I have the cone bearings, seals, clip, and hub out. Do I really need to remove the knuckle and have the old race pressed out and new one pressed in, or can I get away with whacking the old one out and tapping the new one in while the knuckle is still on the car? Anyone done it without presses?
I've never seen a bearing race that's 1&3/8" wide before, so I'm wondering if all that surface area will keep it pretty well aligned as it's driven in?
Also, what's the best way to install a new hub once I've gotten the new race in? Is it a bad idea to use the axle nut to pull the hub into the inside bearing using the clip to hold the bearing as I pull it together? Auto parts store guy was suggesting using allthread and a custom washer setup, but that sounds like a big PITA.
Any advice from those who've done the whole operation on their own is appreciated.
I've never seen a bearing race that's 1&3/8" wide before, so I'm wondering if all that surface area will keep it pretty well aligned as it's driven in?
Also, what's the best way to install a new hub once I've gotten the new race in? Is it a bad idea to use the axle nut to pull the hub into the inside bearing using the clip to hold the bearing as I pull it together? Auto parts store guy was suggesting using allthread and a custom washer setup, but that sounds like a big PITA.
Any advice from those who've done the whole operation on their own is appreciated.