Bearing and Hub replacement.

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Welshboy

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Hi guys -I want to replace the bearing and hub as a unit - are special tools required or are they just for the bearing replacement using the original hub ? If a special tool (non hydraulic press) is required for the Hub + Bearing as a unit what does it look like please ?
 
Front wheel bearing and hub flange are a single component

Tool to insert new one is a split collar that applies the force to the outer shell of the bearing
 
I think I have an old front hub that you can collect and practice on if you're passing Cardiff
 
Rear is mounted on stub axle with nut
No special tools
Concealed below the cap which chaps off with chisel

The front needs a new nut on the driveshaft as the locking wings sheer off on removal
 
Weetank2 said:
Rear is mounted on stub axle with nut
No special tools
Concealed below the cap which chaps off with chisel

The front needs a new nut on the driveshaft as the locking wings sheer off on removal
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Thanks again I saw the videos on youtube just now so I know that the split collar looks like.
Rear
Front
 
You might also have trouble getting the drive shaft out of the hub/bearing (front). On some cars (definately diesels) these are glued in and can take several tonnes of force to remove. Might come off easily but forewarned is forearmed. I eventually got mine off with a 12 tonne hydraulic puller but still required heat and a shock with a hammer as well!
 
TAABVW said:
You might also have trouble getting the drive shaft out of the hub/bearing (front). On some cars (definately diesels) these are glued in and can take several tonnes of force to remove. Might come off easily but forewarned is forearmed. I eventually got mine off with a 12 tonne hydraulic puller but still required heat and a shock with a hammer as well!
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Many Thanks for the info/warning. It is a petrol but I suspect it would be the same as a diesel
 
Hello,

Can you recommend any tools from amazon or ebay to proceed to replace the front bearing?

Thanks!
 
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