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Fluellen · 08-21-2010, 10:55 AM

Howdy,

I am getting ready to replace the rear wheel bearings on my 2001 S. All write-ups I have seen have you remove the bearing carrier, and then remove the bearings off-car.

Is it possible to replace the bearings without removing the carrier? I have done it that way on my 951, and it seemed fairly easy to do (I have a bearing removal tool similar to the SIR tools one).

Anyone done it that way on a Boxster? Is it impossible, or is it a lot easier removing the carrier?

Thanks!

Gary

08-21-2010, 10:55 AM	#1
Fluellen Doc Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 69	Rear wheel bearing replacement without removing carrier? Howdy, I am getting ready to replace the rear wheel bearings on my 2001 S. All write-ups I have seen have you remove the bearing carrier, and then remove the bearings off-car. Is it possible to replace the bearings without removing the carrier? I have done it that way on my 951, and it seemed fairly easy to do (I have a bearing removal tool similar to the SIR tools one). Anyone done it that way on a Boxster? Is it impossible, or is it a lot easier removing the carrier? Thanks! Gary