Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2001 13:05:59 GMT From: Marknopsamgill.org Subject: Re: 82 900 Front Wheel bearing Replacement
On Sun, 04 Nov 2001 03:07:07 GMT, "Morgan Bullard" <mjbullardnopsampammersdie.earthlink.net> wrote: >Has anyone here ever done this? Do I need the Saab special tools? I have access >to a press (~10 tons) and various pins and various steel "donuts" (hollow cylinders). I'm sure I can get the old >bearing >out but don't know how precisely the new bearing needs to be located in the bore. > >Alternativly, is there a place in the Chicago/Rockford IL area I could take the steering >knuckle assembly to and have them replace the bearing? > You need no special tools, the bearing taps out, and the replacement bearing is a tight push fit then gently tap home.