i ordered a wheel bearing and am going to pick it up and install it today after school.
can someone give me a heads up on what to expect? any special tools i'll need? i have somewhat of an idea of how to go about replacing it...but i'm not totally sure, could someone who knows (or has done it) post a basic diy in this thread for me?
thanks

 

If it's for the front, good luck, I have NO IDEA. As for the back it is one piece that you just bolt onto the rear axle. Pretty simple IMO.

To be honest with you I would have a shop do it if it's the front. I know you have to take a bunch of stuff off and then press the bearing into place. then reinstall everything. So, hopefully it's the back.

 

you'll also need to have your car re-aligned...

buy a thing of bearing grease too. lube that sh1t up real nice

 

yes it is the front..
what sort of press? 20ton?
you're sure it has to be realigned? never knew that.

 

yeah, anytime you mess with the wheel/axle assembly you're going to need an alignment. plus is gives a mechanic a chance to spot any mistakes you make. good luck

 

*bump
can someone (S-F?) give me some more info on this 'press' ? please.
thanksss

 

another bump .. anyone have ANY info at all on how to install front wheel bearings? if i don't get any replies by tomorrow i'll stop by the shop after school, i need to be able to drive my car again. i got the bearing today.

 

I wish I could help you man, have you checked webtech?? I dunno, you need some sort of press, I'm not sure. I always get those done by the pros.

 

webtech is broke, and i am sad. 02.gif