Date:         Tue, 8 Mar 2005 10:35:47 -0700
Reply-To:     jbrush@AROS.NET
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From:         Anonymous Digest <jbrush@AROS.NET>
Subject:      46mm socket for wheel bearing

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