Gotta pester you folks if you don't mind. I don't own any heavy duty tools, especially 3/4 inch drive stuff, but I probably need to replace my rear wheel bearings myself, so I want to make sure and get the right tools the first time. Does the 46mm socket come in a 6 point? I am seeing a few places that have 12pts, but wonder if I ought to be searching for a 6pt instead? I have read the archives, and stared at the Bentley, and still cannot decide if I am going to need a press to get the bearings in and out. Anyone done this without having to take the hub to a shop and have the bearings replaced? Has anyone used the tool BusDepot sells to hammer the nut off. Sounds like it might be a good idea, although it doesn't provide a way to torque it back on correctly. I could probably just trash the nut with a sledge hammer and a chisel :-) but that still doesn't get the new one back on correctly..... I know its been covered in the archives, but not in a lot of detail, as far as I can find. As always, thanks a lot. John |
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