Never was a boyscout but do like to be prepared. 

One of the rear wheel bearings has started to rumble so ordered a replacement, i know the ins and outs of replacing but have a few questions if i come acrop??

 

Whats the chance of the inner race being left behind on the stub axel?

 - If it does then whats the best advise for removal? Cut carefully / any tools i could have to hand?

What if the new Hub/Bearing doesn't 'slip' on?

 - I have read you can tap it on with a socket which fits the inner race? is this safe?

 

Hub pullers.... a nessassary tool?

Something like this?

 

Thanks in advanced guys and girls.

or even one of these?

 

http://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-reversible-gear-puller-4-100mm/12510

 

That would pull the hub and any parts left behind wouldn't it?

Either of those pullers will remove the hub, although the second looks a better option.

 

If the inner track gets left behind, use an angle grinder with a thin cutting disc fitted and cut a groove into the track but not all the way through - just far enough to break through the hardened layer. Then take a sharp chisel, place it in the groove you have just cut and give it a couple of stout clouts, that should make the ring split and you can then draw it off.

 

Link to the manual if you need to play "fill in the blanks" for any info. http://workshop-manuals.com/skoda/octavia-mk1/chassis/rear_suspension_drive_shaft/repairing_the_wheel_bearing/repairing_the_wheel_bearing_disc_brake/

Thanks for that post kentphil1 I need to replace my hub and that will give me a good head start

I read this post with interest. On the Autodoc youtube page, the mechanic/demonstrator simply slides off the old hub and replaces the new one. No pulling etc. Why so different?

Edited 3 November, 20178 yr by Skoda_newby
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