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Old 07-13-2018, 12:43 PM   #1
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It looks like the OTC Grappler + HF press kit is a good option for around $200:

Wheel bearing replacement

With the benefit that you don't have to remove the rear brake shoes, which is required (at least on 2000S which is what I have) when doing the rear wheel bearings using the SIR tool (so the horseshoe can press flush)

You probably couldn't get the OTC Grappler from an auto parts rental but some of them might have the press kit?
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Old 07-13-2018, 09:42 PM   #2
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Did it with HF tools

I used their large bearing separator and the bearing puller kit. One thing you will need is longer lug bolts, go to MrMetric and buy some of the longest ones you can find...proceed slowly and evenly when using the lug holes for pulling the race I buggered one of my threads and had to re-chase it.

addendum...I just checked and found that Mr Metric has closed it doors permanently , I hate this....they were a great source for hard to find fasteners

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Old 07-14-2018, 06:46 AM   #3
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It looks like the OTC Grappler + HF press kit is a good option for around $200:

Wheel bearing replacement

With the benefit that you don't have to remove the rear brake shoes, which is required (at least on 2000S which is what I have) when doing the rear wheel bearings using the SIR tool (so the horseshoe can press flush)

You probably couldn't get the OTC Grappler from an auto parts rental but some of them might have the press kit?
I went this route recently. With the Grappler you don't have to remove the emergency brake, which saves a lot of hassle.
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