Replacing Bearing For Trailing Arm (Wheel Bearing Housing)

→ Read specific safety information for the press.

→ Check that the press is working perfectly before use, particularly the safety components.

Pressing out 

The bearing is pressed out using the hydraulic or pneumatic press. The accessory for the press is used in the example.

1. Position wheel bearing housing on the bearing seat in such a way that there is sufficient clearance for pressing out the bearing -arrows-  .
   Fig 1: Identifying Clearance For Positioning Bearing

   Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2. Carefully press out the bearing using the appropriate ram (accessory for hydraulic or pneumatic press) → Pressing out bearing  .
   Fig 2: Pressing Out Bearing

   Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

   Pressing in 

3. Place wheel bearing housing on a suitable press tool -bottom arrow-  in such a way that there is sufficient clearance for pressing in the bearing. Position the bearing and press it in until the pressure increases (end position) using press tool VW 454  . Check the pressure gauge!
   Fig 3: Pressing In Bearing

   Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.