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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: H Singh on 18 October 2011, 08:23

Title: Ball bearing Mk2 16v?? How and what tools?
Post by: H Singh on 18 October 2011, 08:23

Hi guys,

another one of thoses questions! how easy is it to fit a ball bearing (front right)? do i need any type of special tool and has anyone got a thread on a how to?

Cheers

Harry

Title: Re: Ball bearing Mk2 16v?? How and what tools?
Post by: Simpson on 18 October 2011, 08:37

whats a ball bearing?  :wink: you mean wheel bearing? if you don´t know what its called i suggest you dont do it. It is diffeicult without a wheel bearing press.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Ball bearing Mk2 16v?? How and what tools?
Post by: pigbladder on 18 October 2011, 09:46

best bet if you can manage ..remove the front hub and take it to a garage and pay them a drink to press it in with thier hydraulic press

Title: Re: Ball bearing Mk2 16v?? How and what tools?
Post by: H Singh on 18 October 2011, 11:03

haha yeah wheel bearing ball bearing same thing :p

yeah i thought it maybe a little more difficult than expected..anyone had it done and how much does it cost?

Title: Re: Ball bearing Mk2 16v?? How and what tools?
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 18 October 2011, 11:13

Quote from: Simpson on 18 October 2011, 08:37

whats a ball bearing?  :wink: you mean wheel bearing? if you don´t know what its called i suggest you dont do it. It is diffeicult without a wheel bearing press.  :smiley:

Well it is full of ball bearings  :grin:

Title: Re: Ball bearing Mk2 16v?? How and what tools?
Post by: Wayne on 18 October 2011, 11:44

Needs to be pressed in.

Title: Re: Ball bearing Mk2 16v?? How and what tools?
Post by: Cory on 18 October 2011, 12:12

take the hub off the car, get the old bearing out and take it into a garage, i did. cost me £10

Title: Re: Ball bearing Mk2 16v?? How and what tools?
Post by: pigbladder on 18 October 2011, 16:47

yeah tenner seems to be the going rate , id suggest you only buy a good quality bearing like SKF /FAG or one from the dealer , cheapo brands dont last long and you will be doing it again

Title: Re: Ball bearing Mk2 16v?? How and what tools?
Post by: H Singh on 19 October 2011, 11:51

cheers guys got this sorted yday and was £9.50

thanks for all the help