wheel bearing R&R

[Huw Powell]

I changed one myself once, using a tool I borrowed from Atlantic 
Imported.  It consisted of a heavy threaded rod (about 3/4"?) and a 
variety of round hunks of steel to fit bearings and hubs.  No press 
needed, you'd use an impact wrench or a lot of leverage and muscle.

The nice part is it could be done on the car, as I recall.  (you can 
flip the axle stub out of the hub on a type 85 front by turning the 
wheel to full lock and twisting, twisting, twisting the night away)

> Old Forge Tools Hub Shark bearing puller???
> http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/OLD-7325.html

>>> has anyone come up with a Magiver'ish way to do the
>>> bearings without bringing the car somewere? 
>>
>>Huw Powell's site has a description with pictures
>>of a MacGyver-ish use of some plumbing pieces
>>to R&R bushings. It might inspire you to try the
>>same with wheel bearings.
>>http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/bushings-pix2.htm
>>
>>I haven't tried it, but Harbor Freight has a set of
>>"wheel bearing adapters" for about $80. Probably
>>made in China, but I'm guessing it should work for 
>>the half dozen times you'll use it.
>>http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=45210

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Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi

http://www.humanthoughts.org/