Wheel Bearings? How?

[doctor]

My manual doesn't necessarily explain how to swap out the wheel bearings on my festiva. I want to check them. But I cant seem to figure out how to get the front disks off in order to look at the bearings. Any suggestions?

I pulled the front right tire, looked at the huge spindle bolt and said "oh crap". Somebody had torqued the bolt on way too hard. So I pulled it off along with the washer and the brake caliper, but the disk itself wouldn't budge. So I employ a puller to see if maybe it's jammed a little. The only thing that happens when I torque the puller (ever so gentley) is the end of the spindle recedes. The disk still doesn't move. What gives?

Here's a picture of my disk brake http://b.im.craigslist.org/vW/HX/HAA...JlYKPLXuxM.jpg
You can see what I mean; there's clearly a huge nut and spindle in the center, but no obvious way of removing the brake disk. Like I said, my festiva manual doesn't go into any detail on how to remove/replace these bearings.

help.

[qaking]

Shoot me an email at qaking@cox.net and I can send you some information files and pictures. :wink:

[darkdan]

You'll need a press to get them in and out.

[Biff]

Yep , a press would make it easy , I was able to get mine apart with a 2 lb sledge and a brass drift, holding unit in a 6" vise.. , I scratched my head at first and got the dealer to send me a fax of the front wheel assy , It was clear then how it all comes apart !!

[Kitty]

Thanks for the info on the bearing Qaking. I got it in my email. Seems though that some asshat damaged the locknut the last time it was removed. Mashed the crap out of it. I gotta form a new attack plan to do this now. :evil:

[magistratemg]

in what direction should i turn the locknut to get it off.
it was easy when i replaced the rear wheel bearings. but it seemed a bit different when i tried it on the front wheels.
any tips from you guys?
thanks!