Replace front hub bearing

[dasHoppinator]

Re: Replace front hub bearing

So lets say you don't have access to the required tools. Who would you go to for the install? Is the dealership the only real reliable option? I bought the parts, just need the install.

rent the tools and do it yourself. its fun and gives me something to do

[SmartGTP]

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Let's say that you are a DIYer and does not have the tools..... rent them!!


The only 2 specialized tools here are the pulley and the axle socket.

But lets say that you do not have anywhere to rent them.... I paid for the socket more or less than 20 bucks and for the puller 30 bucks.

Belive me...the dealer is going to charge at least 100 bucks for it!!

[rhooper1]

Re: Replace front hub bearing

Ok so the 36mm deep socket is $13 on amazon. Only other thing I need is the 3 jaw puller. What price/brand should I be looking at? Any particular length? Is 4" ok?

[SmartGTP]

Re: Replace front hub bearing

yep.
remember that you can use the puller for other jobs
later!!!

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[TLS2000]

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So after you admonished me properly for asking questions that you've already answered......

Here I am. I'm going to go buy the tools and do this on Friday.

[TLS2000]

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A couple of weeks later, I've done this. Took about 3 hours when I count the three different stores I had to go to for parts and tools.

The sound of silence is golden!

[SmartGTP]

Re: Replace front hub bearing

and its easier that it seems.

How much did you paid for the bearing?

Do I miss any steps?

[TLS2000]

Re: Replace front hub bearing

The basic, non-premium bearing was $179. The deep socket was $10. The gear puller I used was $39. Parts Source wanted $240 to rent their tool. I decided to just buy one.

Only problem I ran into along the way was my brake rotor was rusted onto the old hub. I hammered it for like 20 minutes and it wouldn't budge. What I finally decided to try, was to use the gear puller on it. Worked like a charm.

The only step I see missed is how to troubleshoot the bearing. From the driver's seat, it sounded like the front passenger bearing was gone, but it ended up being the driver's side one.

[SmartGTP]

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The only step I see missed is how to troubleshoot the bearing. From the driver's seat, it sounded like the front passenger bearing was gone, but it ended up being the driver's side one.

you can check which one is making the noise by putting load on the bearing. For example, if you take a long curve right and the noise is louder, your left front bearing is toasted or making his way to toasted and viceversa.

As for the rears....dont really know how to put some really nice load on them but I think that its the same way.

[auquier]

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I'm looking for which hub bearings to buy. Timkens appear to be the most expensive so are they the most reliable?

[SmartGTP]

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Dont know about quality vs brand

I just bough the cheapest NEW bearing I could find in Ebay.
Keep in mind that if you have ABS or not. That could affect price too

also, dunno why we cant change the bearing itself....

[auquier]

Re: Replace front hub bearing

Will this work?

http://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-...ler-40970.html

I bought these:
Clicky1

Clicky2

[SmartGTP]

Re: Replace front hub bearing

The puller will work..
The first bearing is for the rears without ABS
the second one is for the front with ABS.

[auquier]

Re: Replace front hub bearing

The puller will work..
The first bearing is for the rears without ABS
the second one is for the front with ABS.

Whatchoo talkin bout Willis? There are at least two references to the rear being ABS in that listing...

[SmartGTP]

Re: Replace front hub bearing

Whatchoo talkin bout Willis? There are at least two references to the rear being ABS in that listing...

Ahun, care to chime in your expertise here please?