Reusing rear wheel bearings

[gordie]

New rear wheel bearings fitted and now I want remove the 4 stud hubs and fit euro 323ti hubs I picked up. The arms jave been welded with Z3M type cross pieces and sway bar reinforcements. Dont want to replace zero mileage bearings. Anyone done this?

[jlevie]

I would advise against trying to reuse the bearings. Pulling the hub means putting a lot of pressure on the inner race that it was never intended to see. There is a good chance of damaging the bearing and you may not find out until later.

[MR 325]

I've pulled and reinstalled a new bearing. No issues whatsoever. I have the proper SIR tool though.

[jalopi]

Lol put them back on, you'll be fine.

[rcsoundn1]

Any info on the tool you actually used?