Re: Wheel Bearing replacement

[Don Hoefer <hoefer@eng.pko.dec.com>]

Scott Bermes wrote:

> 
> Since my car has no rust, and according to Jim, only a bad mechanic
> would ruin the existing clips, do I have anything to worry about by
> going with just the wheel bearing and saving the money?
> 
> TIA,
> 
> Scott
> 89 200tqw

I am not familiar with your car, but I often reuse the clips.
The only time that I bought one separately it took a day or
two to come in and cost about $6 from the dealer.  So if
you are going to replace all four clips it is cheaper to buy
the kits.  I doubt that the clips are going to be a problem.
Do replace the axle nut, $3 at the dealer, $1 or so elsewhere.

Don Hoefer
'82 Coupe