182 front wheel flange

[DetectivePenguin]

The front passenger wheel flange on the trophy decided it had enough and ejected three wheel bolts yesterday.

Before I start stripping the car is there a guide that shows how to replace the flange without damaging or replacing the wheel bearing as they got replaced two months ago by Two Techs.

Is there a recommended brand to buy?

Thanks in advance

 

[JamesBryan]

Do well to replace without damaging the bearing.

Were the bolts tight enough, seems odd to lose 3.

 

[DetectivePenguin]

I checked the wheels recently, and they were torqued properly.

While driving I lost one wheel bolt initially, and by the time I pulled over, the second had started to come loose. The third fell out as I was trying to move the car to a slightly safer space.

The damage may have happened while they were falling out, but I noticed two of the threads are cross-threaded. One of the wheel bolts hits the disc as it goes in and only goes in at an angle.

 

[JamesBryan]

s**t luck that isn't it after just having new bearings 🙄

 

[Brigsy]

You will need to stick a new bearing in as current one will fall to pieces when removing the hub flange.

 

[DetectivePenguin]

You will need to stick a new bearing in as current one will fall to pieces when removing the hub flange.

Thanks,

Will buy a hydraulic press and do it myself this time.

 

[JamesBryan]

Thanks,

Will buy a hydraulic press and do it myself this time.

Should come out easy enough with them being fresh, but seen old ones laugh at 20 tonne 😂