How do you check for a bad rear wheel bearing?
The classic sounds of a bad wheel bearing are cyclic chirping, squealing and/or growling noise. You can also tell that the sound is related to wheel bearings if it changes in proportion to vehicle speed. The sound can get worse with every turn, or it can disappear momentarily.
Do you have to replace the front wheel bearings?
Don’t just replace, for example, bad left front wheel bearings without also replacing the right front ones, regardless of their condition. You also should replace the spring-loaded seals that keep the wheel bearing grease from escaping out the backs of the hubs and dirt and water from intruding into the grease cavity.
What’s the difference between front and rear axle bearing?
This shallow, $8, 36mm impact socket works great on both front and rear axle nuts: Front Bearing Differences: To remove the front wheel bearing you remove a metal dust cap from the inside of the knuckle which will expose the 36mm axle nut and requires the same 242 lb-feet torque as the rear axle nut.
Do you need to change the bearing grease on your car?
Changing the wheel bearing grease on your car or truck is a job that you can do yourself as long as you are familiar with how a wheel hub is assembled. It is critical that wheel bearings are adequately lubricated or they will not move freely and will eventually cause a lot of damage to the wheel.
What to use to replace wheel hub and lug?
I used a set of Harbor Freight bearing press dies to go between the press’s shaft and the bearings. I used a small one for the hub, medium to press out the bearing, and a larger one to press in the new bearing. Nigel says be careful when operating an hydraulic press.
How much does it cost to replace a front wheel bearing?
For most vehicles, wheel bearing replacement cost is usually between $125 and $750, and rear-wheel bearing replacement cost is usually the same as a front wheel bearing replacement.
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.
Where is the wheel bearing on a car?
A wheel bearing is part of the front and rear wheel hubs. In the front, the hub connects the wheel to the suspension’s steering knuckle.
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.