VR6 rear wheel bearing headache

[feeenix14 10]

hi all,

 

recently purchased a new vr6 but i think the car needs new rear wheel bearings, i was going to have a go at doing it myself and change a few bits like rear disks, is there a guide for this anywhere. i've been told that i will need a puller to get the bearing off and some kind of press to get the new one on ? is that true ?

 

if it is then i dont have either so cant do it, does anyone know a corrado friendly garage in the midlands (near coventry) that would do it ?

 

thanks

 

sam

[delfinis38 1]

hi all,

 

recently purchased a new vr6 but i think the car needs new rear wheel bearings, i was going to have a go at doing it myself and change a few bits like rear disks, is there a guide for this anywhere. i've been told that i will need a puller to get the bearing off and some kind of press to get the new one on ? is that true ?

 

if it is then i dont have either so cant do it, does anyone know a corrado friendly garage in the midlands (near coventry) that would do it ?

 

thanks

 

sam

 

front bearings you will. but rear you can do with some standard garage kit.... for the rear buy new disks pads bearings and abs ring. the bearing shells can be tapped into the disks gently. I used a big socket and vice / mallet / workmate to push them home. you may need a wind back tool from Halfords for about £20 to wind the caliper piston back.

[fendervg 32]

You're best off doing the bearings and discs at the same time. It means you won't have to get the old ones out. You will need a press to fit the new bearing races (some people hammer them in very carefully using a socket over them, but it's tricky), bring them round to a friendly mechanic and they'll do it in a few minutes. Chances are you will also need to replace the ABS rings at the same time, so remember to order them too. Bearings are very easy to do and you don't need a specialist garage for it.

 

Forgot about the wind back tool - good point, and you will need it if replacing pads.

[gNo 10]

Hopefully will be fitting my new discs and bearings today after picking up new caliper carrier bolts from the dealers. Mine rounded off straight away and had to hammer a socket over the allen bolt to remove them. Might be worth ordering some new bolts and replacing them aswell.

[delfinis38 1]

Hopefully will be fitting my new discs and bearings today after picking up new caliper carrier bolts from the dealers. Mine rounded off straight away and had to hammer a socket over the allen bolt to remove them. Might be worth ordering some new bolts and replacing them aswell.

 

yup agree.... expensive bolts from memory about £3 each.... and tightened to 65N/m

[VW_OwneR_85 1]

yes the rears can be done without a press but you need the right size socket to hammer the new bearing races in, get a new abs ring {as mentioned above} and new bearings + disc +pads and caliper wind back tool..

 

 

used a steel pipe for the inner bearing

[feeenix14 10]

ok thanks for the info.

 

i have just ordered a rewind tool, so that should be here soon and i have contacted oem parts because they have rear disks with integrated bearings that are already pressed in that i think i will order to save the headache, as anyone that knows me will tell you i have a tendancy to ham fist everything i see so would probably end up causing damage to the bearings/disks/myself.

 

i may aswell change the pads while im in there too.

 

and then some bushes

 

and then suspension

 

 

the list goes on and on and on . .........

 

 

 

 

i hope my girlfriend doesn't see this

[GusPW 0]

if don't have a set of irwin bolt grippers then I'd add them as a valuable tool for any work involving bolts underneath the car.

 

you might not need them but if you do they'll save hours of effort and swearing

[Kevin Bacon 5]

This video explains how to set the freeplay nicely. It's not a Corrado but the principals are the same. Note the grease packer as well. Very useful for taper bearings!

 

[Supercharged 2]

This video explains how to set the freeplay nicely. It's not a Corrado but the principals are the same. Note the grease packer as well. Very useful for taper bearings!

 

 

Disapointed Kev!!! It wasn't the 'Eric the car guy' I thought it was going to be :-(

[feeenix14 10]

if i do have a go at pressing the bearings in myself how do i know if ive pressed them in far enough ? is it obvious ? or do i keep hammering until there is no more movement ?

 

does anyone in the midlands know of a corrado friendly garage that i can take my car to if needs be ?

 

thanks

 

Sam

[Supercharged 2]

Yeah you press until they are fully down but be careful not to leave any metal behind... tbh I would take the bits to a friendly garage and have a bit of beer cash on you and just ask for them to press them in for you with a proper press - should take 15mins or so

[feeenix14 10]

ok no worries cheers pal

[delfinis38 1]

you should be able to see / hear when they are fully home it's up to a stop !. if you have the correct size socket to use as a drift you will get a change in sound when it's home. also if you have taken a dimension you will know it's home. I did mine like this last month. very easy to do with the right tools and make sure everything is clean

Edited October 23, 2013 by delfinis38