wheel bearing installation
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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?
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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
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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.
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.
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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
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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.
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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.