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Front Wheel Bearing Q
I shall be replacing my front discs this weekend. I have new bearing grease seals and was planning to remove the bearing races and re-pack with grease as part of the job.
I'm a little concerned at being able to press the new grease seals in without damage. Without going to the expense of a drift kit can anyone suggest a method for reliably installing these seals? I haven't got the hubs off as yet, so may be unnecessarily concerned! Thanks.
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05-16-2005, 01:06 PM
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The seals are made of fairly thick metal and press in quite easily with some light hammer blows. If you are nervous just place a piece of wood over the seal and then use the hammer.
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05-16-2005, 01:18 PM
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watch the angle of the wood block and tap around in a circle to keep it "flat" or at 90o whichever frame of reference you want to think about
or use a plastic faced hammer and watch the bearing
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05-16-2005, 01:20 PM
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I've been known to use a large socket that matched the diameter.
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05-16-2005, 03:53 PM
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Thanks guys!
As I thought I am unnecessarily concerned! Thanks for putting my mind at ease. I'm really looking forward to getting the car back together as I should have my std spec brakes in as good a condition as possible. I'm interested to see what they are like. In replacing the rear discs, pads and hoses I discovered (as I suspected) a problem with both rear calipers - namely seized inner pistons. I'm awaiting some rebuilt calipers.
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