Renault clio rear wheel bearing removal and refit easy You Should Watch This

Renault clio rear wheel bearing removal and refit using no special garage tools

[@shauncartwright1137]

Worked perfectly thanks, 24hrs in the freezer for the bearing and 1hr in the oven for the hub. Went in a dream, awesome and as others have said saved me a whole lot of aggro and money.

[@blance199]

just did this surprisingly worked first time top bloke saved me a trip to the garage and saved me a lot of money thanks for the upload your a legend!!!!

[@petethevan]

All I can say is "wow!". I always knew about the hot and cold stuff, but I never expected the bearing to just drop in like it did! Thanks for sharing.

[@StodgyGaming]

Cheers for this. Instead of using an oven I used a blow torch to heat the hub, bearing dropped straight in!

[@mdpemberton]

sneaky bar steward! i like the cut of your jib! For those without access to weld!!! Take the bearings out as the nice man says. Put one bearing race in (ready to knock out the sleeve) add the old bolt on top. And WHALLOP!!!! First one I did was 3 hours until I figured this out. Second one came out in 2min!! Thanks for the video and hope this helps those without a welder because it was a god send for me

[@sevenkte]

Brilliant, so easy. First time I've replaced this type of wheel bearing in car, (Renault Kangoo rear drum), seeing you hammer the old bearings out gave me confidence to continue hitting with sledgehammer, then correct hit and the old ones started to move, few more hits and out! Then hot and cold, new bearings just fell in.

[@markhudson876]

Great idea to freeze the bearing and heat up the hub - it worked perfectly. Getting the old bearing out was a bloody nightmare! I'd underestimated the amount of force required to get it moving. Like others, I used a socket and a large bit of steel. It was just a case of supporting the hub on blocks and whacking the drift until it started to move. Good video.

[@weldjeff]

Great video! To make it even easier to get bearings out, rather than just doing the little spot welds, if you run about 4 welds right the way through the inside of the old bearing "outer case" and wait for them to cool down, the shrinkage affect of those welds will make it fall out or come out with a very light tap.

[@HelgiThorisson]

Indeed, it makes the job easier. Even though you have special tools for the job you should always run 3 to 4 welds like you said above. I was working in workshop for a few years we always did it like this and we had no press, we did not need it. We had tools that fit the following description so we could do the job on the car: "Front Wheel Drive Bearing Adapters Press Kit Puller Set Replacement Installer Removal Automotive Mechanics Tool". A set like this can cost about 70 USD. You could even use a: "Bearing Race and Seal Driver Set - Universal Kit Allows for Easy Race and Seal Installation" which costs about 30 USD and is designed for tapered roller bearings. That is, if you weld the old outer case/ sleeve or race before removing it, heat up the wheel hub or brake drum and freeze the new bearing before installation.

[@johndurrell1726]

Saw this video and was very worried about doing this. I did however take the plunge and it worked exactly as in the video. I did it on both drums of my 2000 reg Vauxhall Agila. Thank you very very much for posting the video.

[@BearlyVocalRadio]

Just did a service on one of these old Clio's. Bearings are shot. Thanks for the video. I used to live in Brentwood from 2004 to mid 2006, back in South Africa now. Some of my best memories were in the UK. 👌

[@shaineriches4369]

Thankyou for this video mate! Its very informative - gives me the confidence to do my own. Please keep doing more videos like this. Great work 💪🏼🙏🏻

Thank you so much for this. Though it’s basic physics, it didn’t cross my mind. WORKED LIKE A CHARM!! Thanks mate!!!

[@bencharles6907]

Basic physics, you mean the apprentice level mechanics

@@bencharles6907 I meant hot/cold; expanding/shrinking. So that part is physics. But most important part of comment was “thanks” :-)

[@andypowell108]

welding some spots on was a great tip, was struggling for an hour till i spotted this, 5 minutes later..... done

[@gdawggz1]

Helped me out big time thanks, literally dropped in, about 99% of the way anyway, needs a few taps with the old race to seat it though but wait for things to cool down/heat up before doing that. The old race isn’t half a bastard to bang out.

[@cloughey1]

Great job plasticduk, did both rears, bearings in freezer 24 hrs and hub in oven on full power for 40 minutes - no problems, put new shoes on also.

[@hicksy302]

Worked perfectly couldn’t chisel it out put some weld on it then knocked it out easily new bearing dropped straight in all working fine thanks for the video

[@sergeantcrow]

SUCCESS ! I have just removed the bearings from my Megane Mk1 using a block of wood for base, a club/lump hammer and the tool I used was a AM-Tech 50mm Core Drill bit.. The heavy bit only of course.. 11 Euro/ £8 You will ruin that piece but buy another and save the centre SDS bit as a spare.. Now if you can remove the tungsten tips first. I couldn't so I hammered it other way round and they chipped off. Now turning it around with tungsten tips gone I hammered heavy precise blows and it was out within 5 minutes... Now for the fun bit.. The hub is in the oven and the bearing is in a commercial -17 degree freezer 24hrs Oven Maximum 50 minutes! SUCCESS !

[@leemontague5806]

Great hack the one we did had a metal shoulder at the back which made it harder some heat on the hub and a 32 mm socket on the casing had it out. Bearing in the freezer and oven on didn’t drop in but bashed in and all’s well many thanks

[@fabiovasconcelos511]

When the bearing slide all the way...it was mesmerizing, was very smooth. Congrats for the vid.

[@TheMetalliblob]

Fantastic! Thanks for the tip. After bashing the old bearing out I followed your instructions, it dropped in as you said! WOW! Now for the other side :) THANKYOU!

[@carleneraw]

Just had a go at this great video thanks mate. But instead of using a hammer and chisel I used an old 1 1/4 inch socket to fit just inside and then hammer the socket

[@plasticduk]

thanks mate

[@MrZigfridsanna]

+lee rawson size of socket is 1/4 inch or11/4 inch?

[@therealbruce]

Maris Hauka I used 32mm, on the floor with a sledgehammer, worked well

[@AllThingsAlex]

What a legend. Going to try this on my Renault 9 tomorrow cheers!.

[@johnevans59]

thanks for posting video brother, just done front bearing, now with help from your video i'm looking forward to replacing rear nearside bearing. cheers.

[@LUISGONZALEZ-th7pk]

John Evans good

[@Dosedmonkey]

Use the correct size socket then when you use your hammer it will push it out parrelel and not kink it. I like the weld dots. I'm a marine engineer and changing bearings is pretty common job on pumps. Both heating and freezing works well. Sometimes you can freeze shafts to drop bearings over the top too.

[@alexanderlindquist5623]

best video i seen to change wheel bearing i will test this on my renaul clio too

[@r9cheverny433]

have you done it?

[@sergeantcrow]

I Love you !!! Thank you friend... you are a diamond... Well done to you to take the time to show us how to do this.. I am now delighted I have to put two bearings in a Megane..

[@LNM0000]

Works A Treat Find a piece of scaffold pole: can biff the old one out with that after you've put it in the oven. It takes some biffing. Gas mark 160c for five minutes after the light goes out. Use some spare bubble wrap to carry the bearing around before you drop it in. . Perfect mate, perfect.

[@ashleyjshaw]

You just saved me 150 quid nice one mate 👍🏻

[@Micjoh]

good video, but its easier to remove the bearing race using a socket , instead of a cold chisel.

[@sudo560]

Just change my wheel bearing yesterday thanks for making the video very helpful

[@laverick12]

Great video, very well described. I've got my rear fiesta one to replace soon. It has abs on it but hopefully it will be the same sort of thing. Do you think using a socket and some threaded bar would be any use? I mean to pull it through. I have no welder and I'm cautious about damaging the inside of the hub with a chisel. Thank you

[@snookersmith]

Watched this video earlier and thought brill tried but couldn't budgeOuter casing, so my additions n to this and it's far easier if you have a 32mm socketWith a short extension placed down centre and hammer out 4 or 4 decent hits and they were out, going to put new bearings in following this advise cheers.

[@leavethelez]

Mine had like someone else here in the comments a metal shoulder at the back which made it almost impossible to hit the outer case on the back so i went with the weld dots. The welds broke of a couple of times, i had to hit it really hard with a very heavy hammer, no movement at all. Then i decided to oven heat the drum, cooled the old bearing case carefully from the inside not spoiling water on the hub, hit again and so it finally came out. The tips on shrinking with weld beads or using a bearing puller (or DIY bolt / washers) i read after the job was done but could have been also helpful.

[@limey12341]

Great video it worked like a dream but I just belted the whole bearing out in one saved trying with a cold chisel top guy saved me losds of time

[@nitrorc184]

thanks alot for your help, you just made the job 10 times easier!

[@RaudiRaul]

2024 and still helping us out! Thank you sir! Would this work on a 2012 Renault Clio MK3? My wheel bearings are obnoxiously loud now, especially on the highway.

[@paulschreck392]

Use a scaffolding tube for this job it's the same dimention and twice as quick.

[@SpencerLao]

I really liked what i saw about from thr cold chisle of the bearing race....

[@DesWaite]

think I'll try the same with my mk3 megane front bearings... is there no problems with thermal stress (going from very cold to hot in a short time)

[@FnKxDaNG3rZzx]

Great thanks dont have a welder so used a 36mm socket to hammer it out

[@korba85]

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[@awsomeal100]

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[@Glenn7719]

Top idea on the blobs of weld to get some purchase with the chisel as i done the same. Once you get it moving its childs play after that. New bearing been in freezer overnight, will whack the drum in the oven today and slot it back on, all should be good. cheers. "edit" after leaving it in the oven for half hour and the bearing didnt drop in like this did. :p i just used the outta casing from the old bearing to hammer the new one home, all done and back on the car now.

[@RoystonMunn]

Just out of interest, and I know it’s not a cooking show but what temp do you put the oven on?

[@luisk5582]

This is just brilliant. 👌💡

[@Capidiego1]

It's a hard job to remove tha bearing case, I had a problem with a ford focus, so finally I bought both drums with bearing. I miss classic style bearings.

[@carlsimpson4875]

I had an old piston from a brake caliper i welded it to the inside shell of old bearing it drove out pretty easy but i had put a full run of weld round it if you don't have a welder i think it will be much harder to get out and you would have to be very careful,make sure you don't damage the abs pick up ring on the rear of drum.

[@Abauto84]

this really helped me out thank you

[@I_AM_G_FORCE]

Bearing out, oven on ;) used a large socket and sledge hammer to knock out casing with a little heat on the drum

[@Spanner-sv6bt]

Great vid very helpful but shouldnt u force grease into the new bearing before fitting it back into the hub?

[@superseven220]

It's a sealed bearing, you can't grease it

[@hibbs79]

great video mate. thanks. do ya put loads of grease on bearings before putting in metal sleeve?

[@dane2YT]

I wish I could have you overhaul my brakes for me. I'm worried that a garage will rip me off. I'd love to be handy with cars. Tried to remove the front grill of my Clio today to spray it, but it defeated me.

[@paulbotting8280]

Great video well explained, knowledge shared is a great gift

[@mrb1864]

renault citroen peugeot rear bearings pretty much all same. absolute no need for all this freezer and oven stuff and driving old race out with lump hammer and weld beads. It a pretty small bearing at like 52mm od, use a long bolt like get in the coil spring compressor tools or from a car scissor jack and mix that with old sockets and washers to pull bearing out, you won't believe how easy they come out and go in like this . easier than a press as load so even. Bearing removal and install kits based on threaded bolt cheap on ebay too if want easier option again .

[@TonyColson]

Brilliant! Worked for me too!!

[@MrCraftyGuy]

Nice one m8 you've just saved me a lot of money . Cheers

[@serjeoindahouse9345]

great video mate. thanks. Best regrads from Russia

[@sicks6six]

GREAT VIDEO FOR HOME DIY CAR REPAIRS, SAVE ON THE GARAGE BILLS, IN THE N/E THEY CHARGE ABOUT £50 - £75 A SIDE FOR THIS JOB !

[@kenreeve6549]

no grease required at all then ? thanks for vid

[@masterofdisaster7427]

Thanks mate, for uploading the video👍

[@R55LSD]

Is it ok to put the drum in the over with abs ring attached as im worried it will melt? it looks part plastic/hard rubber to me? Also tip for anyone removing old bearing if you drop a 32mm socket in the back it slots in perfect and is easier and quicker to hit with a hammer. Cheers

[@oviz4747]

best video ever

[@tinac5570]

Great video, so cool how you fit the bearing in ... May even have a go myself. :)

[@dav01kar]

I found it better to leave the ballrace in then used a 30mm socket to drift in out with club hammer more to get onto.

[@TechFromHell]

Does the new bearing need grease or no ?

[@albertpullen4067]

thankyou so much. worked like a charm. you saved me allot of $$$

[@Wee_Billy]

Seriously thinking about trying this! just a quick question Is their not a chance that this could end up doing damage to the hub/bearing/oven? and when in the oven do you just set it on high and leave it for the 20-30 mins

[@Belfree]

Billy McGinty no the hub will be fine and the bearing wil be fine aswell the smoke and sisseling you hear if the ice melting and the bearing exspanding back to its normal size the hub (being hot) will shrink back to form and will be beter seated then pressing it in. and the oven doesnt get hurt by heating something up m8 :D

[@dinodino9125]

+burnout1981 just make sure u send ur wife shopping :)

[@philipcliff5680]

+dinodino hahaha

[@KevinStones]

Ingenious. You made it look simple

[@jaggass]

Its a simple way of doing it and saves so much time. If you wanted to you could probably get the old bearing out by heating up your wheel hub.

[@blockbertus]

That would heat up and expand the bearing or the remainings as well. wouldnt work that well. it works for putting it in because he cools the new wheel bearing which causes it to shrink slightly.

[@vintagesteelgarage]

That's a job best done whilst the wife is out shopping 😅

[@oatcakeandy]

Worked like a charm. Cheers

[@fastestfazer]

To make removal of the old bearing case from the hub easier try running a couple of lines of weld around the inside of the case. When the weld cools it will contract and make the case slightly less tight in the hub and easier to knock out.

[@yorkshiresdronestruggle]

fastestfazer you sir are a legend. One nice bead and it dropped out

[@sudinebabz8651]

Very clever✨👍🏼

[@milkiemitch]

Im doing this next time cheers saves me money and time to find someone to press it in

[@paulkelly8673]

Legend saved me a few quid got 4 to do 😭

[@jtmcq1972]

any chance you have a vid of the front bearings of a clio mat

[@timce185]

Kirjoita tekstiä tai verkkosivuston osoite tai käännä asiakirja. Peruuta Katso myös: kiitos Thank you

[@andyfoster3446]

cracking video son. gonna try this bad boy on the o.s front at weekend. Qiestion. does the bearing go in what ever way? i mean there isnt a side that goes in first right? cheers lad.

[@Iolis]

Helpful Video. Many thanks indeed

[@TheHollanderr]

Thanks mate! helped me a lot

[@r9cheverny433]

7:23 wooow amazing!

[@olliebeal6783]

Where did you buu the retaining clip and wheel bearing

[@plasticduk]

Euro car parts

[@knet1111]

Great job.

[@romakayak]

Is there a risk of the bearing cracking when exposed to the heat of the drum?

[@plasticduk]

Never happened to me personally

[@dav01kar]

@@plasticduk does it matter which way the bearing is dropped in?

[@ion3836]

It wasn't 190 nm for brake drums and 175 nm for discs?

[@EMMA-hl5xy]

Lo del calor en la pieza es clave cuando está muy clavada la pista

[@FiratKartal-of8ik]

Genius!

[@duncansmissen3382]

Fantastic

[@BEATRIZMURILLOPRADA]

Good day , which carries the nut torque Security

[@luvlylietha]

Can u give me information, How many degree temperature of the oven? Thanks

[@plasticduk]

i just whacked it up as high as it would go cheers thx

[@luvlylietha]

+plasticduk We done it last week..thank you for share ☺

[@chippadonk]

+Lietha Anggraini did this work 1st time for you then?

[@gram69]

nice one buddy!!!

[@graemegriffin6605]

Great tip !!

[@martinchandler71]

Touch! Top geezer...

[@arttupakarinen7642]

this is great thanks

[@SAxenimies]

Did all the same steps had to angle grind part of the bearing off of the spindle and the bearing is stuck halfway down the hub! Not always as easy as the video

[@PUR3KKarma]

what model clio is this?

[@jprd19]

Can't remove the drum, any suggestions?

[@gsm7virus]

use a hammer.

[@r9cheverny433]

8:44 but you need to put some grease??

[@technologie1001]

great ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! i like

[@ismaildemir468]

Wooow..hot cold..wanderfull.