05-06-2011, 07:36 AM
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As Frodo has the SIR tooling, he will not need to pull the suspension apart to change the wheel bearing.
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05-06-2011, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
As Frodo has the SIR tooling, he will not need to pull the suspension apart to change the wheel bearing.
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Bingo. Actually, not quite yet...but it's on it's way. (Since I smacked the right rear as well as the right front, that may be the next one to go. Figured I should go ahead and spring for the kit now.)
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05-06-2011, 02:22 PM
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What exactly does the SIR tools consist of.....
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05-06-2011, 02:51 PM
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SIR produces a broad selection of specialty tools that allow the removal and installation of both front and rear bearing assemblies without the use of a conventional bearing press. This allows the bearings to be changed with the suspension components still in the car rather than removing them and taking them to the press; big time saver for shops.
Their websiste http://www.sirtools.com
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05-06-2011, 07:46 PM
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Drawing from my memory of changing out my springs, how exactly can you take the bearing out without taking the whole thing apart?
IE: How do you get the bearing out without removing the axle....How do you remove the axle without removing the hub/spindle.....How do you remove the hub/spindle without unhooking everything?
Trying to learn tricks, because changing the springs was an easy job.....but it took me every bit of 4 hours per corner.
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Last edited by jhandy; 05-07-2011 at 04:35 AM.
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05-07-2011, 07:23 AM
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With these tools, you do need to remove the rear axel (comes out with minimal “persuasion”), then the tool is used to pull the hub and then the bearing. The installation is the reverse. On the front, the tool accomplishes the same type of task, but in either case the struts, carriers, etc. do not have to be removed from the car, which dramatically reduces the amount of work involved. Nice system; and it has adaptors available for just about any make (including Asian and European) or configuration (front drive, rear drive, four wheel drive). Not cheap, but well worth the investment……………
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05-08-2011, 01:09 PM
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The SIR Tools "B90-P" Porsche specific kit is ~$249, around half the cost of the B90 universal kit JFP posted details on below. I have no experience with either.
JFP, since you obviously have experience with this kit, can you verify that the B90-P kit will do both front & rear bearings. SIR Tools site implies this is "all you need," but doesn't come right out and say it.
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05-09-2011, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Frodo
Bingo. Actually, not quite yet...but it's on it's way. (Since I smacked the right rear as well as the right front, that may be the next one to go. Figured I should go ahead and spring for the kit now.)
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I would clean & inspect the wheel carriers for damage & cracks also! 
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05-09-2011, 09:06 AM
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Oh, and don't forget to buy new caliper bolts. They one-shot use pieces according to Porsche and should not be reused. Fortunately, they're a typical in-stock item and not terribly expensive.
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