Courtney, thanks a lot for the suggestion.

To press out the old and press in the new wheel bearing for a
front wheel drive front wheel bearing it will also need a bearing
separator. It is not a cheap item. I did not know anything about
it but knew I needed one, in addition to a press.

I may look for the press for the future. But I had already had the
bearing done by a repair shop for $25.00. I saw a bearing separator
the first time there. It is a huge tool easily cost more than $100.
Since it is already done I will not need to deal with it any time
soon.

Just to update everyone who had followed this thread the bearing
that has been pressed out is really defective. It has play and
turns roughly. It wasn't obvious when the axle was connected to it.
The new FAG bearing on the other hand is completely smooth and tight.
Money is well spent I think.

David

--- Courtney Hook <courtneyhook@SHAW.CA> wrote:

> For that price, you could buy a press from harborfreight and do it yourself,
> along with future use.
> Courtney
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Kao" <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 7:51 PM
> Subject: Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
>
>
> > One last message on this thread.
> >
> > I went to pick up a FAG wheel bearing for my Passat this afternoon.
> > It is FAG no doubt. And it is made in Canada, not Germany.
> >
> > Not sure if FAG has a factory in Canada. It's possible but who knows.
> > I should not care either. FAG and SKF may source from same manufacturers.
> > The price for FAG is very good though. I paid only $43 + tax. This is
> > very good. But the store wanted $110 to press out the old bearing and
> > press in the new one. I think that's too much for one bearing only. I am
> > sure I can find a shop to do it for much less.
> >
> > David
> >
> >
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