ZX Front Wheel Bearing

Chevron Terry · Unread post by **Chevron Terry** » 20 Sep 2009, 18:10

Hi ,
How easy is it to replace the front wheel bearing on my zx ?
What tools will I need ?
Any advice will be greatfully received .
Many thanks
Terry .

ZX 1995 D [ 119 004 ] .
Xantia Temptation td 1997 .

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 20 Sep 2009, 19:02

Hi Terry,

Dead easy if you have a hydraulic press. Otherwise pretty difficult despite what the BoL says.

They will be well stuck by now and will need several tons of pressure to push them out of their comfy hiding-place. The BoL method of using a big vice, washers and sockets does not work in my experience. It might have on a brand new car but not on a 10 year old.

Best way is to take the bare hubs along to a local indie and ask them to press out the old bearing and press in the new ones. That'll save them doing the whole job and keep costs down for you.