Re: 200T Front End Noise (bearing replacement)

[BARTHOML@snyalfva.cc.alfredtech.edu (Matt Bartholomew)]

I had the *rear* bearings replaced recently on my '88 5000tq.  Most of the
procedure was quite straightforward, especially if you know how to remove
the brake rotors.  However, there is a special tool for pulling the old
bearing out of the hub and reinserting the new bearing.  Without getting
too detailed, the tool consists of two parallel plates attached by three
bolts.  One plate fits around the hub, and the other attaches to the bearing.
Depending on which way the bolts are turned, the bearing is either backed out
(slowly) or pushed in.  The old bearing gets destroyed in the process.

It's a two-hour job for a qualified mechanic with the right tool.  Dealer
(Holmes Porsche/Audi near Yonkers NY) quoted me 5 hours!  Good luck.

Matt