Front Wheel Bearing - Bit of dirt

[Clinterous]

Sorry to mention a non related VAG brand...but I've been tasked to change a front wheel bearing on my other halfs' Vauxhall Corsa!

Anyone had any experience of these? Easy or difficult, does it need a press?

(I drive an A6)

Cheers

[Captain Answer]

Sorry to mention a non related VAG brand...but I've been tasked to change a front wheel bearing on my other halfs' Vauxhall Corsa!

Anyone had any experience of these? Easy or difficult, does it need a press?

(I drive an A6)

Cheers

No car really NEEDS a press if you know what you're doing with a wheel bearing

[Clinterous]

Thanks.

Armed with that, I have belief and will proceed forthwith!

[wacky77]

No car really NEEDS a press if you know what you're doing with a wheel bearing

I've done both front bearings on my A6 and it definately needs a press, the only thing holding the bearings in is their tight (interference) fit and it takes a LOT of pressure to get the old ones out, and a fair amount to get the new ones in.

[NickPicks]

When I've done wheel bearings in the past, I've taken the bearing carriers (hub carriers) out, taken it down the road to my friendly neighbourhood garage, and paid him £10 to press out the old bearings and press in the new ones.

You need to find a garage that will do this, as some will only do the whole job.

[wacky77]

When I've done wheel bearings in the past, I've taken the bearing carriers (hub carriers) out, taken it down the road to my friendly neighbourhood garage, and paid him £10 to press out the old bearings and press in the new ones.

You need to find a garage that will do this, as some will only do the whole job.

Exactly what I did mate, currently looking at making my own press using a bottle jack and weight bench frame lol

[wacky77]

No car really NEEDS a press if you know what you're doing with a wheel bearing

My sincere apologies Captain, just done one of my front bearings with a lump hammer, some large sockets and a chisel, although it took some doing it can be done!

However unless (as you say) you know what you're doing I would recommend using a press if possible, especially for the A6 front!

[Captain Answer]

It does make it easier however and I do tend to get them pressed for timesake. Some of the bearing puller kits are quite good apparently though i've never used one myself