Front wheel bearings

1997 Ford Escort GTi
Car: Ford Escort
Year: 1997
Variant: GTi
Categories: Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres
could anyone tell me if it is easy enough to fit the front wheel bearings without a hydraulic press.
Problem added: Apr 12, 2008 (15 years ago)
Only if you have a big vice to push them in with as you cannot knock them with a big hammer, you will wreck them, if you are not equipped then a garage is your best option
Answered Apr 13, 2008 (15 years ago)
you can knock out the old bearing races and use a socket that is a little smaller than the new race to knock them back in with i do this and have not had one go wrong on me yet hope this helps
Answered Apr 13, 2008 (15 years ago)
or do what i doe took the hub and new bearing round 2 a garage n got them 2 pres out the old 1 n press in the new 1.
Answered Apr 14, 2008 (15 years ago)
is it easy to remove the complete hub,if so i can get my hands on a second hand hub complete with bearings.do you think this could be a cheaper option.
Answered Apr 14, 2008 (15 years ago)

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