Rear Right Wheel Bearing change - DIY or give it to a pro?

[The Red Baron]

My '98 Griff 500 has started making a horrible grinding noise from the rear right wheel. I've narrowed it down to the wheel bearing, as its not the brake.

Is this a job for a pro, or something a reasonably adept enthusiast could tackle? The Steve Heath bible suggests its one for the pros, given the tools needed, but maybe that's an excuse to get some new tools!

If its a job for the pros, would any local mechanic be suitable, or is it a job for a TVR specialist?

I don't want to drive the car very far, as it sounds like metal is getting eaten with every turn of the wheel.

Any advice most welcome.

Cheers.

[Ritchie335is]

Do you have a decent bench, with a vice? And / or a press?
The hardest part here is going to be drifting or pressing the hub out of the bearing, then the bearing out of the carrier.
And back in. I would say it’s doable diy but you need to be aware if you don’t have a press and various drift sizes / old bearings or similar to use to either hammer or press it out you might struggle a bit.

[phillpot]

You'll need a 41mm socket and a big toque wrench!

If you don't fancy having a go yourself any competent garage should be able to sort it, particularly if they're familiar with older cars, rear hub assembly is Ford Sierra.

[The Red Baron]

Thanks for the advice.

Getting a competent local mechanics to do it will be cheaper than buying the tools needed.

Got to help out local businesses, eh?!!