Changing wheel bearings, a final check. ASAP! |
Changing wheel bearings, a final check. ASAP! |
Jul 15, 2003 - 3:54 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 16, '02 From Somewhere around Chi-Town Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
First off, im no mechanic, but i'm quite handy and i dont think this should be such a difficult task.
I know a few ppl on here have changed their bearings and im just asking for a final check to make sure ill have everything i need. first i need to jack up the car, and put in jackstands. after that i take off the wheel and the brake rotor. i undo the clip behind the bearing and take out the bad bearing. then i press in the new bearing(do i need some special tool for this?) Then i put the clip back in and replace the rotor and the wheel and im done. Is that correct, or did i miss something? Thats how ive gathered that its done, but im not positive. Any help would be greatly appreciated, as im planning on replacing this thing ASAP, its clicking and grinding and driving me nuts! Also, any special tools i would need to do this(a press?), and how much should a replacement bearing cost me? Thanks for the help! |
Jul 21, 2003 - 6:09 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From KC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
We assume you are referring to the Front wheels?
If so, you need to take the spindle off and go get the bearing pressed in, (it CAN be done at home, but takes a BIG hammer with the correct bearing drivers and dont miss) most any good auto-parts store should have a press for doing wheel bearings, havnt checked the book, but should be something like: jack up, support on frame, remove wheel, axle nut, caliper, (dont unhook hose, just hang caliper from spring with wire), rotor, outer tie rod end from spindle (may need tool for this), strut-(lower bolts only-leave strut hanging in car) with all these bolts/parts removed, the spindle part should slide off the axle, take it up and get new bearing pressed in, then put everything back, either mark where the spindle bolts to the strut and put it back to the same place or get the alignment checked afterwards. be a good idea to inspect the CV boots while its all apart already, (I would get a genuine Toyota bearing, the dealer usually has a press, too), I put 3 aftermarket bearings in my last car, they lasted about 6 months each, started growling. finally went to Mazda and got one, no more trouble! |
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