[s-cars] Wheel Bearing tool?

[James Shackelford]

Yes, that¹s pretty much how it¹s done.  Not really that bad.  Just put the
bearing in the right way.... ;-) (right direction)


On 5/9/08 8:01 AM, "Dave Kase" <davekase at pdqlocks.com> wrote:

> This may help:  http://www.audiworld.com/tech/
> 
> Go to "wheels/suspension"
> 
> then "Front Wheel Bearing R&R Using Hub Shark"
> 
> Tom Green wrote: 
>>  
>> James,
>> 
>> I guess I am a little slow, but I can't figure out how to remove the
>> axle
>> hub with this tool, or how it can be used until the hub is out of the
>> way.
>> And then, how to get the hub back in the bearing, all this while the
>> strut
>> is still on the vehicle.
>> 
>> This tool sounds like a great time saver. Can you help with a few hints?
>> 
>> Tom
>> 
>>   
>>  
>>>  
>>> Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 12:16:29 -0600
>>> From: James Shackelford <93urs4 at rovershack.com>
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>>> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Wheel Bearing tool?
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>>> 
>>> Dave,
>>> 
>>> Get the hub shark knock-off from Harbor Freight.  It worked like a
>>> charm on
>>> my wheel bearings.... I think it's about $60-70.  Handy tool to add
>>> to the
>>> collection.
>>> 
>>> James
>>> 
>>> On 5/8/08 11:40 AM, "Dave Kase" <davekase at pdqlocks.com>
>>> <mailto:davekase at pdqlocks.com>  wrote:
>>> 
>>>     
>>>  
>>>>  
>>>> 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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