gazchill 0 Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Hi,Can anyone explain to me how difficult a front wheel bearing is to do.Do I need any special tools like a press.I'm pretty new to DIY at the moment. Up until now I've only really serviced the car but wouldnt mind trying it myself if its not to tricky.Thank Link to post Share on other sites
gazchill 0 Posted September 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Actually it could be the rear as the form I got back had N/S/R on it.... (The person at the test centre said front on the phone) Link to post Share on other sites
dellert 0 Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 NSR would be easy. Pliers, Spanner, Big socket, Hammer, Grease. Front would be a mission, would leave it to mechanic. Link to post Share on other sites
gazchill 0 Posted September 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Great - Sounds like I can have ago myself then. If anyone could give me an overview of the procesure I'd appreciate it. (Waiting for my Hayes manual to turn up for a MkIII Golf) Link to post Share on other sites
mannie 0 Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Might just need adjusting . Link to post Share on other sites
dellert 0 Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Do not over tighten them!!!!!!!!I did!!!!!I thought just one more turn!!Was driving along and the bearing collapsed, ended up driving home with the caliper holding my wheel on!!!!Lucky I was only half mile from home! Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 finger tight is as tight as you should go Link to post Share on other sites
dellert 0 Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Why no one tell me that last year? Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Did you ask as many people would of told you, but hey, now you know for next time Link to post Share on other sites
dellert 0 Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Did not want it to be loose, so i done it till it was just binding a little! Did wonder why the wheel was so hot after driving it a mile or two........No it was before I joined the VR6OC, so no I didnt ask anyone.. Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 We all live and learn Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts