How to replace Front Wheel Bearings

[Eric_R_Kissell at whirlpool.com]

"Edward R. Wendell IV" <erwendell at mac.com> wrote:

> Also, if it wasn't already said, make friendly with a machine shop that
>has a press and a bunch of different diameter spacers. I couldn't see
>any other way of getting the bearing in and out without damaging it.

I agree that being on good terms with a machine shop is always a good idea,
but it is easy to change the wheel bearing without even removing the strut
from the car.  I used some "scrap" metal and borrowed some time on a lathe
to make a tool so I can change the wheel bearing on the car.

I leave the car parts on the car. Well, except the bearing, which has to
come off the car so I can install the new one.
So far this inexpensive tool has changed 7 bearings successfully.

See:  http://www.sofadog.net/gallery/WheelBearingPuller

HTH,
Eric Kissell
1991 200q 20v Avant, Koni Sports (yellow), 2.4 Bar (MRC), eBay Surprise
1989 200q 10v Avant, Boge Turbogas, 1.8 Bar (qlcc) - FOR SALE
1986 5000cstq Sedan, Bilsteins, 1.8 Bar (SJM)