The Pacific Automotive Industries Generation 2 Compact Wheel Bearing Extension Set, No. 20-00012, is designed to make it possible to replace front or rear wheel bearings directly on the vehicle in 15 – 30 minutes. The tool is engineered to hold the bearing correctly so during installation there is little chance of cracking the bearing cage. This is accomplished by pressing in the bearing only using the outside of the bearing housing. According to the company, no wheel alignment or ADAS updates are needed after replacement. The set and method will demount and correctly install Generation 2 Compact wheel bearings (HBU 2.1).
