how hard is it to replace wheel bearing in a vr4?

[wraith]

And what form of magic will you be using to get the outer bearing off with that reluctor ring in the way...?

I actually just went out to the garage to look at the axles I have sitting on my garage floor and realized I used axle assemblies which is why I never took them off the old one getting old

I had a mechanic do one side and after that my ABS never worked again because he chewed up the reluctor taking it off. When I did both sides all over in the back, I bought them assembled from Mitsu and pushed the inner one on when it went back in. Unfortunately, the mechanic also damaged the sensor and broke the mounting bolt into the hole that holds the tab for the ABS sensor and then broke a tap into it trying to fix it. I have to replace that whole arm now, but never got to do it this summer. Need to get the subframe blasted and powder coated as well.

Sam

[Jimvr4]

I actually just went out to the garage to look at the axles I have sitting on my garage floor and realized I used axle assemblies which is why I never took them off the old one getting old

I had a mechanic do one side and after that my ABS never worked again because he chewed up the reluctor taking it off. When I did both sides all over in the back, I bought them assembled from Mitsu and pushed the inner one on when it went back in. Unfortunately, the mechanic also damaged the sensor and broke the mounting bolt into the hole that holds the tab for the ABS sensor and then broke a tap into it trying to fix it. I have to replace that whole arm now, but never got to do it this summer. Need to get the subframe blasted and powder coated as well.

Sam

Sam, That will teach you for using a "mechanic"

[OhioSpyderman]

Alrighty guys, I did my rear inners last fall (which cleared up my rumbling noise that I had coming from the rear), but the rumbling has returned.
I just bought outers and hadn't thought about the reluctor rings. I have a 3 jawwed gear/pulley puller (I'm thinking the jaws are about 6" long). Can I use this on the reluctor rings or will I need longer jaws?

Any input is greatly appreciated

Bob.

[CoreyB]

I heated the ring and tapped it off with a hammer and a block of wood so to not damage it. Didnt take much heat and it came right off.

[RealMcCoy]

Alrighty guys, I did my rear inners last fall (which cleared up my rumbling noise that I had coming from the rear), but the rumbling has returned.
I just bought outers and hadn't thought about the reluctor rings. I have a 3 jawwed gear/pulley puller (I'm thinking the jaws are about 6" long). Can I use this on the reluctor rings or will I need longer jaws?

Any input is greatly appreciated

Bob.

The reluctor rings are not a problem with a gear puller or a press... The outer bearings can be a little more of a challenge. I use the press to get them off.

[OhioSpyderman]

And are the bearings themselves easy to get off once the rings are removed?

Bob.

[OhioSpyderman]

grrr...no press and no access to one, would a local autoparts place have a press to remove them?

Bob.

[CoreyB]

The bearing is tuff because there is no room to get behind it. Mine actually slid when pulling the axle which made it easy. A little heat will help here as well. Will burn a little grease but its bad anyway.

[songsay ratana]

the slide hammer is very simple to use, and will break the hub off quickly. you can rent one from an auto parts store for maybe 5-10 bucks, and the attachments you need for the lugs will come with the set. if i were you, i'd buy all 4 bearings for the rear (inner and outer) and do them all at the same time, it's a half hour job, very easy. i can't remember step by step how to do it as it's been 2 years since i sold my car and i can't just look at the axle and explain.

We did this on your car on the side of my house in a matter of a couple of hours.
So difficulty is a relative term in accordance to skill level and experience.

[OhioSpyderman]

SUCCESS!!!!!! My driver side outer bearing was toast (wobbled). Only bad thing was having to pay a dealership (local Chevy dealer) $72 to do the press work (pissed me off too, cuz I was helping the damned tech ).

Still not bad though, I only paid $8 per bearing, so total cost for a now QUIET ride was $88

(any YES, I did ALL the work myself )

Bob.