The second generation of wheel bearings is a wheel bearing and drive flange assembly that cannot be separated.
Therefore, if this type of bearing is to be replaced, the complete assembly must be removed and a new assembly with a new drive flange installed. To ensure that the new bearings are not overloaded during installation, it is important to use the correct tools to fit the bearing/drive flange assemblies.
Laser Tools, a UK manufacturing brand, has designed a special kit for the removal and fitting of GEN 2 (2nd generation) bearings in modern vehicles. Using clamps and compression pins, these tools ensure that insertion forces are only applied to the bearing drum.
In order to ensure that the new bearings are not overloaded during installation, it is important that the correct tools are used to fit the bearing/flange assembly. Generation 2 wheel bearings are supplied and fitted as a complete bearing and integral mounting flange assembly.Due to this design, Generation 2 bearing assemblies should not be mounted in the same way as a conventional wheel bearing. If they are forced into place in this manner, the force applied to the inner race will cause damage to the bearings and result in premature failure.
By using clamps and force pins, these new tools ensure that insertion loads are applied only to the outer ring of the bearing.The kits are designed to remove and replace the bearing/flange in position on the vehicle.
Find out more about the first Generation 2 wheel bearing extraction kits below:
LAS 5473:
To install GEN 2 bearings with a diameter of 72 mm:Audi A1, A2 (from 2000)Skoda Fabia (from 2000)RoomsterSeat Ibiza (from 2002)Volkswagen Fox (from 2005 when equipped with power steering)Polo (from 2002)
€245.64 incl. VAT at Millmatpro.com
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LAS 5568 :
To install the 78mm diameter GEN 2 bearings:
Applications on Ford Focus II, Ford C-Max, Mazda 3, Volvo C30, C70, S40, V50
317.12 € incl. VAT on Millmatpro.com
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LAS 5576:
To install GEN 2 bearings with diameter 62, 66 mm:
Applications on Audi A2, Volkswagen Lupo, Seat Arosa, Seat Cordoba, Seat Ibiza
362.99 € incl. VAT on Millmatpro.com
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LAS 5582 :
To install GEN 2 bearings with a diameter of 85 mm:
Applications on Volkswagen Touareg, Transporter, Multivan & T5
286.82 € incl. VAT on Millmatpro.com
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LAS 5587 :
To install GEN 2 Volkswagen, Audi 62, 66, 72, 85 mm bearings:
Audi A2, Volkswagen Lupo, Seat Arosa, Seat Cordoba, Seat Ibiza
737.10 € incl. VAT at Millmatpro.com
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LAS 5784 :
To install the 82mm diameter GEN 2 bearings:
Ford Focus Mk II 2.5 RS 2007< / RS 500 2007< / Mondeo Mk IV 2007
€281.49 incl. VAT on Millmatpro.com
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LAS 5823:
To install the GEN 2 75mm diameter bearings:
Application to Smart ForFour (2004 and later) and Colt Mk 6 Mitsubishi (2004 and later)
309.86 € incl. VAT on Millmatpro.com
Find out more about this range on the Laser website, muni a specific search engine, by brand, model and engine.
In this new range, you will also find additional parts to add to your boxes to extend their applications, such as the 5946 and 5949 references.
Each part can be found individually, for example GEN 2 LAS 0108 Bearing Extractor Sleeve
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