Anyone tried pressing the bearings out and in on front hubs?

Schweinhund · 12-16-2011, 09:59 AM

I like to save money where I can and i noticed that front wheel bearings are only $15/set where as replacement hubs with bearings run about $130. I don't need the hubs (none of us really do) and I have a press but not the tools. It looks straightforward and I can make up the bearing fitments for the press on a lathe.

Has anyone tried this? It's tempting. I would save some bucks. Both are way cheaper than a shop.

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desired_speeds · 12-16-2011, 01:48 PM

you don't need to press it in. They're serviceable, just pack them and throw them back on. I replaced my front bearings for dirt cheap.

Schweinhund · 12-16-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by desired_speeds

you don't need to press it in. They're serviceable, just pack them and throw them back on. I replaced my front bearings for dirt cheap.

What do you mean? I don't need to press them?

Mine are making noise. I am certain it is the bearings. I am accustomed to replacing them in these cases.

Are you saying that I can repack them and adjust the load and all will be well?

desired_speeds · 12-16-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Schweinhund

What do you mean? I don't need to press them? Mine are worn out and complaining.

I figured they were worn out.

Are you saying that I can repack them and adjust the load and all will be well?

yep. Just repack and tighten them and they'll be fine. I opted for new ones but did not press anything. I reused the part on the right and just replaced the part on the left in this pic:

Fabio D · 12-16-2011, 04:46 PM

You can replace only the bearing (if the road not seems to have any sign of wear) if the road have wear, the new bearing got toasted in 1 month again

Fabio Daniel

RobertG · 12-16-2011, 06:07 PM

If you replace just the bearing and not the race then you are wasting your time and money.

cudaized · 12-25-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertG

If you replace just the bearing and not the race then you are wasting your time and money.

I agree. Do the job right the first time. Replace both the bearing and the race. Even if it looks ok, it might be worn.

maxwerks · 12-26-2011, 07:52 AM

youre going to the trouble of that .. replace both and speaking from experience , if you havent done it before take it to a shop with a press and ask them to press it for you

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Fabio D MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,314 Drives: 210 55	You can replace only the bearing (if the road not seems to have any sign of wear) if the road have wear, the new bearing got toasted in 1 month again Fabio Daniel Last edited by Fabio D; 12-16-2011 at 04:50 PM.

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12-16-2011, 06:07 PM	#6
RobertG MBWorld Fanatic! 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,805 Drives: things with and without wheels	If you replace just the bearing and not the race then you are wasting your time and money.

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maxwerks MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,154 Drives: 06 CLS55 Renntech stage 5, 04 CL600 ( will miss ),02e55 , 11 R350	youre going to the trouble of that .. replace both and speaking from experience , if you havent done it before take it to a shop with a press and ask them to press it for you

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