How To "Press" A "Press In" Style Wheel Bearing
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- Опубликовано: 11 апр 2016
- Well this may be pretty run of the mill for some of us but this is a very common task or challenge I am faced with all through out the year. A customer will drop off a spindle and a bearing and want it replaced. So come along and I'll show you how it is done.
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Out of the other wheel bearing pressing videos on RUclips this is the most helpful one by far. Thanks
You are indeed a good shop and an asset to your community. To take something in that somebody worked on first is truly old school. I have in the past used the old bearing as a support when pressing in the new one.
The very first VW Rabbits used to go through them with regularity. I heard they found the grease they were using was a dielectric and causing static arching while rotating, pitting the race. They added graphite to the grease to bleed off the charge and the problem went away. That was the urban legend at the time.....
Yeah I remember my buddy messing up my wheel bearing when helping out, ended up damaging it. Had to bring the spindles in and they pressed them right then for like $40 or something, they have had a lot of business from other people I know because they're good guys. I also remember seeing the mechanic on his boat one time, doing great work and doing well that's what I like to see.
My top tip for using a shop press is simply to know when to quit when something doesn't want to move. Applying too much force will mean that you will damage the press and/or the part (if you are lucky) or it'll suddenly release a couple dozen tons of pressure in whatever direction it feels like going and it might feel like coming YOUR way.
its my experience that if it isn't moving, than your rig is wrong. 2 variables. i've only ever had to help new guys. and i really only work on 1/2 ton through fwd toyota's. so my experience is limited.
An air hammer tap-tap-tapping on the component does wonders to help things move along.
I have a round semi-polished bit I created which doesn't get used often. But, when it does, it works wonders.
I also went with a 20 ton. It struggled with the first bearing so I just flipped it a few times applied pressure until it popped loose. Had I gone with a smaller press I would have been stuck... thanks for the video I've never had press in hubs just assembly hubs so this was a great video. Simple, to the point and you can SEE what you are doing! Thanks again all these years later!
I wish I could work with someone like you. You are a great teacher and I will be following more of your work. You got me out of a bind, thank you for that, man. Awesome video!
I second Eric's statement. When you need a press, you really need it! Great Video.
Great informative video Mr. O ....ive never seen a wheel bearing pressed out or in before so i couldnt wait to watch this video !! You are now my favorite auto channel ...i like ChrisFix and ETCG as well too !! and i actually spent prolly almpst 24 hours straight just watching your videos like a marathon !!! Your diagnosing skills are the best ive ever seen !! Your a real AUTO MECHANIC MASTER !!! KEEP EM COMING !! thanks ....
Phil S. Toledo, Ohio
Just what I was looking for, after searching the internet, and even the Toyota forums I finally stumble on your video and saw what I was searching for. So simple and inexpensive. Thank you so much for your video.
Glad you liked it!
Most excellent, enjoyed. When I was a younger dude, I remember using some dry ice and throwing parts in the oven, to my Mom’s fury. From what I can recall they just about dropped in. Getting the bearings out !, I seem to conveniently have no memory of that deed. Many thanks.
Really helpful video ... thanks for sharing. I bought a 20t press to remove/replace ball joints on my old VW Beetle Nova/Sterling kit car, which it did perfectly. I now need to replace a wheel bearing on my daughter's Citroen DS3 and you've shown me how to do this with my press ... Thanks mate! :)
I debated buying a press for years, thinking I'd hardly use it. Now that I have one, I use it all the time! It works great for straightening or bend just about anything (on purpose lol). It has also saved my bacon many times to hold something that the vice would not. I replaced an International high pressure oil pump that drives the injectors and there was nothing I could find to hold the helical cut gear to loosen the nut. With the press and some 2x4s to "clamp" the gear without damage, I was able loosen the nut, replace the pump and tighten the nut to spec. Without the press, I don't know what I would have done.
Great job on the video! No nonsense, straightforward, excellent tips and no crappy music playing in the background. I am going to check out your other videos. I like your approach, if you lived nearby I would give you some business,Thanks for your time and the good info.
Thanks for the nice demo. I will not be beating on the bearing as I have just ordered a 12 ton Press to do the bearings on my 2004 Honda Civic. I will also have to do the 2004 Honda CR-V in the spring. Your demo showed me what not do do and I like that. Please keep up the great demos. Have a great day - John
I changed out the press-in bearing on my 92 Taurus SHO at the auto skills center on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The mechanic on location told me to replace the hub as well, because it was loose inside the new bearing, just fell right in!! I didn't take his advice and just cranked down the hub nut good n' tight!! The mechanic told me this wouldn't last long, but I did it anyway! Five miles into the test drive the bearings started making this coffee grinder sound! Had to do the whole job all over again with all new parts and a new hub!! Rookie mistake!!;-) I always buy the kit that includes the bearing, snap-ring and the hub. Great video, as always, Eric! You're my new RUclips bro!!
The extra explanations make your video a standout. Bravo.
I bought a Harbor Freight 20 ton press years ago and absolutely LOVE it. A few months ago, the jack started leaking. Rather than buying a new press, I replaced the jack with an air/hydraulic, also from Harbor Freight. I LOVE my press even more now!
And making the HF 20 ton more precise is rather easy:
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The harbor freight press is really good I recommend it to anyone who needs a press at home.
i bought one last week at first i bought the 12 ton i figure its good enought it turned out its a piece of shit then i decided to replace it with 20 ton and man its so much easier to press a wheel bearing out. i dont know why i keep walking in my garage and realy loving this press im thinking about adding more tooling to this its so cool.
Swap the hydraulic jack with their 20ton air jack. So much easier
It's nice of you to put these video's out , It not only shows the how to part of it but how to do it safely.
I have the same press, bought it 40 years ago. Great job on the bearing Eric 🇨🇦
Big fan of your videos Mechanic myself of 42 years, Keep on wrenching my friend
Nice video, sir. It's so nice watching senior mechanic do his job. :)
As always your commentary along the way makes the difference. Thank you for posting informational and entertaining videos. You have officially replaced any automotive show on TV.
Nice, down to earth video on how it's done. Fine Job !!
Thanks for Providing this video, South Maine Auto Repair, LLC! It's always a pleasure watching your videos. Continue to keep up the good work. Keep up the Videos. We mechanics appreciate well-spoken knowledge. I certainly do! Good luck working on those rusted out vehicles Brother! You are awesome!
--- Mac Mobile Mechanic LLC in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Eric, Thanks for the vid - very helpful. Getting that bearing out is usually the hardest bit. Requires some decent force, pressing in as well as out, and once it gets going make sure you keep going because it's getting ready to get you back if you stop. :-)
Excellent video. I appreciate your caution and the way you take the time t do things right.
I have been waiting for this as a comparison to your wheel bearing change on the Toyota Corolla where you showed how to do it on the car. Thanks for this!
Thanks bud. Extremely informative and helpful to me. I'm a handy guy, but not too familiar with a 60 ton press. You set me straight on that. Thanks again.
20 ton Harbor Freight examples can be picked up via Craigslist for under a C note. And with all the add-ons from SWAG Offroad, it becomes quite the DIY shop workhorse. Check out the gibs I fabricated to remove the ram slop from the cheapie press:
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Thanks! I know this is an old video but the algorithm comes through again! I have the tools (Well not the press,,...Yet!) from a whole hutch of VW Bunnies. But this was highly educational for any body who wants to know How the wheels on the bus go round and round.
Thank you for this video. I'm attempting to press the bearings and hub together on my husband's car. Wish me luck!!
And i really need to reiterate what has been said, that my friend was the best video of its kind!
There is now a fresh bearing installed in my 97 Rav 4.1 hub.
Thank you for your clarity and concise description's.
You have gained a subscriber and a like, Cheers
Glad I could help!
The biggest mistake I ever made was cheaping out when I bought a press. For anyone considering buying one, put some money into it! Yeah, the cheap ones will get the job done, but the amount of time you'll spend fiddling around with it trying to get things to fit will be frustrating to no end. A good assortment of arbors helps a lot, too!
Great video, Eric! That hub didn't give you any trouble at all! :D
This is an awesome video and just what i needed to see to do the job myself. Very well thought out and a lot of good information. Thank you very much!
Short and sweet video when you are "pressed" for time :-) I had Pepboys press a bearing in for me and clear as day, the instructions warned them of the ABS tone ring. Needless to say they screwed it up. They told me I should have warned them. I just bought my own press after that experience.
Had a similar bad experience at PepBoys. Found the helper wailing with a BFR on something in the engine compartment when the job was underneath. Showed him the location and got my vehicle back. Happy ending? He left a SnapOn 3/8" drive 24" extension in the engine bay.
When I was a mechanic years ago, I built up a collection of old outer races which I ground down a tad to make perfect drivers for next time. I still have them somewhere, along with a lot of inner spacers and thick washers etc all kept together on a f'kin' long bolt. It seems young mechanics haven't learnt the basics of never pressing 'through' a bearing. It will shorten their life a lot.
very well explained with lots of info and good camera work thanks!
Thank you for the video...will be an interesting weekend but I feel much better having watched you do it. Thanks.
Thanks, man. Wish I had watched your video sooner. I went through two bearings before I figured out I had to support the underside.
Good morning Eric ...great video as usual sir!!!!
I've worked with so many people who take the whole spindle out and use the press because they say it's the best way. we're I work now I was removing the whole spindle and pressing in and out bearings then I seen your video with a Toyota I think using the hub tammer and I was like that's awesome I need one of those. then I was telling my boss about the hub tammer and he's like oh we got on of those in the back and its exact kit you have and I've been using it ever since. I work with this other guy even though he knows we have a hub tammer he still chooses to remove the whole spindle and use the press. oh well his loss I guess lol thanks for making great videos and keep up the good work.
One of those videos where all the pieces of the jigsaw come together because of a great instructor! 👍👍👍
fantastic video, i will be replacing both rear wheel bearings on my ford falcon soon. i will be using a 20 ton press, using your tips this should go easy.
Very thorough video. It helped me significantly,learned a few tricks thanks
Those bearing presses....life savers, I only have a 12 toner at home use it once in a blue moon but glad it was there last weekend for 2 rear wheel bearings.
I have the 20 ton from Harbor Freight. Picked up cheap on Craigslist. With the bending tackle from SWAG Offroad, I use it on all kinds of non-automotive projects.
Here's how I removed the slop from the ram:
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This is a terrific video. Lots of great tips. Thanks
Thanks for taking the time to video the process
Thanks for this. Haven’t used my shop press much and using the Astro bearing puller kit doesn’t work well for me off of the vehicle. Just finished up a perfect set of civic front knuckles after forgetting to support the inner race on the first one. Great vids as always and I always refer to your catalog of videos if I’m ever in doubt. Thanks again.
Nice one. Thank you for taking the time to help others. Be blessed.
Your videos are the best keep them coming! Cant believe you don’t have a million subs but hopefully soon!!
I use a bearing separator alot on these hub bearings. It works well for mounting spindle on the press.
that was helpful. the best wheel bearing replacement video
I was working in our truck shop, and had to press off a drive shaft yoke to replace a carrier bearing. Because the drive shaft was too long, we picked up the press with a fork lift put pallets under both sides set up the drive shaft. Our press is 100 tons. I was watching the pressure gauge and it took ( to my surprise) 26 tons to break it loose then 23 tons to keep it moving. After I replaced the carrier bearing which was easy had to press the yoke back on. I used anti seize it still took nearly 15 tons to press it back on, after the splines and yoke were cleaned. A press is a great tool, even if you don't need it very often. I realize a 100 ton press is a bit much, still it made fast work of an otherwise tough job.
Great video! I did a lot of press in bearings back in the 90's and early 2000's. I thought they had fallen out of favor in the industry but apparently Kia was still using them in 2013. Been a while since I've done one so watched your video as a primer. I'm just a shade tree mechanic.
Thanks as always for your wisdom...keep up the great work in the PRNY
Thanks for this video. I'm going to have to do mine on my Ssangyong Rexton SUV soon, so after watching this I know how to do it right, now.
I always enjoy your videos!
Awesome video, wish i watched it first before i broke one of my bearings pushing the hub in. Doh! Now i know to support the center.
I bought a shop press for like 50 bucks so glad I did I never thought I would need it as much as I do now, both my cars take press in bearings
Awesome video ! Thanks for the helpful insight
I bought a harbor freight press years ago, it payed by itself within a year
I love mine. It isn't huge, but most of the time is enough to get the job done!
Kind of amazing how something pretty simple can make some jobs really easy . I've used one for doing all kinds of jobs once even to change U joints. Seems like over kill I know but made the job very easy
I've had a press for
35 years and only used it maybe 20 times. When you need it, you gotta have it. But the set up shimming time is a killer. For bearings, even drop offs like this one, I still use my OTC GRAPPLER. Much quicker, easier set up and I DON'T have to pull it off the car saving having to send it out for an alignment.
I miss my presses . Had both 12 and 20 tons. The 12 was great for u-joints. Made many " press toys" over the years. Black Pipe (schedule 40) makes for good cups. Great job on supporting the knuckle assembly.
With that type of press it is important to make sure everything is straight, otherwise if off the jack will "kick out" and bend the guides.
One day a "hippie" I worked with asked to borrow my press . After the morning "wake and bake" , he managed to bend the guides! Needless to say I was not very happy!
Thanks mate,that's a very good brief description/video appreciate it
This video was awesome man ! Appreciate the content.
Man you made one excellent video. Very educational.
Very cool thanks for sharing your expertise and video
thanks. good video Eric. God bless
Thank you for showing us how to use it a press machine as well as that two prong crab on clamp that was sick
Good job showing how to press bearings really helps with a press, I got a little press but I use a cutting torch lots of time on bearings guess not the best way but I am fairly good with a torch.
Good video! First time viewer and subscriber.
After you grease your bearings toss em in the freezer for a few hours or overnight. Get everything set then get it. It will shrink a tiny bit a press in a bit easier. Thermal dynamics really makes getting metal fasteners apart. Heat to expand cool to shrink! Really helps with anything press in!
I love the video man I learned a lot pressing stuff I just got a press so keep up the good work man
I need to do the exact same thing. This has really helped out so much. Thank you. ;)
Good tips on press use. You don't need them a lot but when you do you really do.
Mine is a "go to" tool.
I bought a smaller 12 ton press. Best $100 bucks I’ve ever spent! A 25 ton press is sure next when I get more room for a shop!
So what applications do you have in mind for a 25 ton press?
I have a 12 ton pipe bender, only used it once. But I needed it.
@@hashiramasenju4846 I was thinking of getting a 12 ton press, Is it strong enough to press out a bearing in a climate that experiences corrosion?
Fantastic video
Your the best! Love the show!
I like your videos keep up the good work man
great video got a press tonight doing a vibe little tricks I picked up here. Thanks
Appreciate the tutorial. Thanks
I think one of my favorite details about this video is when you hit what the camera is on. It makes it feel real. :)
(Of course it's real, but more real as an observer.)
Straight up good stuff, thank you.
Beautiful video! Thank you
Thanks for talking me out of getting a Harbour Freight press for my 15yo. We can pay a shop to put new wheel bearings in his 79 vette. I wouldn't know where to get all the additional blocks or sleeves needed for pressing.
I know this is an old video but came across it after watching some newer ones. I still get depressed as a few years ago I had been in mechanics and I still am but then I was just starting to get in the deeper parts of the "hobby" and my parents handed me down their 2004 ford escape. But low and behold there was an unsettling noise in the rear when turning. After buying two brand new sets of boots and drums to do the rear brakes hoping that that was it I jack up the car and go to take the first lug nut off and the tire started moving back and forth like crazy. And was a classic wear bearing issue. Of course loving in the lovely state of NY and even better living on the great lake Ontario you know where the winter time treats us so well the bearing was a press in and didn't have a removable hub so out cane the torch and to the point the main camber boot and bushing were blasted off. Looking back at it now just saddens me that now I know there are easy kits to get to press the darn thing out in your driveway without having to remove the whole arm. After that I got the replacement bushing and bolt and just never got everything put back together. Car ended up getting scraped over a dumb bearing and the lack of knowledge a 17 year old me had at the time.
I love that continental press, they are awesome.
I have the same one. Made in USA. I rigged a boat winch and cables to raise and lower the table. SO much better than doing it by hand with everything falling off.
Great Video! Thank you.
Thanks a lot... it is very helpful.
I wouldn't feel safe using that snap ring either ! Great video !
Hey Eric, new subscriber here. I like your channel. I've watched all your videos. and I love the fact that you use air tools. im a big air tool fan myself.
great lesson. thanks!
That is the way mate, great job, sleep well, happy days.
I've used a 100 ton press, made a cage to go around it so the shrapnel does little damage.
But there is always the time you have to use a torch, arc gouge, plasma torch, or cut off wheel.
Thank you for making this look easy! So much better than other videos!
I can confirm that you don't want to press on the small ears of the knuckle. I had a mechanic snap one off of my knuckle on a road trip of mine, which meant I was stuck in Murrysville PA for three days until a new knuckle arrived.
Of course he had a lot of motivation to get the job done asap--the car was parked in the entrance of his shop, minus one wheel!
great job and very reasonable.
Thanks for the video. I had a local shop change out my front press in bearings because I did not have a press and did not want to buy one for a one time use. Plus, did not know what kind of gremlins may pop out in the process. Gave the shop the whole job $200 labor and $200 bearings, highest end bearings available at NAPA.
+Sandbag1300 I charged the guy $30. Most cases I get .5 to 1 hour labor to R&R bearings if you bring in the knuckle
+South Main Auto Repair The shop I went to was in Bloomsburg, PA, the sticks. Priced the same job in a shop in Stamford, CT. They wanted $200 labor per wheel.
Thanks.mate, great video 👍
good video eric..press is the way to to go. I remember my brother in law tryed changing his at home and it ended badly lol
If only I had even a 5 ton press I wouldn't have struggled for near 15 mins with BkrBars & pipe to press oout the bearing. 40$ for AZone junk bearing! WOW Timken and SKF are the best and can be gotten from famous online auto parts store for 26-29$.
Great pointers, thats why I watch your video's, saves me from gotcha type mistakes.
Hi Eric watched many of your video and thank you. Now for removing a race from hub all you need to do is torch it and it falls off the hub.