1991 Ford Festiva front wheel bearings

1991 FORD FESTIVA
128,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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LILBUH
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I have the front wheel bearings removed but am wondering if I need a press to install the new bearings or can I seat them with a punch/hammer and how much "slop" should I leave for heat expansion?
Jul 27, 2008 at 8:48 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Let me tell u a little story my helper didn’t wont wait for the press and he decided to use the hammer
I was walking by as a small piece flew and hit me in the hand
needless to say I lost that hand for 4 weeks for a surgery
all because he didn’t wait
so have it pressed
good luck
Jul 27, 2008 at 9:11 PM