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Wheel Bearing Replacement
- Subject: Wheel Bearing Replacement
- From: rhock99@epix.net (Ryan H)
- Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2003 12:58:04 -0400
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Where do you see such tools? I'm looking for them, but can't find em? Thanx.
>
> From: "Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com>
> Date: 2003/04/21 Mon AM 11:17:10 EDT
> To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Subject: Re: Wheel Bearing Replacement
>
> There is a tool that allows you to replace the wheel bearing with the hub carrier still installed on the car.
> IMO it's just way easier than dicking around with removing the hub carrier and setting up a press.
> The tool can be rented from www.germanautoparts.com which is also a good place to buy the bearings or www.rapidparts.com
> Dan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Eric D Singer
> To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 9:47 AM
> Subject: Wheel Bearing Replacement
>
>
> I'm getting ready to do my own front wheel bearing replacement on my '84 scirocco and I remember coming across a procedure someone place on their web site. Does anyone know the website I talking about?
>
> I'm also looking for a list of tools that I'm going to need (minus a machine press) to perform this and well as any miscellaneous parts I may need.
>
> A friend of mine suggested a method that did not require a machine press for the bearing. First step is to get the old bearing out of the housing using whatever brutal method you choose. He made the point that the bearing is going to be replaced anyway, so mangle the old one if necessary to get it out. The second step is to place the new bearing in the freezer for a while. The third step is to place the housing in the oven. With the difference between the hot expanded metal and the cold bearing, the new bearing will slip right in. Has anyone tried this?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Eric Singer
> '84 8v Scirocco
> Trinity, NC
>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>There is a tool that allows you to replace the
wheel bearing with the hub carrier still installed on the car.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>IMO it's just way easier than dicking around with
removing the hub carrier and setting up a press.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The tool can be rented from <A
href="http://www.germanautoparts.com";>www.germanautoparts.com</A> which is
also a good place to buy the bearings or <A
href="http://www.rapidparts.com";>www.rapidparts.com</A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dan</FONT> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=esinger@northstate.net href="mailto:esinger@northstate.net";>Eric D
Singer</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=scirocco-l@scirocco.org
href="mailto:scirocco-l@scirocco.org";>scirocco-l@scirocco.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, April 21, 2003 9:47
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Wheel Bearing Replacement</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm getting ready to do my own front wheel
bearing replacement on my '84 scirocco and I remember coming across a
procedure someone place on their web site. Does anyone know the website
I talking about?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm also looking for a list of tools that I'm
going to need (minus a machine press) to perform this and well as any
miscellaneous parts I may need.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>A friend of mine suggested a method that did not
require a machine press for the bearing. First step is to get the old
bearing out of the housing using whatever brutal method you choose. He
made the point that the bearing is going to be replaced anyway, so mangle the
old one if necessary to get it out. The second step is to place the new
bearing in the freezer for a while. The third step is to place the
housing in the oven. With the difference between the hot expanded metal
and the cold bearing, the new bearing will slip right in. Has anyone
tried this?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Eric Singer</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>'84 8v Scirocco</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Trinity, NC</FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>
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