Front Wheel Bearing - Bit of dirt

[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