tring to change a wheel-bearing but it stuck

2003 KIA SORENTO
186,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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OZMAN
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tried to change the front passenger wheel bearing on my kia sorento 2003 but everything is stuck together/my mechanic says i may have to buy the whole assembly to the tune of 900.00any ideas on how to get it apart?
Jul 13, 2011 at 12:08 AM
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OZMAN
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it should be 186000km not miles
Jul 13, 2011 at 12:10 AM
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RACINGTOY787
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#1.CHECK FOR THE CORRECT WHEEL BEARING POSITION #2 LUBRICATE BEARING OUTSIDE #3 USE THE CORRECT TOOLS FOR YOUR JOB ON THIS CASE A GOOD PRESS *** NEVER USE A HAMMER FOR BEARING INSTALLATION*** GOOD LUCK!!! OTHERWISE CHANGE YOUR MECHANIC!!!!
Jul 13, 2011 at 1:41 AM
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