Wheel Bearing Removal Kits

[Ian2012]

Has anyone used these kits that pull the front bearing wheel out and push a new one in without taking the hub off the car? are they worth the money?

Thanks

Ian

 

[stu_m]

is this made for the Audi?

as the bearings (yes theres two) are pressed on to the hub and the whole lot bolts in then I can't see them working

 

[Ian2012]

ok i get it i thought there was just one big bearing a bit like old school audi 80/90 etc

 

[stu_m]

year there is actually two bearings and one is a different size to the other and the shaft on the hub is stepped too

In my experience I would buy the hub complete with bearing and replace the lot as one

 

[AlexGSi2000]

The front bearings are part of a replaceable assembly which unbolts - as opposed to other cars (i.e-fiestas) where the bearing needs to be pressed.

Take a look at this thread;
DIY: Front wheel bearing replacement

 

[madmike01uk]

are they quite simple to do? I think mine may need doing but I'm not sure if it's not just noisy front tyres.

 

[AlexGSi2000]

are they quite simple to do? I think mine may need doing but I'm not sure if it's not just noisy front tyres.

I took mine out when I replaced the upright - I would say its straight forward yes.
The guide I linked to above has it pretty much spot on.

 

[stu_m]

its a little fiddly but can easily be done

I replaced the bearing and holder rather then the whole hub and bearing next time I will be replacing the whole hub though

 

[Ian2012]

Oh my god AlexGSi what a find thank you so much

 

[Mike_B]

Note the ref to a press!