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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: retromk2craig on 01 September 2010, 18:58

Title: removing front wheel bearings
Post by: retromk2craig on 01 September 2010, 18:58

how do i remove front wheel bearings and hub from carriers??

Title: Re: removing front wheel bearings
Post by: Ben Lessani on 01 September 2010, 19:13

I'm assuming you mean wheel bearing housing not carrier.

You remove the WBH from the car (disconnect bottom ball joint, remove suspension strut bolts, drive shaft). Then press out the hub (on a 20 tonne workshop jobby), then remove the retaining circlip, then press out the bearing - it usually disintegrates and leaves the old race on the hub, so you'll have to tap this off.

Title: Re: removing front wheel bearings
Post by: Mr Blue on 01 September 2010, 22:36

WARNING: If you cant get hold of a press. Do not smash the bearing with a hammer without a rag covering it. It can chip away and cut you real bad. Ware eye protection too. Very dangerous!

Can be done on a bench vice and a few heavy duty tools though

http://www.clubgti.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=97954&highlight=wheel+bearing+removal

Title: Re: removing front wheel bearings
Post by: Simeon on 01 September 2010, 23:07

Would a 12ton press be plenty adequate for the job, or 20ton more suitable? Price difference isn't that much and not worth buying the wrong tool for the job...

Title: Re: removing front wheel bearings
Post by: Wayne on 01 September 2010, 23:59

Quote from: Simeon on 01 September 2010, 23:07

Would a 12ton press be plenty adequate for the job, or 20ton more suitable? Price difference isn't that much and not worth buying the wrong tool for the job...

Would be better with a 20ton

Title: Re: removing front wheel bearings
Post by: Simeon on 02 September 2010, 00:50

ok, cheers

Title: Re: removing front wheel bearings
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 05 September 2010, 21:10

Quote from: Simeon on 01 September 2010, 23:07

Would a 12ton press be plenty adequate for the job, or 20ton more suitable? Price difference isn't that much and not worth buying the wrong tool for the job...

12 ton will be fine. That's what i've got, and i've done quite a few.