Front bearing tool

[nealtovsen@yahoo.com (Neal Tovsen)]

> > > I don't mess with the strut anyway, just
> > > pull out the knuckle assy
> > > which is 1 tie rod nut, two strut bolts, 1 axle
> nut
> > > 2 caliper bolts and a
> > > lower ball joint bolt.

Note the "two strut bolts" in the quote above. That
would definitely change your camber...

Neal

--- Brian Wagner <brian_wagner@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> doing it this way would not effect the camber. since
> you are not separating
> the steering knuckle from the strut assembly. I
> thought he started at the
> strut mount and workd down.
> 
> Brian
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Neal Tovsen" <nealtovsen@yahoo.com>
> To: "Rabbit16v" <Rabbit16v@attbi.com>; "Scirocco
> List"
> <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 9:09 AM
> Subject: Re: Front bearing tool
> 
> 
> > > I don't mess with the strut anyway, just
> > > pull out the knuckle assy
> > > which is 1 tie rod nut, two strut bolts, 1 axle
> nut
> > > 2 caliper bolts and a
> > > lower ball joint bolt.
> >
> > Well, that's all fine and everything...but then
> you
> > need to have an alignment! Small camber changes
> > translate to reasonably significant toe changes on
> our
> > cars.
> >
> > Yes, a Harbor Freight press works too.
> >
> > Neal
> >
> >
> > --- Rabbit16v <Rabbit16v@attbi.com> wrote:
> > > Just go get a press at harbor freight for $150. 
> You
> > > can use it for a LOT
> > > more than just wheel bearings and pulling the
> whole
> > > strut out is like what,
> > > 2 nuts?  I don't mess with the strut anyway,
> just
> > > pull out the knuckle assy
> > > which is 1 tie rod nut, two strut bolts, 1 axle
> nut
> > > 2 caliper bolts and a
> > > lower ball joint bolt.  Oh, and 4 wheel lugs.  I
> > > haven't tried it but I
> > > think I can do it blind folded.
> > >
> > > Dave
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Neal" <nealtovsen@yahoo.com>
> > > To: "John Lagnese" <jlagnese@massed.net>;
> > > "Scirocco-L"
> > > <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 9:54 PM
> > > Subject: RE: Front bearing tool
> > >
> > >
> > > > I haven't found anyone who rents it, which is
> why
> > > I spent the money for
> > > it.
> > > > With two Sciroccos that see autocrosses, it
> has
> > > paid for itself! It's nice
> > > > being able to do the whole job yourself in an
> hour
> > > or so, instead of
> > > ripping
> > > > out the strut and leaving your car on
> jackstands
> > > for 24hrs so you can pay
> > > > the machine shop $15 an axle to press it for
> you.
> > > >
> > > > If you want to send a check or PayPal as a
> > > refundable deposit (dunno the
> > > > cost offhand...but it's something like $200),
> and
> > > another to cover
> > > shipping
> > > > and a six pack, I'll loan it to you. I'll even
> > > send along the two monster
> > > > sockets you'll need and some good circlip
> pliers.
> > > All you'll need are
> > > basic
> > > > tools, a 1/2" cheater bar with a 6-foot
> extension
> > > (i.e. galvanized pipe
> > > from
> > > > Home Depot, so you can get the axle nut off),
> the
> > > bearing(s), new hub(s)
> > > > just in case you need it, and a beer or two
> for
> > > yourself. Makes everything
> > > > so much easier!
> > > >
> > > > Email me privately if you're interested. The
> only
> > > problem is that it would
> > > > probably have to be after X-Mas since I won't
> be
> > > around...
> > > >
> > > > Neal
> > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
> > > > > [mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On
> Behalf
> > > Of John Lagnese
> > > > > Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 10:14 PM
> > > > > To: The List
> > > > > Subject: Front bearing tool
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi all,
> > > > > Is there anywhere that rents the tool for
> > > removing the front wheel
> > > > > bearing? I need to replace one on my 87 16V.
> > > > > Thanks,
> > > > > John
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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