Fwd: How to replace Front Wheel Bearings?

[cobram at juno.com]

Dave C <dconner at gmail.com> writes:

> 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.

That's why I recommend and love using the Hub Shark, lifetime guarantee,
and the instructions tell you to use an impact gun.  Last wheel bearing
was in and out in less than 20 minutes.  I borrow the tool from a friend,
a nearby machine shop has been borrowing some of the attachments to use
with the hydraulic press, says, depending on the assembly, they work much
better than the ones that came with the press.

Agree with never using heat, tempering or hardening the steel isn't a
good thing.

BCNU,
http://www.geocities.com/cobramsri/