trackfactory

Can anyone give me some info on what it takes to replace the front wheel bearing on a '97 A8?

Need to know if the bearing is press fit or can I tackle the job?

Thanks.

mAgnum8

It's press fit. I tried to tackle the job myself with tools I borrowed. The problem came when the hub came out with the front part of the bearing still in place. The bearing fell apart when I removed the hub. This created a problem since there's no way to extricate or pull the two parts apart. I ended up putting all the bearings (*****) in and repacking as best I could and slowly driving it to a tech so that he could impact hammer the bearing away from the hub.

Mex77

I changed both my bearings (for no reason ) and it was easy.
Just make a little cut and crack it.

skiracer

to allow you to perform this replacement without removing anything but the wheel and brake. I replaced mine when I did the control arm replacement and I had the entire assembly out of the car. Had it pressed out/in at a mechanical shop.

A8CT

that's what I used, worth buying...works on pretty much any car