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Originally Posted by dghii
Gotta mention how much I enjoyed (Not!) replacing wheel bearings! It wore me out!
I did the drivers side first and all went well with the exception of fighting with the parking brake mechanism when putting it back together.
A few months later, I tackled the passenger side preemptively as I was replacing torn CV boots.
I'd like to say it was easier the second time...but I'd be lying! All when well but for some reason, I had a heck of a time getting the parking brake cable to seat back in the wheel hub.
Oh well, all done!
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I fabricated a stand off to straddle the bearing and let me use the harbor freight bearing / CV puller kit for the rear. Fronts on the press with beefier custom supports for the item being pressed against.
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