To replace hub/bearings on a Chevy sprint, Do all the obvious things; raise car, etc.etc. with the wheel off, remove caliper and support with wire, string. remove strut bolts, outer tie-rod bolt and tie-rod, remove ball-joint bolt, you should be able to tilt the knuckle out of the way enough to drive out the ball-joint stud (o install reverse the removal instructions. I have owned and self repaired a total of five sprints.
the three solutions listed below assume the bearings must be pressed out/in. I've never used a press on my chevy sprint(s)the three solutions listed below assume the bearings must be pressed out/in. I've never used a press on my chevy sprint(s)
I pressed by accident. Continued from above, ( 2 not 3 suggestions); I use a 3/4" drift to drive out the bearings and a 1 1/4" socket to drive them in while sliding the socket around to ensure a level seating. However, the below suggestions are for different vehicles.I pressed by accident. Continued from above, ( 2 not 3 suggestions); I use a 3/4" drift to drive out the bearings and a 1 1/4" socket to drive them in while sliding the socket around to ensure a level seating. However, the below suggestions are for different vehicles.
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To replace hub/bearings on a Chevy sprint, Do all the obvious things; raise car, etc.etc. with the wheel off, remove caliper and support with wire, string. remove strut bolts, outer tie-rod bolt and tie-rod, remove ball-joint bolt, you should be able to tilt the knuckle out of the way enough to drive out the ball-joint stud (o install reverse the removal instructions. I have owned and self repaired a total of five sprints.
the three solutions listed below assume the bearings must be pressed out/in. I've never used a press on my chevy sprint(s)
I pressed by accident. Continued from above, ( 2 not 3 suggestions); I use a 3/4" drift to drive out the bearings and a 1 1/4" socket to drive them in while sliding the socket around to ensure a level seating. However, the below suggestions are for different vehicles.