 front wheel bearings for a 914-6, anyone have a press that can replace them for me? |
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| fixer34 |
 Jun 26 2021, 06:18 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,085 Joined: 16-September 14 From: Chicago area Member No.: 17,908 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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As the heading says, I am on the slope of 'one more thing' while replacing the master cylinder. First it's have PMB rebuild calipers. Then replace front rotors. While they are off, do the wheel bearings.
I looked at the video, but that is for a -4. Not quite the same. And I don't want to mess up these hubs. So, anyone in the Chicagoland area that could remove the old races and press new ones in? I have the parts from PMB. I'll drive them over, or pack up and ship. |
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| 914Sixer |
Jun 26 2021, 06:27 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,882 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Try taking them to a machine shop.
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| mepstein |
Jun 26 2021, 06:51 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,272 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Old races will remove from the back with a punch. New races can be installed with a loaner race setting tool from your local auto part store. Heat the hub in the oven and tap in the race with the tool.
I have a friendly local mechanic who will do that kind of stuff for a few dollars. I drop it off in the morning and pick it up after lunch. Recently, I got tired of driving to my old shop so I bought a harbor freight 20 ton press. It was under $200 and I’ve used it quite a bit. It’s more than paid for itself. |
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| roblav1 |
Jun 26 2021, 06:55 PM
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Front (and rears) pretty much slide in place after bearings in the freezer and heating the hubs.
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| fixer34 |
Jun 26 2021, 06:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,085 Joined: 16-September 14 From: Chicago area Member No.: 17,908 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(roblav1 @ Jun 26 2021, 07:55 PM)  Front (and rears) pretty much slide in place after bearings in the freezer and heating the hubs. I was thinking about this; have to make sure ALL the grease is out if I use the wife's oven... |
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| bkrantz |
Jun 26 2021, 07:55 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,766 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(fixer34 @ Jun 26 2021, 06:58 PM) QUOTE(roblav1 @ Jun 26 2021, 07:55 PM) Front (and rears) pretty much slide in place after bearings in the freezer and heating the hubs. I was thinking about this; have to make sure ALL the grease is out if I use the wife's oven... Maybe swap in some bacon grease? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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| mepstein |
Jun 26 2021, 08:06 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,272 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Wipe them clean and then use brake clean to clean them further. Or clean and bead blast. I leave the old races in, bead blast and then remove the races and install new.
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| worn |
Jun 26 2021, 11:44 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,156 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(fixer34 @ Jun 26 2021, 04:18 PM) As the heading says, I am on the slope of 'one more thing' while replacing the master cylinder. First it's have PMB rebuild calipers. Then replace front rotors. While they are off, do the wheel bearings. I looked at the video, but that is for a -4. Not quite the same. And I don't want to mess up these hubs. So, anyone in the Chicagoland area that could remove the old races and press new ones in? I have the parts from PMB. I'll drive them over, or pack up and ship. I might be able to help. I live in Madison WI, but right now I am in Arizona. On my way home tomorrow. |
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| brant |
Jun 27 2021, 06:23 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,624 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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Steel punch
Brass drift No press necessary |
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| gms |
Jun 27 2021, 07:12 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,695 Joined: 12-March 04 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 1,785 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Pete, I sent you a text
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| fixer34 |
Jun 27 2021, 08:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,085 Joined: 16-September 14 From: Chicago area Member No.: 17,908 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(gms @ Jun 27 2021, 08:12 AM) Pete, I sent you a text Email sent, thanks. |
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| mb911 |
Jun 27 2021, 10:35 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,851 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Super easy in an oven they drop out and your done. I use a oxy torch
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