I'm in the midst of replacing the wheel bearing on the VR 2000 and I'm having a time getting the spindle to let go of the lower bolt to the control arm (as well as a difficult time doing the same to the outer tie rod end). Any advice on this front?

Are these two bolts the only I must loosen to get to the back side of the spindle in order to loosen the 4 bearing bolts?

tia

OK, finished this job yesterday by letting the ball joint fall out of the spindle, but it took some time to happen. I guess I'm just not used to FWD/AWD cars and the newer type joints and integrated control arms. the control arms on this model are best taken off from the front to replace the bearing unless taking the arm off completely.

All in all, about 4 hour job, a good deal of that time working toward getting the joint undone.

OK, edit the original message: I now understand how the bolt from spindle to arm comes out (didnt' see the nut on the other side)

but

what will I need to do in order to R/R the wheel hub and bearing assembly? will this allow me to get to the back side of the hub?

This help?

http://volvospeed.com/volvo_repairs_how_tos/volvo_brakes_wheels_repair/fwd_volvo_bearing_hub_replacement.html

Klaus
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Always willing to listen, just not able to take direction.

yes, thanks.

that tutorial illustrates the opposite way of gaining access but it may make more sense.