wheel hub/bearing

[smccprez]

Hello, I have to replace the hub & bearing on the pass front on my 91 & my question is has anyone been able to do it without having it pressed in? If so, what's the procedure?

Thank you

 

[Devin]

In other words, without a hydraulic press? Not as far as I know.

 

[sperold]

I have been told you can replace the bearing with hand tools in your basement, but I have never done it.
Someone here will have specifics if it can be done.

 

[smccprez]

I've heard some say that the bearing can be put in the freezer for a couple hours. That was new to me

 

[rubydist]

they are a pretty tight fit, I don't believe that it will shrink enough with temperature to slip on.

 

[smccprez]

Got it. I'll just have it pressed in so I know its right

 

[pjtoledo]

it's not that hard. I have changed several of them with "custom hand tools" in the basement. great therapy if you have the need to beat on something with a hammer.
however, a machine shop press is Soooo much easier.

try a search of my posts, there may be pictures out there someplace.


Perry

 

[Irish Pride]

http://www.harborfreight.com/fwd-front-wheel-bearing-adapters-66829.html

Don't do enough wheel bearings to justify buying it but I have thought about it.

 

[TimboSHO]

I do it without a press..... I just upgraded to a Gen 3 subframe/knuckles