Fwd: How to replace Front Wheel Bearings?

[Dave C]

When I used a similar tool for bearing replacement I relied on a 3 ft
long breaker bar.  I worked up a sweat and it took a long time.  I did
not use (and would not recommend) either an impact wrench or heat.
The instructions with my tool specifically said >not< to use an impact
wrench.  I think an impact wrench could damage the new bearing and it
might be hard on the tool.

I've also replaced a bearing by removing the strut and using a press.

In hindsight, considering the cost of the tool and how much work it is
to replace a bearing when using it, I think I'd rather just remove the
strut and use a press.  I had been under the mistaken impression that
strut removal would result in the need for a new alignment but have
since learned that is not true.  The cost of an alignment had been an
important consideration for me at the time.
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Dave C.


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SJ wrote... .

I used my impact gun on the bolt, 120 PSI . . . . . didnt even budge.

I'm ready to take the strut out and take it to a shop and have it pressed
out. Maybe press them in also. Will look in the manual and see how its done.