[DavePearson]

Greetings!! I am new here and new to the 968 world. I recently purchased a 1994 968 w/tiptronic transmission. When I purchased it, I knew it needed rear wheel bearings and a hatch seal. Right now I am working on the wheel bearings and have come to the conclustion I must remove the trailing arm (I damaged a new bearing installing the first time, and removal of the old has been down right impossible anyhow). I am just going to have the bearing and hub pressed out and it to do the job right.



The question is, is there an easy way to disconnect the parking brake? It looks like the standard way is to undo the lock nut and loosen the cable, but it is a pain to get to. Any suggestions? Otherwise I am ready to take off the last 5 nuts and roll!!



Thanks,



Oops, I forgot to ask (and this is not the right place), is the pinion bearing issue only with 6 speeds, or do tips suffer as well?

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[flash]

if you are talking about the rear axle bearing, it requires a press to get it out to leave it on the car, so be prepared for that one - otherwise, yes, you have to drop the trailing arm - realize in doing so that you will need an alignment



not sure about the parking brake - haven't done it yet



only 6 spds - tips have their own issues - lol



and welcome to the site - enjoy and feel free to poke around - we're all here to help too

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[Eric_K]

I don't know what technique you are using for doing the rear bearings, but I found this tool useful and affordable.

http://www.arnnworx.com/bearing_tool.htm

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[unknown4u]

I'd replaced it without removing the arm. It requiers a special tool/spindle.

Installation requires attention to press the bearing straight into its position.



total time 2 hours.

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[DavePearson]

Thanks for all the input. I have tried all but everything to get the bearing out (other than buying a special tool). I followed the Clark's garage method and ended up damaging the replacement. I have a friend with a bench press, so he will pop the remains out, put the new in and press in the hub. Of course, if anyone knows anyone in the Richmond, VA area with a portable press, I would be happy to rent it <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />.



BTW, the axle nut was a blast. I stood on the cheater and was unable to do a thing. I purchased a supposed 900 ftlb impact driver and finally got it loose after over a minute of pounding. I love an excuse to get new toys (er tools <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> ).



Have a great weekend!

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[Scott Collins]

"BTW, the axle nut was a blast. I stood on the cheater and was unable to do a thing."







You're just going to have to eat more french fries or get a longer cheater.



BTW: Welcome to the Forums!



-Scott

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