Jasko

Recently I had to change my drivers rear wheel bearing, but didn't want to wait for porsche certified tool. So I made a few measurements, and headed to Home Depot to see what I could find. Figured I would share these parts for any interested parties. Total cost was about $30 or so for parts.

Jasko

Just reverse tool to seat new bearing. I did freeze bearing and heat trailing arm with cheap propane torch. Also froze hub before installing.

Hope this helps.

Dave J

code7rpd

Nice job and good info! How did you break the axle bolt loose and how do you plan to re-torque it to spec? Are you using impact or a big breaker bar?

PorscheZen

Another DIY thread subscribed to. Thanks!

Jasko

I broke the axle nut loose with a 1" breaker bar plus extension. I broke two 1/2" breaker bars before I bought a 1" bar.

I retorqued it with the same set up, but no torque wrench. I knotched the nut after I set it.

Dave J

Warpig

Nice

fiskarflugen

Jasko- I sent you a PM. Thanks!

cpace3

i have to say thats very inventive. has any one tryed the slide hammer with hooks on it ? will it not work?
nick

AOW162435

Excellent!


Andreas

rattlsnak

thanks to this thread i made one also and it works great.. $21.00. however i used a bigger threaded rod..

http://www.jetpylot.com/images/19909...G_0051_JPG.htm

Boeing 717

Very cool. Bookmarking for future reference!!

altarchsa

I also developed my own rigging for removing/instaling the bearing, and based on what I've read from others here, and how difficult it was to get mine started out, I doubt that a slide hammer would have any effect. Bearing's just too tight. Heat usually is required, even with a threaded rod for removal.

rattlsnak

i didnt need any heat at all. i used a bigger threaded rod, and it really came right out without any issues.

ian89C4

going out to buy the components right now (even though I don't plan on pulling the bearing any time soon)

Thanks for the great idea!!!!!