How hard is it to change a front wheel bearing on a octavia 03 tdi? I am sure I could do it but are there any special tools needed etc?

Edited 27 April, 201016 yr by scottybob

A press would certainly help you.... although you could possibly do without. Take care not to damage (ie. bend) the ABS ring.

Edited 27 April, 201016 yr by mbames

I replaced my front wheel bearings last year on my 04 octy vrs, i used a press(wouldnt do the job without one personally) only problems i had was getting the old bearing race off the hub as you cant get a normal puller on it as the abs ring is in the way! i had to cut mine off in the end. not a bad job to do if your mechanically minded (im a mechanic)

Thanks for the info, Do you need the press to put the new bearing back in or remove them? I have had a look on eurocar parts and they have two at different prices £23 and £32, would there be much difference in quality or is it not worth the small extra charge?

Cheers guys

Thanks for the info, Do you need the press to put the new bearing back in or remove them? I have had a look on eurocar parts and they have two at different prices £23 and £32, would there be much difference in quality or is it not worth the small extra charge?

Cheers guys

i used the press to press the old bearings out & to press the new ones in,i personally would buy the better quality bearing,i made the mistake of fitting a cheap bearing & it only lasted a year!

a good vise will press the bearing in and out for you