Wheel Bearings & Timing Belt

[radek at istar.ca]

Eric,

If you find that the internal snap rings are rusted solid to the bearing carrier, like I
did, soak them
in diesel fuel overnight. It really loosens up the rust.  Also let me share some
information I got from the group
just a few days ago, just in case:  do NOT use lubrication when pressing the bearings in.

HTH and good luck.

Radek
91 V8Q 5-sp.
88 90Q


> Message: 5
> From: "Eric Pipas" <ericpipas at charter.net>
> To: "Quattro" <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: RE: Wheel Bearings & Timing Belt
> Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 13:31:01 -0700
>
> Ok, I know this thread has been beat to death, but I could not find what I
> needed in the archives
>
> I have a big weekend planned (3-Day)
>
> I am going to replace the rear wheel bearings on my 1987 5KCSTQ this
> weekend. I have access to the press, but not the shims (?) to press them in
> and out with. Does any one have suggestions for what to use for this ?? I
> have heard that they can be easily damaged when pressing them in and want to
> avoid
this.