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Old 05-15-2011, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by BrassMonkey View Post
79 240D - I've looked up how to pull the bearings - is there a way around the $70 inner bearing tool?

can I drive out the hub w/o removing this ?
No - here's how I got the hub out of the trailing arm:-

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=277341&page=2

(starts for proper on page 2)

I used a DIY wooden puller tool

There's a metal puller for the rear bearings shown here:-

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=239902

You will however need the slotted socket for doing up and setting the bearing play. I bought the MB one - it cost about 110 euros - the other ones available are sort of a bit cheaper but you have to grind them down to get them to fit apparently.

You will probably find it cheaper to buy a good replacement trailing arm and fit that... they go for about 70 euros here - so may be $50 where you are?
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