B7 front Wheel Bearing Replacement

[Norfolk-Boy]

Hi I am thinking of doing the front wheel bearings myself as I have access to a 50 ton press. Quick question does the lower arm need to be disconnected from the upright to get at the 4 retaining bolts for the hub? or can they be accessed by turning the steering on full lock? If anyone has got the instructions or diagrams would be appreciated. I just want to get fully prepeared before I do this. I did do a search and nothing on a B7 and on the B6 just said it was easy to remove

[ukdan]

Are you sure the wheel bearing needs doing?
Reason i ask is that i thought i had a wheel bearing gone but then read some posts here about some tyres that can make the same droneing noise.
When i changed my tyres, the noise went away.
Something to think about.

[Norfolk-Boy]

Thanks for the advice but u have changed them and it is progressivly getting worse. If i load one side up the pitch also changes in the noise so pretty sure it is bearing. i have had the issue with the tread blocks on my Golf as well

Oh well I am off to do the work this morning so will let everone know if y

[Norfolk-Boy]

Thanks for the advice but u have changed them and it is progressivly getting worse. If i load one side up the pitch also changes in the noise so pretty sure it is bearing. i have had the ytre issue with the tread blocks on my Golf as well

Oh well I am off to do the work this morning so will let everyone know if you can do it without popping the balljoints.