birdmanmt

ok well it finally happened. 182k miles and the first wheel bearing is toast on the car.

pointers, tips, suggestions for changing one? i have the tool/press kit for doing it on the car so that should help.

thanks
Jeff

audiqv8

Here is a link to Chris Miller's site and instruction for replacing the wheel bearing. Getting the Hub Shark tool or something similar is a good move.

Nothing special other than grunt work. The tool should help alot and check the CV boots while your in there, since you will have to remove the half shaft.<ul><li><a href="http://members.aol.com/c1j1miller/suspend.html#Wheel%20bearing%20replacement">Chris Miller</a></li></ul>

birdmanmt

thanks, yeah i have the hub shark. and the cv axles were new last summer.

tonyj

on various T44s, 80s, 90s and B5s.

Call if you have questions.

One thing that helps is when you use the impact wrench it will usually bog down. when it does, take a BFH and hit the bolt of the Hub Shark. You will hear it pop and move a bit. Repeat as necessary.

Careful of your ABS sensor.

Don't let the tool push on the caliper mounting bolt holes. They will bend. BTDT. Took a BIG wrench and a lot of bending to straighten it again. Lucky to not break it.

birdmanmt

i'll give ya a call if i run into a problem.

AndrewsQuattros

I had to use an industrial press for my 90, once you get the hang of it it's not so bad, and you can do all of em ;-)