Re: front wheel bearing question

[Night Shadow <soltwede@ucsub.colorado.edu>]

I would suggest trying to find a shop that already has the $275 tool and
have them do it for you, much easier, and no alignment afterward.

Eric


On Fri, 10 Dec 1999, Mr. Eddy wrote:

> Mine are trashed too and I'm getting ready to do this over christmas.  I
> think the bearings run from $20-25 each.  I think I'm going to take off the
> whole upright because i dont have "the tool" and its $120 for it.  I would
> like to know if anyone has done the job this way and how hard is it?  Do i
> need the tie rod splitter tool?
> Otherwise it seems easy, two bolts on strut, lower control arm ball joint,
> drive shaft, brake caliper, and tie rod.  The only part I dont know how to
> do is the tie rod.  Anybody have any info on this?  
> Oh yea, you will need an alignment if you do it this way.
> 
> Eric Person
> 86.5 16v
>  
> At 11:18 AM 12/10/99 -0800, chris gonzalez wrote:
> >time to replace the fronts...the noise those suckers make is unbearable!
> >
> >anyway
> >
> >how much should i expect to pay for a pair (shouldn't i replace both, or
> >just find the one culprit bearing?)
> >should i take it to a shop, or remove the carriers and have a shop press 'em
> >for me...is it worth the trouble?
> >
> >thanks in advance,
> >chrisg
> >
> >'82 8V
> >'88 16V
> >
> >
> >
> >
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