[Vwdiesel] pressing front wheel bearings

[Tony Boucher]

You can also use a 1/2 inch piece of threaded rod with a BIG nut and steel 
plate on each end, to compress it. Gary the mechanic in Manotick had one he 
used.

Tony



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>A couple of years ago someone posted here about changing front wheel 
>bearings.
>
>They had pictures at their own page, and used a galvanized steel pipe
>fitting, slightly modified with a grinder, to use as a pressing mandrel.
>
>Any clues?
>
>The forgetful old fart.
>Sandy
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