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Corsa Sport » Message Board » Help Zone, Modification and ICE Advice » Can anyone tell me how to change a front right wheel bearing on corsa b? » Post Reply
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sigibbons |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 16:49 |
Lol Yes!!! Yeah i cant believe it either came loose or more likely i forgot to tighten it! I think i will try for a refund. | |
TOMAS |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 16:45 |
Take it back for a refund. Sounds silly but I thought it might be that, they normally just grumble when the bearing has gone and I nearly lost a wheel late last wheel when I forgot to tighten then bolts and decided to go on a mission. Got some HORRENDOUS noises after 10 miles!! Mate had to come out with a wrench cos I dont have on in the car.... | |
sigibbons |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 16:38 |
Thanks guys thats really appreciated! ..................................................................But After going to undo the wheel to take it off i noticed all the wheel nuts were loose so i thought shit i hope i havent just bought a bearing when i didnt need to. And thats all the problem was a loose fucking wheel nut!!!! And i just spent £40 on a bearing :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: | |
James R |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 16:18 |
I'd suggest instead of removing the 19mm nut and bolts for the ball joint, undo the 13mm nut and bolt just above, as it's less work to do, then WD40 it and slide it out. also you need a 17mm for the track rod end. undo this on the bolt that hold it to the carrier, it's underneath the track rod end. | |
Siberia |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 15:20 |
jack car up onto axel stands | |
sigibbons |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 15:08 |
Went to vaux and bought new bearing £41 inc vat. And found someone who will press old one out and new one in for a fiver! But ive gotta take stripped down hub carrier to them. So now my task is to do that before 5pm! | |
sigibbons |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 13:39 |
Ok guys im taking the car over to local wheel place to have camber looked at so i can set it then do tracking and also ask them if they can do wheel bearing. | |
Siberia |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 13:18 |
anyways ya dont need to break the balljoints at all just sperate them were they join to the lower arms/tiebars | |
Rileysport |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 13:12 |
angle grider for pursuasion :thumbs: Hammer for negotiations :P | |
Siberia |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 13:09 |
^proper BO:lol: | |
Greasemonkey |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 13:00 |
It all unbolts, dude, count the threads on the track rod ends so when ya put em back it will be tracked ok, drive shafts just pull out the gearbox, you can seperate the ball joint with the persuader tool (hammer) | |
sigibbons |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 12:48 |
quote: I know how to do the brakes just not ever done driveshafts, track rod ends, or ball joint? Thanks | |
sigibbons |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 12:40 |
quote: So how do i "undo the drive shaft, steer rack rod end and bottom ball joint?" thanks dudes! | |
Siberia |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 12:38 |
if you are unsure about how to do the brakes your best off taking to a garage mate....:) | |
sigibbons |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 12:36 |
So does that mean i will need to remove driveshaft and track rod end from it? And how is that done? | |
James R |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 12:36 |
go to local factors, they're abotu £25 there. then stip the wheel off brake disc caliper and undo the drive shaft, steer rack rod end and bottom ball joint. then take it to local gargae they'll charge abotu 10-15 labour to press the new on in place. | |
sigibbons |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 12:26 |
£40 each! Thats quite a bit! oh well if it needs doing. Going to get camber tracking done today tomas then the coilovers will be happy! | |
Siberia |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 12:24 |
that bit | |
TOMAS |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 12:19 |
TBH you probably dont have a hydraulic press or ball joint splitter so i'd buy the bearings from Vaux (about £40 each) and get your local garage to do it. | |
sigibbons |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 12:06 |
What sort of price would 2 new bearings be from vaux then? | |
Siberia |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 12:02 |
you cant do it unless you have a hydrolic press. | |
sigibbons |
posted on 24th Jan 05 at 11:54 |
Anyone? Ive got a knocking sound when driving and play in the wheel when jacked up so i guss its the bearing but how do i change it? And do i need any special tools? |