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Front bearing tool



> I don't mess with the strut anyway, just
> pull out the knuckle assy
> which is 1 tie rod nut, two strut bolts, 1 axle nut
> 2 caliper bolts and a
> lower ball joint bolt.

Well, that's all fine and everything...but then you
need to have an alignment! Small camber changes
translate to reasonably significant toe changes on our
cars.

Yes, a Harbor Freight press works too.

Neal


--- Rabbit16v <Rabbit16v@attbi.com> wrote:
> Just go get a press at harbor freight for $150.  You
> can use it for a LOT
> more than just wheel bearings and pulling the whole
> strut out is like what,
> 2 nuts?  I don't mess with the strut anyway, just
> pull out the knuckle assy
> which is 1 tie rod nut, two strut bolts, 1 axle nut
> 2 caliper bolts and a
> lower ball joint bolt.  Oh, and 4 wheel lugs.  I
> haven't tried it but I
> think I can do it blind folded.
> 
> Dave
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Neal" <nealtovsen@yahoo.com>
> To: "John Lagnese" <jlagnese@massed.net>;
> "Scirocco-L"
> <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 9:54 PM
> Subject: RE: Front bearing tool
> 
> 
> > I haven't found anyone who rents it, which is why
> I spent the money for
> it.
> > With two Sciroccos that see autocrosses, it has
> paid for itself! It's nice
> > being able to do the whole job yourself in an hour
> or so, instead of
> ripping
> > out the strut and leaving your car on jackstands
> for 24hrs so you can pay
> > the machine shop $15 an axle to press it for you.
> >
> > If you want to send a check or PayPal as a
> refundable deposit (dunno the
> > cost offhand...but it's something like $200), and
> another to cover
> shipping
> > and a six pack, I'll loan it to you. I'll even
> send along the two monster
> > sockets you'll need and some good circlip pliers.
> All you'll need are
> basic
> > tools, a 1/2" cheater bar with a 6-foot extension
> (i.e. galvanized pipe
> from
> > Home Depot, so you can get the axle nut off), the
> bearing(s), new hub(s)
> > just in case you need it, and a beer or two for
> yourself. Makes everything
> > so much easier!
> >
> > Email me privately if you're interested. The only
> problem is that it would
> > probably have to be after X-Mas since I won't be
> around...
> >
> > Neal
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
> > > [mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On Behalf
> Of John Lagnese
> > > Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 10:14 PM
> > > To: The List
> > > Subject: Front bearing tool
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > > Is there anywhere that rents the tool for
> removing the front wheel
> > > bearing? I need to replace one on my 87 16V.
> > > Thanks,
> > > John
> > >
> > >
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