944 Front Wheel Bearing Problems
10-31-2009 | 12:07 AM
#16
Hey Man
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FYI I have never had to heat up the hub to remove just a seal. They always came out with a drift pin or punch from the outer side with very little effort. I've never even heated the hub to remove/install the races but I do have a press. YMMV
10-31-2009 | 02:29 AM
#17
Three Wheelin'
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From: Northland, New Zealand
There is little on the car as frustrating as the grease seal and the bearing raceways. You have to be patient and use a brass punch. When you fit the race put it in the deep freeze overnight and lightly grease it first. Heat the spindle in the oven, tell the wifey you're baking a surprise. If you don't lube the race it will frost up and stick when you drop it in the spindle. In any case make sure it is seated all the way. Thats where the punch comes in.
Cheers,
Mike
