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.
What should I do if my wheel bearing slips?
Fortunately, the brake rotor is fixed to the wheel bearing assembly. Have a friend or helper get in the car and stand on the brakes. That should be enough to pop the nut loose, even without any assistance from the power brakes. If the rotor slips, have your friend press harder on the pedal.
How to replace the wheel bearing and hub?
Press in, out and replace wheel bearing and hub with simple tools. – YouTube If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations.
How do you pop wheel bearings out of a car?
Technicians use heavy-duty tools in the shop, including a large press, to pop the bearings out of the hub. On most vehicles, your technician must remove the tire, rotor and hub to access the bearing mounting point.
How do you replace a wheel bearing on a Honda Civic?
In today’s video, I show you how to remove and old wheel bearing and how to replace it with a new one. This process is very similar across all vehicles, but specifically I will be working on a 2009 Honda Civic DX Coupe. You will need to rent a slide-hammer and axle puller, as well as a bearing press kit from your local auto parts store!
How do you fix axle seals on Honda Civic?
With the axle back in the transmission, press the axle back into the hub. Re-install the axle nut (torque spec is usually in excess of 120 ft/lb.) and cotter pin. Re-install the outer tie rod into the hub; this will help the hub be oriented in the correct direction to re-install the upper control arm.
How do you install an axle on a Honda Civic?
Re-install the upper control arm, the tie rod end, the brake, and the wheel. The installation is the reverse of the removal process. With the axle back in the transmission, press the axle back into the hub. Re-install the axle nut (torque spec is usually in excess of 120 ft/lb.) and cotter pin.
Why do you need to replace an axle seal?
You will want to replace a leaking axle seal because you want the seal to continue doing its job—protecting the transmission housing from direct contact with the axle. The seal also helps prevent debris from entering the transmission, which can damage it and/or reduce its efficiency.