Are these different from the Clio i.e not a bolt on bearing pack at the front and integral to the disc at the rear ?
Asuming that is the case the fronts are simple 4 bolts and knock the bearing pack out of the hub no press needed. The rears are integral to the disc so it's a simple disc change.
The part number is the same as the 197, but everyone seems to think it requires a press. https://www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/parts/renault-clio-range/clio-megane-front-hub-bearing-rs/
Are they bolt in Jamie ? On the Clio 197 I replaced all 6 front ball joints, removed the bearing packs from the front hubs as well as replacing all the bushed for powerflex black series and only needed a press for the ball joints and bushes. If you had to press the bearing packs out you must have got unlucky with corrosion.
Bit strange that Jamie I have worked on quite a few cars with that type of bearing set up and never had to press it back in.
Might of been down to corrosion but still required the press once the hub was cleaned up, otherwise the hub would only be attached to the car via the hub nut on the shaft
The bearing is held in the hub carrier by the bolts, the bearing main stress path is axial not really sure what you mean Jamie , the hub assy is attached to the car via the strut and the ball joint attached to the arm, the wheel bearing is attached to the car via 4 bolts that type of bearing pack is not supposed to be an interference fit.
The bearing bolts to the hub carrier yes, but then you have the actual hub that fits into the bearing and needs pressed. First photo is the hub, 2nd the bearing and the last one is the whole thing assembled but not attached to the carrier
