hydraulic press

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Tue 19 Jan 2016 09:18
hydraulic press - strickjumpers

hello, looking to do some wheel bearings for the family fleet and need to buy a hydralic press, which tonnage is adequate, 6, 12, 20 or 30 ton? price goes up as tonnage so want tool for the job at the right price. thanks

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Tue 19 Jan 2016 10:48
hydraulic press - Wackyracer
You don't need much for car wheel bearings, a 6 ton press will be more than needed. It's possible to pull them in or out using a bolt and some suitable sized sockets or bits of plate etc.
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Tue 19 Jan 2016 11:50
hydraulic press - focussed

You can also use a big bench vise with the right mandrels if it will open far enough. The cheapest 6 tonne press about is this 'un:-

www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?id=20&metho...0

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Sun 20 Mar 2016 15:31
hydraulic press - ferkemall

Put the bearings into the freezer over night they should drop into the hubs

Hope it helps !

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Mon 21 Mar 2016 14:01
hydraulic press - chris.o

Have you looked at "in situ" bearing removal/refitting tools?

I have used a nice Sealey kit. saved a lot of time. Very useful when avoiding seized suspension bolts!

They do front and or rear kits, with various tooling to different models.

Chris

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Mon 21 Mar 2016 17:03
hydraulic press - slkfanboy

@Chris agree totally. Seized suspension bolts can be a nightmare and evan garages end up replacing suspension parts as the bolts simply can't be removed.

A bearing puller (that fits your car) should start at around £60 but well worth the investment if you plan the DIY route.

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