Why are VW wheel bearings so naff? :roll:
Get a bigger hammer! :roll: :lol:
:wink:
But seriously folks,.......
Vwcaddy has a nice page about wheel bearing replacement. He used a plumbing fitting as a driver, he used a press but you can just beat them in with a hammer. Just dont beat "through" the bearing. Beat on the outer race.
http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/CheapTricks/FrontWheelBearing.shtml
I, also, simply use a hammer and some make-shift plumbing fittings, a bolt, a slight film of grease (on installation), and a small bottle propane torch to replace bearings.
I know it sounds a bit crude, but, I have probably done 11 or 12 that way and never had any problems. Usually get right at 180k miles on the Mk II bearings.
Machine shops in my area have a $50 minimum charge. Right now, I need groceries instead!!!!!
freezing the bearing might help too...