Wheel bearing replacement job - Leicestreshire
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Hi All,
Finally got around to changing the wheel bearings by my local garage.They promptly broke the circlip on the new bearing off. Now using the one from the old bearing(split open to remove it).
Does anyone know how likely it is for a bearing to slip out of the housing?
Cheers,
Arun
Finally got around to changing the wheel bearings by my local garage.They promptly broke the circlip on the new bearing off. Now using the one from the old bearing(split open to remove it).
Does anyone know how likely it is for a bearing to slip out of the housing?
Cheers,
Arun
A2 Cars
Member
Hi Arun
This is something we see very often, incorrect tools and limited skills to replace the bearing on the A2. Disappointingly, we repair so many bodge jobs on a daily basis it makes me wonder where the pride in workmanship has disappeared to.
Arun, under no circumstances should the bearing be fitted without it's retaining clip and the old clip cannot be re-used - they normally break on extraction.
We're not too far from you, drop in and we'll replace the bearing for you. Not only are we fully trained and qualified, but we have the correct tool for the job and use a press to extract and fit the bearing to hub carrier.
I'll post some pics over the week end - must get back to an OSS service.
blue skies
tony
This is something we see very often, incorrect tools and limited skills to replace the bearing on the A2. Disappointingly, we repair so many bodge jobs on a daily basis it makes me wonder where the pride in workmanship has disappeared to.
Arun, under no circumstances should the bearing be fitted without it's retaining clip and the old clip cannot be re-used - they normally break on extraction.
We're not too far from you, drop in and we'll replace the bearing for you. Not only are we fully trained and qualified, but we have the correct tool for the job and use a press to extract and fit the bearing to hub carrier.
I'll post some pics over the week end - must get back to an OSS service.
blue skies
tony
timmus
A2OC Donor
Hi Alun,
Have you paid the garage to fit the new bearing and are they using the proper tool rather than just pushing it into the knuckle using a press? If they've providing a paid-for service and have broken your new bearing, they really ought to be buying a replacement.
Due to the A2's wheel hub and bearing being integrated, the face of the hub (with the 5 tapped wheel bolt holes) is obviously part of the inner race of the bearing (it's the bit that spins!). The whole assembly ought to be inserted into the knuckle by exerting force on the outer race of the bearing, but the outer race is inaccessible to a simple press. The dedicated tool is able to brace the back of the knuckle and wrap around the outer race such that force is only applied where it ought to be. This ensures that the bearing is pushed all the way home and that the retaining ring does its job properly. If the retaining ring fails to engage, the bearing can start to walk back out of the knuckle, which could eventually have very serious consequences, not least ABS errors and warped brake discs. I certainly wouldn't be using the old retaining ring, no matter its condition.
Cheers,
Tom
Have you paid the garage to fit the new bearing and are they using the proper tool rather than just pushing it into the knuckle using a press? If they've providing a paid-for service and have broken your new bearing, they really ought to be buying a replacement.
Due to the A2's wheel hub and bearing being integrated, the face of the hub (with the 5 tapped wheel bolt holes) is obviously part of the inner race of the bearing (it's the bit that spins!). The whole assembly ought to be inserted into the knuckle by exerting force on the outer race of the bearing, but the outer race is inaccessible to a simple press. The dedicated tool is able to brace the back of the knuckle and wrap around the outer race such that force is only applied where it ought to be. This ensures that the bearing is pushed all the way home and that the retaining ring does its job properly. If the retaining ring fails to engage, the bearing can start to walk back out of the knuckle, which could eventually have very serious consequences, not least ABS errors and warped brake discs. I certainly wouldn't be using the old retaining ring, no matter its condition.
Cheers,
Tom
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