front wheel bearing install?

[SPR]

Hey Loren do you happen to have instructions on how to install the wheel bearings? I had them pressed in and out at the local machine shop for my dad's 993tt so I can do that. I just wanted to know the dissasembly etc. with torque settings as well and how entailed it is. Thanks as always. Sean

[SPR]

Is this something that I can do by myself btw? By looking at the PET it appears that it could be. Let me know what you think as I am not about paying 850 bucks for the dealer to do it and saving on the machine shop might be nice too. Do I need to remove the hub completely? I just had the alignment done so it would be great if not. Thanks Loren. Sean

[Loren]

Sent you a PM...

[SPR]

Thanks Loren!

[crewsfactor]

Is it always necessary to remove the carrier from the suspension, or suspension assembly from the car, in order to R&R front wheel bearings? Saving the cost of an alignment would be a big + for me!

[Loren]

The bearing race is pressed into the wheel carrier with a hydraulic press.

[crewsfactor]

The bearing race is pressed into the wheel carrier with a hydraulic press.

So either I need a horizontal hydraulic press or I need to remove the carrier... Crapo

Thanks

[BliarOut]

Would it be possible to use a hydraulic puller in reverse?

Theoretically there's no reason it wouldn't work, it's just a case of how you would gain purchase from the rear of the leg. It may be possible to make up a clamping bracket if you have access to a machine shop.