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Re: 4k wheel bearings...
On Sun, 12 Nov 1995 AUDIDUDI@delphi.com wrote:
> I give up: For almost a week, I've (unsuccessfully) tried to pull the inner
> bearing race off of the spindle using various gear pullers ... none of them
> have worked. They all slip out of the little notches before the race moves
> and even using a giant C-clamp to hold the arms in place hasn't worked.
>
> At this point, the only practical alternative I can see is cutting them off
> with a die-grinder but I'm concerned about nicking the spindles ... putting
> them in a lathe to cut them off isn't an option nor is buying a new pair of
> spindles.
>
> Anyone have a better idea?
There is a rather easy solution that I have found. I took a good size
washer, and ground it down to thee ID of the spindle. Place it over the
bearing and put it in a press... or vice (would be tough) hydraulic jack
etc... This requires taking it out of course.... but that isnt too tough
either. The other is to buy the VW tool that removes them while still
on the car. Ita not cheap, but cheaper than buying new hubs!
If anyone has this tool.... CAN I BORROW IT!!!!!!!!! (rent?!)
Bob
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