88 16v: should i replace the hub when doing the front bearings?

[rapieper at yahoo.com (Ron Pieper)]

If the OD of the hub (where the bearings are pressed onto it) is clean and consistent, and all the
threads and ID splines are good, it's probably OK.

They are prone to break under heavy use (like road racing) - they crack at the part of the OD
where the bearing ends on the outboard side - so it's your call as to whether you should spend the
$20.  I typically don't, but you probably know *my* nickname...

Ron

--- david <pearl16v@yahoo.com> wrote:
> im thinking of renting one of those tools to replace
> the front wheel bearings. so is it possible to replace
> the hub as well when using this tool? if not, how can
> i tell if the hub needs replacing?


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