[s-cars] Wheel Bearing tool?

[James Shackelford]

YES, the bearings are directional.... Don't ask me how I know.

James


On 5/8/08 3:31 PM, "Aaron Ryba" <aaronryba at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Dave
> 
> IIRC my local machine shop charged me about $40 a corner to remove the old
> bearings and press in the new ones. I believe the bearings are directional so
> review that in Bentley and have a talk with your machine shop person. Not sure
> if that is a typical issue.
> 
> I tried to have the rear bushings replaced at the same time when the hubs
> where out but the shop guy couldn't get the correct angle and they looked like
> they were still in good shape (southern car) so I left them in. I have them
> (2) if you are interested.
> 
> Aaron Ryba
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> Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 13:40:19 -0400
> From: Dave Kase <davekase at pdqlocks.com>
> Subject: [s-cars] Wheel Bearing tool?
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> So the Audi tool is $400+
> 
> Are there any alternatives?  I am not into making one unless it is drawn
> up already.
> 
> Or should I just suck it up and take it to the shop?  What's the going
> rate to R&R a wheel bearing?
> 
> Dave Kase
> 
> 
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