V70: Wheels/Brakes - Wheel bearing - Best plan of attack

ShadeTek · Dec 29th, 2020, 14:24

My front nearside bearing is rumbling and requires replacing. Has anyone replaced theirs and how did you go about it? Is it best to get a hydraulic press or go with a gen 2 on-car puller? Any info appreciated.

Tony500 · Dec 30th, 2020, 03:18

I replaced mine around 2 years ago... Taken the hub assembly off and used a bench press. Taking it out is much harder than putting it back in....

Tannaton · Dec 30th, 2020, 09:24

...and don't buy a cheap chinese one on e-bay.

Get genuine Volvo, SKF or similar or you will likely be doing it again soon.

The bottom bolt on the strut can be a challenge too - start soaking it in penetrating fluid a few days before.

Teilo1979 · Dec 30th, 2020, 11:53

I used a Gen2 on car puller when I did mine, I then sold it for £10 less than I paid for it.
It's worth thinking about doing that if you don't think you'll use it again.

It makes the overall repair cheaper and much easier than doing it without.

As above, use a good quality replacement bearing to save future issues, I bought FAG bearings that came with Volvo part number on them but at a much cheaper price.

Terry

Dec 29th, 2020, 14:24	#1
ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Today 18:53 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	Wheel bearing - Best plan of attack My front nearside bearing is rumbling and requires replacing. Has anyone replaced theirs and how did you go about it? Is it best to get a hydraulic press or go with a gen 2 on-car puller? Any info appreciated. __________________ Tek-Emo Villis Emo Bis V70 SE NAV 1.6 D2 2015MY POWERSHIFT, D4162T, 93000miles, RED. /VOL FCR/PEPER OBD2/Acron 9135 OBD2/L.E.D Flasher/VDASH/ANCEL BA301/Topdon Top Scan

Dec 30th, 2020, 03:18	#2
Tony500 Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 14:02 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Glasgow	I replaced mine around 2 years ago... Taken the hub assembly off and used a bench press. Taking it out is much harder than putting it back in.... __________________ 2009 V70 R-Design 2.0D SE Sport 2007 XC90 D5 SE Lux 2006 XC90 V8 Executive

Dec 30th, 2020, 09:24	#3
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 19:33 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	...and don't buy a cheap chinese one on e-bay. Get genuine Volvo, SKF or similar or you will likely be doing it again soon. The bottom bolt on the strut can be a challenge too - start soaking it in penetrating fluid a few days before. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Dec 30th, 2020, 11:53	#4
Teilo1979 V70 R Design D4 MY2013 Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2022 12:52 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Polmont, Central Scotland.	I used a Gen2 on car puller when I did mine, I then sold it for £10 less than I paid for it. It's worth thinking about doing that if you don't think you'll use it again. It makes the overall repair cheaper and much easier than doing it without. As above, use a good quality replacement bearing to save future issues, I bought FAG bearings that came with Volvo part number on them but at a much cheaper price. Terry

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