How to replace Front Wheel Bearings?

SJ syljay at optonline.net
Wed Jun 23 11:46:34 EDT 2004


I ran into a problem regarding the front bearing replacement on my 90 100q.
I cannot press out the bearing. So far, I have not tried too hard in turning
the tool bolt. I want to make sure I dont break something.

The area in back and front of the bearing is badly rusted. I cannot
determine if there is a snap ring on the outboard side of each bearing.

I'll use a dremel tool to try and clean up some of the rust. Then I will use
calipers to measure the inside diameter of the bearing support. I will
compare that measurement against the new bearing OD.

The FA shows a snap ring on some models, no snap ring on other models and
years.
Can someone clarify if there is supposed to be a snap ring on the outboard
side of the front wheel bearing?


SJ
85 Dodge PU, D-250, 318, auto
85 Audi 4k - - sold but still on the road
88 Audi 5kq
90 Audi 100q




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