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> Installing bearing races in front hubs with dry ice or heat, Anyone try it?
bdstone914
post Jun 19 2016, 07:10 AM
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I have always found these to be a PITA to install. I have tried installing the rear bearings after freezing them and cant see any difference.
If expansion and contraction are proportional to the temperature then dry ice at -109 F should make a big difference. Used in combination of putting the 911 front hub in the oven at 250-300 degrees I am hoping the races will drop right in.
Anyone tried it or have an easy method without the proper too size puller tools?

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post Jun 19 2016, 04:30 PM
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I just purchased new rotors and bearings from PMB, so I will be attempting this as well. My local O'Reillys has a "bearing race and seal driver set" as part of their tool loaner program.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/RentalTo...ord=tool+rental

It is shown in the first column third row. Is what I should use?

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