Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Wheel Bearings of Rear Wheel Hub (Disc Hub), Replace Both

Since this operation is basically identical to the operation "Rear Wheel Hub, Replace One", only the additional work required is described below.

On Models with Drum Brakes

Lever seal ring from wheel hub using screwdriver.

Remove inner tapered roller bearing from wheel hub.

Press outer race of inner bearing out of wheel hub using KM-266-2 and KM-266-3 in conjunction with KM-466-2.

Press outer race of outer bearing out of wheel hub using KM-266-1 and KM-266-3 in conjunction with KM-466-2.

On Models with Disc Brakes

Lever seal ring out of disc hub with mounting iron.

Remove inner tapered roller bearing from disc hub.

Drive outer race of inner bearing out of disc hub with a soft metal drift (see illus. C 7677 on page F-46).

Place KM-466-2 underneath.

Note:

Turning disc hub while driving out race will prevent race from twisting.

Drive outer race of outer bearing out of disc hub with a soft metal drift (see illus. C 7677) or suitable length of pipe. Place KM-466-2 under it.

Note:

Turning disc hub while driving out race will prevent race from twisting.

If necessary, a soft metal drift can be made up using the measurements illustrated here.