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Mummra
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Front wheel bearing
« on: Aug 18th, 2006, 1:07pm » |
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Ok I am having a real problem trying to change the n/s front wheel bearing. It has taken me ages to source a 41mm socket to try and remove the retaining nut, but although it fits the nut the housing of the socket is too large and I cannot get enough of the socket on it. Anybody else had a similar problem? Anyone know where I can get hold of a socket that will fit?
I don't really want to pay somebody £50 to do it if I can do it myself.
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Dave
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Simmo
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Re: Front wheel bearing
« Reply #1 on: Aug 18th, 2006, 2:01pm » |
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I bought a 41mm Draper socket to do the rear wheel bearings on my car.Page 39 in their current catalogue. 3/4drive Hub nut socket.Part no:TTD-MM,stock no:26669,Price £9.64 +vat. The 1/2-3/4 converter for a 1/2" socket set is Part No:T188. Stock No.19605.£5 30 +vat. (Page 37). There is another 41mm listed (Page 37) Stock no 10160 at£11 30 + vat. They do not appear to go to 41mm in 1/2" drive www.draper.co.uk or 023 8049 4333.
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Mummra
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Re: Front wheel bearing
« Reply #2 on: Aug 18th, 2006, 3:16pm » |
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Thanks for that Simmo, gonna order one of those and have another crack at it.
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Dave
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solarpanel
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Re: Front wheel bearing
« Reply #3 on: Aug 18th, 2006, 8:21pm » |
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yeah but arent the bearings pressed in i paid the local garage about £260 to supply and fit both front bearings.
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hellblue
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Re: Front wheel bearing
« Reply #4 on: Aug 18th, 2006, 9:09pm » |
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£260 ! hell, that seems a lot . Anyway i would just trim socket with a grinder myself . my local motor factor has a press & will remove & refit bearings for a small charge if you take the part of the car.
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Re: Front wheel bearing
« Reply #5 on: Aug 18th, 2006, 9:26pm » |
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Yeah guys it's a special thin wall socket.
Most people buy a decent cheap socket & trim it down with a grinder as hellblue says.
A proper press is the right tool but a good vice can work, if your careful you can get then out with a hammer & blunt chiesel.
Then use a large bolt & washers to press them back in.
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Re: Front wheel bearing
« Reply #6 on: Aug 19th, 2006, 10:19am » |
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I did think about grinding the socket down, but as I had only borrowed it, I thought probably best not to. 
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