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rb25crazy
03-06-2008, 10:05 AM
this is going to sound stupid. but how do you press a hub into a bearing? sounds easy but don't know since i've never done it before. i got 4 lugs in the rear of my 97 240 and the bearings are still good i just want to go 5 lug, and the bearings are the same, but how would i go about removing the 4 lug hub and then getting the 5 lug hub in there? any tips advice? pics? very much appreciated.

jon
240trainee
03-06-2008, 10:17 AM
You need a press.

and when I have swapped hubs out of the bearings, I have split the bearings on accident. Honestly, if you are going to the work, I would just get new OEM bearings.
rb25crazy
03-06-2008, 10:19 AM
damn, i kinda thought so =/ thanks!
onehundredoctane
03-06-2008, 10:21 AM
the machine shop I took my hubs to couldn't promise me anything, but I got everything back perfect!
shade
03-06-2008, 10:26 AM
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=180249&highlight=miata+press

Or you can do that. I highly do not recommend it. Go get a press at Harbor Freight or something, they're not that expensive.
jackjack
03-06-2008, 10:32 AM
either buy the tool, or take it to a machine shop. your choice.
projectRDM
03-06-2008, 01:26 PM
You need a press.

and when I have swapped hubs out of the bearings, I have split the bearings on accident. Honestly, if you are going to the work, I would just get new OEM bearings.

Bearing splitter fixes that. You can buy a cheap one for less than $20, or a whore service kit for about $50.
kensreliableb18b
03-06-2008, 01:29 PM
i wouldnt use old bearing assemblies; should get new ones. choice is up to you.
bigOdom1
03-06-2008, 01:44 PM
Bearing splitter fixes that. You can buy a cheap one for less than $20, or a whore service kit for about $50.

you got cheap hookers on your mind russ?
diomedes
03-06-2008, 01:45 PM
you got cheap hookers on your mind russ?
LOL!!

I don't know, but I just can't stop laughing!
projectRDM
03-06-2008, 01:51 PM
you got cheap hookers on your mind russ?

Hey, they do a great job, can't forget them.
pbcstylez
03-06-2008, 04:48 PM
Hey, they do a great job, can't forget them.

where is this 50 whore service?

over here its like 150+
usdm180sx
03-06-2008, 07:18 PM
A local machine shop pressed my 5 lug rear hubs into the bearings for $7 each.