Porsche 911 Turbo

Porsche 911/930 Front Bearing Replacement

Step 1 - Jack Up Car

Car on Lift

Securely jack up the car.

Step 2 - Remove Wheel

Remove Wheel

Remove the wheel from the hub.

Step 3 - Remove Bearing Dust Cap

Slide Hammer Setup Dust Cap Puller on Dust Cap Pull off Dust Cap

Remove the bearing dust cap using a slide hammer, a puller, and a cap bolt.

Step 4 - Separate and Hang Brake Caliper

Caliper Assembly Open Pad Clip Remove Pads Remove Caliper Bolts Hang Caliper Calilper Hung

Separate the brake caliper from the strut assembly and hang using big zip ties or a piece of cord. BE CAREFUL not to strain the brake line.

Step 5 - Remove Hub Nut

Hub Nut & Tools Remove Hub Nut

Using a 6mm Hex shaft, loosen the cap nut that secures the hub nut and remove the hub nut.

Step 6 - CAREFULLY Remove Hub Assembly

Pull Caliper Back Hub Removed Caliper Hanging

Careful not to stress the brake line, pull caliper back and remove the hub assembly from the strut. Watch out for the outer bearing and the washer as they will fall out as you remove the hub assembly.

Step 7 - Remove Bearing Seal

Bearing Seal on Hub Pry Seal from Hub Bearing Seal Removed

Remove the bearing seal from the back of the hub.

Step 8 - Remove Old Bearing and Clean Hub

Remove Old Bearing Clean Hub

Remove the old bearing and clean all the old grease from the hub.

Step 9 - Remove Bearing Race

Tap Out Races

Tap out the old bearing races with a hammer and a punch or drift.

Step 10 - Press in New Bearing Races

Block of Hardwood Hub on Press

Press in the new bearing races. Be careful not to press against the hub lug nut studs. Use a block of hardwood or metal to press hub.

Step 11 - Grease New Bearings and Install

Clean & Pack Bearing

Pack the new bearings with grease and line the inside of the hub with grease. Be sure you've cleaned the hub thoroughly before you begin.

Step 12 - Install New Bearing Seal

New Seal Ready Installed Seal

With new bearing greased and installed, clean bearing seal seat and install new bearing seal using a hammer and block of wood.

Step 13 - Install Hub on Strut Assembly

Hub Ready to Install Seat Hub on Strut

Careful not to stress brake line, install hub on the strut assembly.

Step 14 - Install Outer Bearing, Washer & Hub Nut

Rotate with Key Pry Washer Test Torque to 11FtLbs

Using a 6mm hex key, turn the hub nut until the washer can only be move by prying on it with a screwdriver.

Step 15 - Install Caliper on Strut

Torque Caliper Cut Hanger Line

Install caliper on strut and torque cap bolts to 51 FtLbs.

Step 16 - Install Dust Cap

Install Dust Cap

Install bearing dust cap.

Step 17 - Install Wheel

Wheel on Hub

Install wheel on hub.