[V8] wheel bearings

[cobram at juno.com]

Even with the higher price for a new one (they used to be around $250
new), just the time saved and the hassle of going to a machine shop etc.
are enough of an offset for me.  I've done about 7 Audi wheel bearings
with the tool, I've also found it very useful for installing sub frame
bushings, 2 stroke bearings and other projects.  The Audi Q's have 4
press in bearings, it's just a matter of time before you're there again.

I have heard of people who have rented the tool from equipment/tool
rental places.  My local equipment rental place said if there were any
kind of demand for the tool they'd stock it for rental.  I think the
problem is that most DIY's don't even know it exists.

BCNU,
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We come into the world naked, screaming and covered in blood. Why should
the fun end there?

"d saad" <dsaad at icehouse.net> writes:
> 
> That is a pretty expensive tool that you will probably only use 
> once.
> To remove the axle, I think you also have  remove the tie rod to
> swing the strut out far enough.
> At this point, you are three nuts
> away from removing the whole strut - why not just do that and have 
> a
> machine shop press in the bearings? That is what I did and as I 
> recall, it
> was pretty cheap. Bearings, labor, and an alignment were all under 
> $300 -
> and I replaced the upper bearing too. 
> 
> Dave