Quote Originally Posted by avguy View Post
There is one snap ring per knuckle, and one was way more than enough in the case of my Aveo. But in contrast to those RPITA snap rings, the hub came out, and went back into the axle as smooth as silk. Nothing more than a bit of a wiggle, and a pull/push with my hands. Don't know if that's always the case, but it was on both sides of mine.
Finally found a good YouTube video avguy on replacing the front bearings, and you were right on. As soon as he pulled the hub off, the race of the bearing came with it and the ball bearings were falling out all over the place. I believe I got a good handle on what it takes now, so I'll get my tools and parts in place before I begin. This video showed replacing the bearing with the knuckle still attached to the car. Also he pressed the bearing out towards the transaxle and I'm wondering why one couldn't pressed them out outwards. Anyway, I believe I'm going to remove the knuckle on mine. Replace the struts and top strut bushings as I know they are all worn out as well.

Again, thanks for having your ear on this matter....