Once you get the axle out and the knuckle removed, there is a snap ring
behind the inboard seal that holds the bearings in place. At least, this
was the case for my '94 Eclipse GST.
Gyz
GK wrote:
> I'm in the middle of rebuilding the front end of my 92 Plymouth Laser RS
> 2.0.
>
> Putting in new front struts, drive axles, 1 tie rod end, steering rack
> boots, sway bar links, basically most things it needs.
>
> Just finished the driver's side and getting a very pronounced groan
> which leads me to believe that wheel bearing is shot.
>
> I did have a wheel bearing replaced some time ago last year or two.
> Took out the knuckle/hub assemble and had a parts store press the new
> one in.
>
> Wondering about doing the wheel bearing removal and reinstallation
myself.
>
> Is this something the weekend mechanic with a driveway cab do or is this
> better off removed and pressed in the shop?
>
> The guy who did the previous bearing did comment that it was fairly
> jammed in there and they had a time getting it out even with a press.
>
> GK
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Gyz
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