Can a mechanic do a wheel bearing replacement?
Unless you are a qualified mechanic with the required skills, training and equipment to do the job, we strongly recommend a wheel bearing replacement is only carried out by a professional mechanic.
How much does a front wheel bearing kit cost?
These estimates may include Front wheel bearing kit, Rear wheel bearing kit, Front wheel bearing kit and/or Rear wheel bearing kit Parts costs: £87.42 – £214.67 Parts costs: £135.50 – £224.66 Parts costs: £65.65 – £79.82 Parts costs: £136.85 – £164.22 Parts costs: £98.17 – £220.25 Parts costs: £68.82 – £244.84 Parts costs: £175.35 – £271.18
How do you remove a front wheel bearing?
Your objective is to remove the knuckle assembly from the vehicle so you can place it on the press and remove the wheel bearing. This is how the knuckle assembly will look once you removed it from the vehicle. Step 1.
What do wheel bearings do on a car?
Wheel bearings are parts that allow the wheels on your vehicle to spin freely and with as little friction as possible.
Do you need to replace rear wheel bearings?
Some vehicles use a rear hub bearing assembly where the wheel bearings are prepacked in the hub and installed as a complete unit. Instead of simply replacing the wheel bearings, the entire hub assembly must be replaced. This of course makes the hub assembly more expensive than just the hub bearings.
Do you need a shop press to replace wheel bearings?
One wrong move with the press and you run the risk of damaging the hub assembly. If you’re not sure how to do this, get help from a professional mechanic. If your car or truck has a non-serviceable wheel hub assembly with press in bearings, you will need a shop press to remove and replace the bearings.
Can you replace a wheel bearing at Pep Boys?
On some cars, you can just replace the bearing and call it a day. On others, the hub assembly must be removed and replaced. The most difficult type involves removing the hub assembly and setting it in a press. If you’re not sure what type of wheel hub assembly you have, stop by or give your local Pep Boys store a call.
What kind of bearings are in a wheel?
The bearings are usually made up out of roll or ball bearings in which the outer part of the wheel hub can turn. Each wheel is fitted with a set of bearings, most cars have two sets of bearings, one for the inner part of the wheel hub and one for the outer part.