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alpine951
07-18-2007, 05:28 PM
I replaced the front wheel bearings on the wifes 98 last year. I took it to work today because she said it is making noise. When I did the beaings last year it was because it failed the annual inspection. They weren't noisy back then but I went ahead and replaced them. I didn't replace the races though. Stupid. They are noisy now. Wondering if the hub has to come off to get them out and how do they get removed.

Pagz
07-20-2007, 01:50 PM
The fronts come out easy,you will need to remove the hub to do so.

cheers,
Paul

Ethan
07-29-2007, 03:17 PM
I did that job last august, as I recall I used a brass hammer and punch to knock out the race. And then I used a bearing disc to bang in the new race - which I put in the freezer for a few hours.
I purchased brass punches and disc from J.C. Whitney.

It was a year since i did it and I may be confused concerning races and seal etc.

I also used a dial indicator for tighness.