First post and a 323 question

[JKB315]

First off hello. Great site. I just found this site while searching for info.

I have a 1986 323 that sitting at my work an hour away with fried front wheel bearings. The only repair manual I could get my hands on wasn't very detailed. I went to the junkyard today and picked up 2 spindle assemblies in hopes of replacing the bearings in them and installing them on my car next weekend. (it's a lot easier this way since it's in the company parking lot).

Problem is I have no ideal how the bearings are supposed to come out. I pulled the seal off and they won't move. They're still spinning inside but I can tell these are bad too. I also need to replace the rotors. This one repair manual says a mazda tool is needed. Advance and Autozone have no clue. I can try a couple garages.

Any advice on this would be apprieciated. I am desperate to get this fixed. I've been driving my Chevy 1500 truck the past few weeks and gas mileage is killing me.

 

[JKB315]

Here is a pic of the assembly. They really made it complicated to work on.

That's from Autozone's site. I told them about the tools needed that are listed on their site and they have no clue.

 

[JKB315]

I think I found the answer on a 323 site. Thanks anyhow.

Yes I do seem to enjoy talking to myself.

 

[pluto316]

I think I found the answer on a 323 site. Thanks anyhow.

Yes I do seem to enjoy talking to myself.

I appreciate the post, anyway.

 

[vcinsanity1523]

well since you figured out your answer (since i had no clue lol) i thought i would just say welcome to the forums!!!!

 

[JKB315]

Thanks for the welcome.

When this little car is finally dead I might go buy a newer Mazda3 or similar to commute in. I'll be doing some research to see what's reliable.