Hey, does anyone have any suggestions to how I separate the thrust bearing carrier, from the thrust bearing?

 

 

 

Do I need a garage to press it out / in?

 

Also, lubrication wise, I was going to use a high temperature lithium grease? - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CARLUBE-LM2-MULTI-PURPOSE-GREASE-500g-TUB-LITHIUM-BASED-HIGH-MELTING-POINT-/320998109632?pt=UK_Vehicle_Oils_Lubricants_Fluids&hash=item4abcfa71c0

Edited October 26, 201312 yr by MasterCookieman

it will tap out and new one back in .. use a vise or something alike and a Socket the same diameter as the Hub its self and tap it off the bearing

Thanks, I''ll try that tomorrow, I figured it was pressed in or something, as it didn't want to lever out at all!

its only a light interference fit

Well I got it apart and the new bearing is on. Initially I put it together the wrong way around, it looks different from the original, not really what I was expecting. I mean the front is very open, with that big groove, it's almost asking for some grit or something to get to the bearings...

 

 

looks spot on mate :)

Spring retainer is on the wrong way around and looks like it needs straightening slightly, the difference between the two is your original one is of spurious design more akin to a non turbo bearing, the new one is a twin turbo bearing of original design.

 

Jeff TT

Spring retainer is on the wrong way around and looks like it needs straightening slightly, the difference between the two is your original one is of spurious design more akin to a non turbo bearing, the new one is a twin turbo bearing of original design.

 

Jeff TT

 

Weird, I haven't removed the Spring retainer, so it's been on the car that way around, unless a previous owner has re-fitted it incorrectly.

Ok, I've turned the clip around, so this is definitely right? -

 

 

 

Have to admit, it does make more sense!