Bearing replacement on front drums - need help

grailoc

Hi Guys,

I am replacing my old inner and outer bearing in front drums on my 56 beetle,
and I need to know if these need to be removed and replaced using an hydraulic press,
or if these can be removed and replaced by hand and rubber hammer?

thanks for help
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RareAir · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:40 am Post subject:

No need for a press. The bearing races can be removed with a punch & hammer. For install, you have several options.
1). This tool- http://t.harborfreight.com/10-piece-bearing-race-a...t%3D109452

2)- use the old race to drive the new one into place
3)- use a proper sized socket

Here's a free tip for install. Place the new race in the freezer. The metal will shrink when cold and will aid in making install a little easier
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OLDveedubs · Samba Member Joined: February 10, 2003 Posts: 602

This video was very helpful the first time I did it. 2nd having the HF bearing race/seal driver set. Very useful. Good luck!

Link

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grailoc · Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 7:20 pm Post subject:

thanks, that video is very usefull,
even if process seems simple, it provides good tips on doing the job correctly such as the simple technic to grease the bearing efficiently.

I didn t knew about the replacement nut he used with that little screw.
Does anyone knew where we can find these ?.

thanks
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My 59 low light ghia: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=452128
My 56 beetle convertible: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7796259
My 60 SO23 westy: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=341539
My oldspeed 36hp autotechnik express build: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=670827
My garage build: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=199438

OLDveedubs · Samba Member Joined: February 10, 2003 Posts: 602

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC-C10-4210
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grailoc · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 8:01 am Post subject:

thanks for the link.
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My 59 low light ghia: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=452128
My 56 beetle convertible: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7796259
My 60 SO23 westy: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=341539
My oldspeed 36hp autotechnik express build: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=670827
My garage build: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=199438


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