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'01 Fabia front wheel bearings Q. ?
This is a discussion on '01 Fabia front wheel bearings Q. ? within the Fabia I forums, part of the Skoda Model Discussion Area category; Hello, once again I find myself asking questions for possibly the worst car we've ever had. Are the front wheel ...
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06-05-2007, 12:19
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| '01 Fabia front wheel bearings Q. ? Hello, once again I find myself asking questions for possibly the worst car we've ever had.  Are the front wheel bearings on an '01 fabia an easy job ? Will I need to get them pressed out of the hub ? Or do they just " pop out " thanks. Mr unhappy 8v  |
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06-05-2007, 12:23
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| Re: '01 Fabia front wheel bearings Q. ? They aren't really a DIY jobbie, they can be pressed but should really be put in with the correct puller tool. Wheel bearing comes complete with hub and ABS rotor. |
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06-05-2007, 12:26
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| Re: '01 Fabia front wheel bearings Q. ? Quote:
Although I'm not sure if ours has ABS ?? Its an '01 " classic " any idea on price for the bearing ??  | |
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06-05-2007, 12:31
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| Re: '01 Fabia front wheel bearings Q. ? About £70 for the bearing. |
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06-05-2007, 12:48
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| Re: '01 Fabia front wheel bearings Q. ? Quote:
 and double Thanks again.  Lets just hope I don't have to do both of them.  | |
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09-05-2007, 11:30
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| Briskodian  | Re: '01 Fabia front wheel bearings Q. ? Quote:
 On wife`s Fabia the first one broke after 20k, the other one 3k later! | |
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10-05-2007, 08:11
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| Re: '01 Fabia front wheel bearings Q. ? Its done nearly 39K now....... Had so much stupid stuff go wrong with this car, surely they can't ALL be like this !? Got to do all the electric window switches as well. |
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