Wheel Bearing Replacment

[Compton]

My front right wheel bearing is making too much noise and needs to be replaced asap. I already bought a replacement which is waiting for my install but i have a few questions regarding the install.

I know you can rent a tool to get the wheel bearing out, but how would i press it back in? Does anyone rent a presser?

Would it be easier/better to take the whole hub out and have a shop take the old one out and press a new one in? I know ill need to do the aligment after if i go this route.


Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Stonewall]

Re: Wheel Bearing Replacment

I believe you have to take the hub off either way. I haven't seen any writeups with anyone doing it any other way. I would just take it to George and have him deal with it. I personally did mine not long ago and it was a PITA. BTW do not buy any after market bearings that are made in Korea.

[RobG]

Re: Wheel Bearing Replacment

I've swapped wheels bearings when it was only tire noise, check the wheel for play and maybe swap a tire front to back to confirm. I spent monty that wasent needed.

Like Brent Said, to change the actual bearing, pull the whole assembly and take it to a shop where thy can press it out/in

[turbomeyers]

Re: Wheel Bearing Replacment

on car with the right tools\]