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rear axle bearing replacement costs
Anyone out there know the street cost of replacing the rear axle bearings on a late 944? I know I'm mechanically capable of doing it myself but don't need to invest in a bunch of extra tools that I'll only use once or maybe twice (like a huge torque wrench and bearing puller).
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10-08-2013, 07:10 PM
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If you get quoted less than $400 you are doing good. Why not rent the torque wrench and bearing puller from your local auto parts store? It was under $30 1/2-day rental for the torque wrench when I did my crank pulley bolt.
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10-08-2013, 07:25 PM
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Autozone might have those In their free tool loan
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10-08-2013, 11:31 PM
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Maybe not. The late cars are difficult. Using RBT J_AZ
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10-09-2013, 05:37 AM
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I'm sure that with 123k miles on the car, the bearings have probably never been changed nor serviced. How do you tell if the bearings are good or shot?
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10-09-2013, 09:01 AM
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The Arnnworx Bearing Puller/Installer Is more than worth the price as it can also be used on other bearings. The work involved removing the rear Trailing Arm just to take it to a machine shop and their cost makes up the initial purchase cost. I have used it on 3 bearings so far and found it simple to use.
Bearing Removal/Insertion Tool Bearing Insertion/Removal Tool - $93.00 : ArnnWorx Specialty Tools Cheers, Larry
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10-09-2013, 01:55 PM
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I guess the arnnworx tool is for a late model - mine is an early and I don't remember using any special tools. Wasn't really that hard of a job.
Regarding the torque wrench issue. Instead of getting a large t wrench I just had to stand on the ratchet the correct distance from the nut. In other words, if your weight is 200 pounds and you stand 2 feet out you've got 400 foot-pounds. Or, if you're 164 pounds you would stand 2.43 feet (29.2 inches) out. No need to buy a wrench for one job.
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10-09-2013, 02:40 PM
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How much do you weigh? I'm an even 200lbs, so if I stand on the end of a 2' breaker bar that's 400lbs torque...
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10-11-2013, 09:53 AM
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Porsche 944 NA
1986 Porsche 951
1983 Porsche 944
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