Guest edcotic Posted June 18, 2006 got a bit of play in the nearside front hub on my 1.6 gti just done the track rod end, and the wishbone bushes are tight - i'm assuming it's wheel bearing, do i need any particular tools? thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_turnell 137 3 Cars Posted June 18, 2006 Is the play up and down movement or side to side?? To repalce it youll need access to a hydraulic press ideally to press the old one out. Also some good pullers to grip the old part of the bearing left on the hub that needs to be removed after its pressed out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted June 18, 2006 Dont forget the cir-clip pliers, get a decent set as i bent a cheap one on its first outing ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted June 18, 2006 Where is the movement exactly? Its possible that you need a new hub if the balljoint hole has become oval which is quite common. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugpete1108 62 1 Cars Posted June 18, 2006 got a bit of play in the nearside front hub on my 1.6 gti just done the track rod end, and the wishbone bushes are tight - i'm assuming it's wheel bearing, do i need any particular tools? thanks no specific tools just a large hammer and some big sockets ( the size of the inner and outer bearing races) oh yeah and as sonof sam said get good c pliers as the c clips are fairly meaty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
