Front bearing tool

[brian_wagner@sbcglobal.net (Brian Wagner)]

doing it this way would not effect the camber. since you are not separating
the steering knuckle from the strut assembly. I thought he started at the
strut mount and workd down.

Brian
----- Original Message -----
From: "Neal Tovsen" <nealtovsen@yahoo.com>
To: "Rabbit16v" <Rabbit16v@attbi.com>; "Scirocco List"
<scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 9:09 AM
Subject: Re: 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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