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Sat 6 Nov 2010 17:39

y reg vauxhall astra 1600. non abs - rear wheel bearings - Eddiex

I am doing some mot failure bits on my nephews car, one of which is play in the rear bearings, are these adjustable??

thanks for your answers

oooops! posted in the wrong bit....sorry

Edited by Eddiex on 06/11/2010 at 17:49

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Sat 6 Nov 2010 18:18

y reg vauxhall astra 1600. non abs - rear wheel bearings - tdc

Tapered adjustable bearings are old school.

Knock worn bearings out with socket&lump hammer(use eye protection)

Fit new ones using fly press/screw press or hydraulic press or home-made clamp....see excellent DIY mechanic`s contraption below.

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=1411

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