Maximise efficiency in the workshop - Complete solution for pressed bearings

The foundation of the system is the Universal front and rear wheel bearing kit 01-00035. This tool kit is designed for the removal and installation of pressed wheel bearings directly on the vehicle without removing the entire steering knuckle.

By working with controlled pressing force, the risk of damage to surrounding components is minimized, including:

• steering knuckles
• control arms
• drive shafts
• ABS components

This means the job can be performed directly on the vehicle rather than using a workshop press, saving time and simplifying the workflow.

The system is also modular. The base kit can be expanded with additional adapters and extension sets to cover more vehicle types and bearing dimensions.

The development of modern vehicles has led to larger and more robust wheel bearings, particularly in heavier passenger cars, SUVs, and electric vehicles. To handle these larger bearing sizes, Wallmek has developed the extension set 01-00035-100.

The kit is designed for bearing dimensions 83.5–94.8 mm and includes components such as:

• press beam
• bearing plates
• spacers
• press feet

The adjustable bearing fixture allows the tool to adapt to several different bearing sizes and vehicle models. When used together with a hydraulic cylinder, the mechanic obtains controlled and powerful pressing force even when the bearing is tightly fitted.

01-00035-100 combined with 01-00035 the kit covers bearings from Ø 62 – 94.8 mm.

This makes the tool especially useful on modern vehicles where higher vehicle weight and stronger suspension components place greater demands on workshop tools.

In many wheel bearing jobs, the wheel hub must first be removed from the bearing. For this operation, the hub removal tool 01-00037 is used.

The tool allows the hub to be pulled out in a controlled way without using impact tools or hammers. This significantly reduces the risk of damage to both the bearing and surrounding components.

Using a dedicated tool allows the mechanic to work more precisely and avoid damage to components such as:

• wheel hubs
• bearing races
• ABS rings
• steering knuckles

Hub removal is therefore an important first step before the wheel bearing itself can be removed.

Many modern vehicles use compact wheel bearings (Generation 2) where the hub and bearing are integrated into a single unit. These designs require specialized removal and installation tools. For this purpose, the compact wheel bearing removal tool 01-00041 is used. The tool is designed to remove these bearings directly on the vehicle and allows the job to be performed without removing the entire suspension assembly. 

This enables the mechanic to perform the repair faster while also reducing the risk of damage to other components.

When combined, the tools form a complete system for wheel bearing work:

• 01-00035 – universal wheel bearing kit
• 01-00035-100 – extension set for larger bearing dimensions
• 01-00037 – hub removal tool
• 01-00041 – compact wheel bearing removal tool

The modular design allows workshops to expand their tool system over time and cover a wider range of vehicle models without purchasing completely new tools for each application.

For professional workshops, this provides several advantages:

• greater flexibility
• more efficient workflow
• higher precision during removal and installation
• reduced risk of damage to components

With the right combination of tools, wheel bearing work becomes both faster and safer – an essential factor in modern workshops where efficiency and quality go hand in hand.