Front Wheel Bearing
These instructions apply to bearings in the non-drive wheel. In other words,
if your car is front wheel generate, we're talking about the trunk bearings. If
it's backside wheel drive, you'll be replacing leading wheel bearings.
How
does an individual know if I require new wheel bearings? Quite often we don't
even know that they need service. We just drive but not think about them. Most
car manufacturers recommend a wheel bearing clean, inspection and repack every
31, 000 miles. This is usually done with the front brake service. They have to
be replaced when there does exist scoring and pitting or they become
noisy.
What you'll need:
Large adjustable wrench and
Channelocks.
Showing race driver tool and also various size punches.
Plug
and ratchet set or assorted wrenches.
BFH.
Several rags.
New wheel
bearings.
Table bearing grease.
New cotter personal identification
number.
New grease seals.
Wheel blocks.
Safety glasses.
A jack and a
set of jack stands.
Rubber leather gloves (Optional)
Make certain your car
is parked on a level grade, rather than on any kind of hill or inclined
driveway. Jack up the car and place your jack stands within the frame to support
your vehicle. Block the rear wheels to avoid rolling. Set the parking brake and
if you have an automatic transmission, invest Park.
