.
>

>I'd steer away from those pullers that work on ALL foreign (and
>domestic) cars.  If you feel you must use one in lieu of using a press,
>stick to the "Schley" tool which is designed specifically for VW/Audi.
>Even then, you need to be very specific.  The one I rented a few yrs ago
>work beautifully on my VW but it didn't have the correct "cup" for my
>5ktq so I had to improvise a bit.  Again, those bearings require lots of
>muscle to press out w/ those tools.  You could be turning and hammering
>for hours before that sucker comes out and then do it again to press the
>new one in.  You could use power tools but I recall that the
>manufacturer advised against it.  Best bet is to take the assembly out
>and take it to a machine shop for around $25.