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Old 08-03-2010, 05:13 PM
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I want to replace my right front wheel bearing this weekend and can't find a place with a press around here (Palatine, IL).

Do you know someone who would do it? If you live around me and have a press please let me know.
 
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Old 08-03-2010, 10:26 PM
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i took my wheel bearing apart and brought it to Sanels or Robins Auto Parts, don't know if they have those near you, hope this helps : )
 
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Old 08-03-2010, 10:35 PM
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any auto shop should have a press that can do it.
 
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Old 08-03-2010, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by emily0918
i took my wheel bearing apart and brought it to Sanels or Robins Auto Parts, don't know if they have those near you, hope this helps : )
Hey thanks, could you tell me where these shops are located? Thanks.
 
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Old 08-03-2010, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by chocalotstarfish
any auto shop should have a press that can do it.
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Old 08-03-2010, 11:44 PM
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Harbor freight sells cheap presses. Picked up a 6 ton for 89 dollars...in prep for tackling my front right wheel bearing. (Hope the 6 ton has enough clearance for the spindle... should of gotten the 12 ton
 
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Old 08-04-2010, 07:25 AM
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I blew a Harbor Freight 6-ton apart on a rear bearing - bent the whole top part of the frame about 25 degrees. I pull the spindles off and take them, along with the new bearing, to Goodyear and have them pressed for $28 each, then go home and reassemble.
 




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