So its now time for a front wheel bearing change

But which way is best

Complete unit ?

Press them in yourself?

Times not on my hands so any advice and part numbers would be helpful to this old man !

Is there any fast way of doing the job ?

have a search on the forum theres lots about them, in short no they need gen 2 tools to press them in

I’ve pondered this myself and settled with changing the lot, although that may change when the time comes to actually change them myself 

You need special tools. 

http://pmmonline.co.uk/technical/wheel-bearing-replacement-skoda-fabia/

 

The tool have to modify so it not destry the ABS-sensor. I had to take more iron off with a grinder, on the tool so the inner part dond crash with the sensor.

Else you have to change the sensor, go take it our first. The problem i that the sensors can brake when you try that.

 

I hav changed tree i to cars, and now Im waiting for rear bearing. Thats easy, only a nut in rear.

 

 

Edited 22 April, 20188 yr by Torbo
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What's the wheel bearing lock nut size .. 32 mm ? Or other type of socket 

36mm 12 sided.

36 mm twelve edges i front. 30 mm twelve edges rear.

The rear bearing can be greased. Mine was dry. If I greased them for some years ago they have been good still I think?

It is not necessary to take the driveshaft out - only in the bearing not at the gearbox. Save time. New ABS -sensors is may be a good idea? I bought all new. Changed one... 

 

 

Edited 22 April, 20188 yr by Torbo

It is possible to do without Gen 2 tool! Remove hub, drift old bearing out and ABS sensor has to be removed!!

Place new bearing in freezer overnight, heat hub up in oven on high for two hours, lightly oil new bearing and push into hub by hand (drift with wood block if required). The locking clip has to be pushed into place with a screw driver, as not pushed in with tool.

I replaced one on mine this way last year, no problem, except did break ABS sensor and had to replace with new one.

Hi guys,

I've had to buy the above mentioned socket can't moan was only £7 from Fleabay lol

 

Haven't got round to doing the job yet as have another project car going which is another hub-nut type of story, anyways the bearing unit itself is it a push through the hab carrier type or is it held in by four hex bolts ?

Any photos any one ?

Thanks for any help,

I'll try post pics when i do decide to crack on with it

http://pmmonline.co.uk/technical/wheel-bearing-replacement-skoda-fabia/

 

Looks  like its gonna be fun !

Yeah, it's a Gen 2 bearing and needs the proper tooling. If it gets pressed in by the drive flange it will damage it. It can only be pressed in by the outer shell.

You might want to try your new socket on the driveshaft nut to see if it actually goes on before you do the job. I had to shave some off the wall of mine so that it would fit in the hub orifice.

 

Edited 29 April, 20188 yr by TMB

On 23/04/2018 at 15:25, mpm222 said:

It is possible to do without Gen 2 tool! Remove hub, drift old bearing out and ABS sensor has to be removed!!

Place new bearing in freezer overnight, heat hub up in oven on high for two hours, lightly oil new bearing and push into hub by hand (drift with wood block if required). The locking clip has to be pushed into place with a screw driver, as not pushed in with tool.

I replaced one on mine this way last year, no problem, except did break ABS sensor and had to replace with new one.

Don't think the wife would like me putting an old dirty hub in the freezer next to her smoked  Salmon lol

Now many years ago when I was single I did this and it did work, 

20 hours ago, TMB said:

You might want to try your new socket on the driveshaft nut to see if it actually goes on before you do the job. I had to shave some off the wall of mine so that it would fit in the hub orifice.

 

The black steel type are best there longer and thinner , mines the black type eBay job for just over £7 

Don't mind breaking them at that price not that I ever have broke one yet.

Mine is a Gedore one. I ordered it from Germany. But yes, the black ones might be thinner walled.

My daughter...who is no mechanic was quoted £300 by a Skoda specialist (not main dealer) for a front wheel bearing on her Fabia 1.2. Another Skoda specialist did the job last week for £125 which I think is pretty good considering. Nobody round here is up to bashing stuff any more, though I did do the front discs on my Octavia last August on the driveway.  I did think £300 was taking the michael a bit.

Cheers to all that helped

Wheel bearing completed and was shocked to find the CV joint was damaged !

Rebuilt that as well..what a job ....!

On 01/05/2018 at 20:40, alfalincs said:

My daughter...who is no mechanic was quoted £300 by a Skoda specialist (not main dealer) for a front wheel bearing on her Fabia 1.2. Another Skoda specialist did the job last week for £125 which I think is pretty good considering. Nobody round here is up to bashing stuff any more, though I did do the front discs on my Octavia last August on the driveway.  I did think £300 was taking the michael a bit.

Sure was 

17 minutes ago, Arghhhhhelp said:

Cheers to all that helped

Wheel bearing completed and was shocked to find the CV joint was damaged !

Rebuilt that as well..what a job ....!

 

What was wrong with your CV joint?

21 hours ago, TMB said:

 

What was wrong with your CV joint?

Fractured ball bearings (2)

Got new ones .... Jobs a good un

13 minutes ago, Arghhhhhelp said:

Fractured ball bearings (2)

 

 

Wow, never seen that before!

23 hours ago, TMB said:

 

Wow, never seen that before!

Thanks to a bloody pot hole narrow road dark evening and an Almighty bang 

On 22/04/2018 at 21:16, TMB said:

36mm 12 sided.

Top man thank you for your help