Has anyone done front wheel bearings DIY?

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by speedyspaghetti

Ok, so the OTC grappler would be used for the hub? Or would I still need a slide hammer to get the hub out?

Yes, the OTC grappler is for pulling the hub, the press kit is used for pulling the bearing, pressing the new bearing in, and pressing the hub back in.

[speedyspaghetti]

Originally Posted by steved0x

Yes, the OTC grappler is for pulling the hub, the press kit is used for pulling the bearing, pressing the new bearing in, and pressing the hub back in.

Gotcha. Ok, I'm gonna go ahead and do the OTC + Amazon tools and then I'll try to make either a video or write-up DIY on the bearings since I haven't found anything excellent in that realm for our cars.

[P_Carfahrer]

I used the Harbor Freight Front Wheel Bearing Kit and a bearing separator. Left the upright attached to the lower control arm, tie rod, strut. There is a youtube video of a guy using the kit to do a BMW E46 rear wheel bearing for some instruction.