N/s/r Wheel Bearing

Has anybody fitted a n/s/r outer wheel bearing ? If so any tips would be gratefull please. I have got a new one, it looks like it req pressing in. Thank you.

Bearings 

Hi I have had three bearings fitted to a V70 AWD and an 850 and one needed the use of a thirty ton press. If you can afford it I would have it done by a reputable local garage Ian

I had this job quoted for my car recently. An indie mechanic quoted 2 hours (flat rate) - not so bad. He then went on to tell me I needed a rear driveshaft carrier bearing, not a wheel bearing as I thought. I guess the sound was bouncing around - sure sounded like the front wheel. Believe it or not I have the front hub assembly in my hand - it does look like it goes into the steering knuckle, but the shape is a bit odd. Not convinced a press is always necessary. Ian makes a compelling argument and this is a cheap job - do yourself a favour. '99 XC70.

Wheel Bearing 

From what i have found out guys, with the 850's you can either buy the single bearing and press the old one out then the new one in, or buy the kit, which includes the hub, so it is just a case of unbolting the old hub and take it off and then bolt the new one on, which saves time finding someone with a press to change the bearing for you, although it is not too dificult to press the bearings out / in as i do them myself anyway. Regards Stuart

I have access to a press, just wanted to know if the job was a DIY type one and if it had been attempted on an AWD before ?

Job done ! ! ! 

Well i have fitted the bearing. You have to remove the full hub carrier and press out the origional bearing. Everything came apart easy enough ,with the exception of the ABS sensor. The sensor is held in place with a single 6mm bolt,but is easily damaged if it does not twist out gently.Loads of WD40 and "wiggle wiggle wiggle". :Banane59: