prestonian

I believe my right front strut bearing needs replacing. Looking at parts, I can buy the bearings only at $22 or replace the complete strut mount for $83.
Question for the experienced: Is it easy to replace the bearings only?
I assume the strut mount is the complete assy which already contains the bearings.

TIA

deephouse

now would be a good time to do that also...

Scott_Napier

I agree, there really is no point in tearing it all down and putting old stuff back in!

4Driver4

The mount and the bearing are different things. Generally, the mount does not include a bearing.

prestonian

I replaced the struts a year ago but did not change bearings because they were ok at the time and the plan was to sell the car in a few months anyway. So now I can remove the whole strut assembly by memory. Kickin myself now for the extra work I created for myself. I can't seem to get myself to sell the car. Car runs too nice and is in great shape.

On another note, I went to the audi dealer today for a few small parts and checked out all the new cars. All I can say is they look sweet. Didnt test drive any as I did not want to waste anyones time. The S5 is badazz.

deephouse

Same tools you would use to disassemble front strut.

UrS4boy

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prestonian

So no pressing of bearings or anything like that?

deephouse

Are you talkin about the wheel bearing? that's a different story.

prestonian

I do not remember actually seeing the bearing when I did my struts. Not sure exactly what I need to do to access the bearings.