Thursday, June 2, 2011

Wheel bearing repair messing up brakes?

Hi. I have an 03 Oldsmobile Alero. Yesterday at the local garage I had my front drivers side wheel bearing replaced. Yesterday when I was driving the couple of miles home I noticed something was different. It was steering great but the breaks seemed %26quot;loose%26quot;. I pressed them and they didnt seem as %26quot;tight%26quot; as usual. I drove it about twenty miles today and the breaks are just completely jacked up. They were barely even catchin, they were 10 times more delayed. Just wondering...what could have messed them up.. the pads were recently changed and the rouders rotated..so just wondering what could the mechanic have done to mess things up. and how much would parts cost. thank you.Wheel bearing repair messing up brakes?when the mechanic took the front apart to replace the bearing he would have had to remove the brake calipers from the rotors. Most of the time they don't have to be taken off completely but can be laid aside. If it was completely removed he may not have bled the brakes after reinstalling. If not taken off he may have damaged the brake line when setting it aside. If the brakes are soft and getting worse I would assume there is air in the system. Either take it back and demand it be fixed (free) or take it to another mechanic to have the brake system checked.Wheel bearing repair messing up brakes?You need to have it looked at immediately. The brakes could go completely out. It sounds like they done something wrong when they had it apart.Wheel bearing repair messing up brakes?If it wasn't doing it prior, get it back to the shop and tell them what's up. Parts should cost nothing, neither should labor.Wheel bearing repair messing up brakes?replacemet of a wheel baring on your car shouldent have caused a issue with your braking system but i would have it looked @ aswell as the baring by whome instaled it.you may have anothr issue??

Ford fiesta mk3 n reg?

trying to change the front wheel bearing. got the brake disc and caliper off and am now stuck.cant get into bearing, seems to be a rotor thing in the way , how do u get this off, tried hitting it with hammer but no luck. any ideasFord fiesta mk3 n reg?I'd seriously consider getting a garage to do it because you sound like you don't have a clue and i wouldn't want the wheel to fall off and kill you or someone else.



To do it properly you need to undo the driveshaft nut, the bottom balljoint ect and completely remove the whole hub assembly to work on it at a bench.
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  • SUZUKI IGNIS REAR BRAKE DRUM?

    I NEED TO CHANGE A REAR WHEEL BEARING ON MY IGNIS 1.3 2WD 04 REG I CAN TAKE THE WHEEL AND LARGE NUT OFF BUT THE DRUM IS BEING HELD ON BY THE BRAKES HOW DO I RELEASE THESE (THE HAND BRAKE IS OFF)SUZUKI IGNIS REAR BRAKE DRUM?back off adjuster til its free or pry it and hit with hammer some have screws to push off hub only a few ways of doing it most need a hammer and to pry many cant get into adjust unless you knock out adjusting plug on back brake housingSUZUKI IGNIS REAR BRAKE DRUM?pull harder.SUZUKI IGNIS REAR BRAKE DRUM?I don't think that the brakes would be holding the drum on.

    Many times the drum is simply held there because of rust, and the fact that it has been there for a long time. Take a rubber hammer or a hammer and a shoe, and try to hit the drum to knock it loose.

    http://mibearings.com - new wheel bearings

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    I put a new front wheel bearing on my car, now i'm getting 1/2 the MPG i was. Could i have tightened it too mu?

    Nothing else changed on the car. as soon as i was done with the bearing, the car went from getting almost 300 miles a tank to 200. So from 30mpg to 20mpg. I'm thinking it's gotta be the problem. But i don't know how this could be. You can't tighten a bearing too much being that it's pressed in, it's a fixed piece. I'm wondering if it's a bum bearing. am i wrong?I put a new front wheel bearing on my car, now i'm getting 1/2 the MPG i was. Could i have tightened it too mu?Anything is possible but not this...........

    If it were too tight it would heat your wheel / hub / caliper changing color and burn-out the bearing causing ..smoke.......dripping greese....not cause a decrease in MPGI put a new front wheel bearing on my car, now i'm getting 1/2 the MPG i was. Could i have tightened it too mu?what kind of car. if it,s the kind of bearing that you adjust then it,s possible that you could have gotten it too tight. if it is then you will burn the bearing up. if the bearing is pressed into the hub then it,s factory pressed.I put a new front wheel bearing on my car, now i'm getting 1/2 the MPG i was. Could i have tightened it too mu?No a wheel bearing will not cause a decrease in mileage. You have another problem somewhere under the hood. How long since you have had a tune-up.I put a new front wheel bearing on my car, now i'm getting 1/2 the MPG i was. Could i have tightened it too mu?didnt say what type of wheel bearing but most newer cars cant over tight

    older type possible but you would feel it or see smoke



    unlikely the problem sorryI put a new front wheel bearing on my car, now i'm getting 1/2 the MPG i was. Could i have tightened it too mu?Brakes binding?I put a new front wheel bearing on my car, now i'm getting 1/2 the MPG i was. Could i have tightened it too mu?Check your tire pressure?



    A bearing would not cause a decrease in your mpg.

    Wheel bearing? 2000 Impala?

    So, my car has been vibrating really badly when I turn my steering wheel to the left whenever I'm driving around a curve and it does it whenever I'm speeding up too. I took it to the dealership today to get my oil changed and they said my passenger side outer tie rod was bad and so was my driver sider hub bearing. I replaced the tie rod today (the outer one) and the clicking noise I hear when I turn my wheel has decreased but not completely gone and it still vibrates whenever I turn. How badly is my wheel bearing wore out? How long will it last? I'm supposed to get it done Thurs but I'm scared it's something more than the wheel bearing. Help!Wheel bearing? 2000 Impala?Ok, first off I'd be a bit skeptical about a wheel bearing for 60 bucks. The wheel bearing for your car is a whole hub assembly, so unless they are going to press the bearing out and press in a new one (about an hour labor with a hydraulic press so $20 to put it on seems cheap now) that sounds like a cheap assembly. Depending on the braking systems of your car (4 wheel ABS or 2 wheel ABS) the hubs cost about $168 from NAPA. As far as the problems is concerned, if the problem was with the drivers side bearing then you would notice it turning to the right; all the weight shifts to the opposite side when turning. Like others to answer, I would have them check the tulip (CV) joints in the CV shaft on the passengers side. As far as safety is concerned, if the bearing does seize up while you are driving that can cause the car to pull in the direction of the seizure so if you are not ready for it you can swerve pretty bad in that direction. I've seen bad bearing last for 2 days after making noise and I've seen them last for 6 months...it's really a crap shoot.Wheel bearing? 2000 Impala?Sounds more like CV joints to me.Wheel bearing? 2000 Impala?could be a CV joint..if you can't afford a car, don't drive one...everything needs maintenance.Wheel bearing? 2000 Impala?Why didn't you have them do the bearing while you were there? Then you would know.Wheel bearing? 2000 Impala?This happened to my 2003 Impala last year. I drove on it for maybe two days after I noticed the vibrating. grinding whenever I sped up or turned and my dad told me that I shouldn't have so I would guess you should do it pretty quick, I think it was like $110. My car mainly did it when I was going fast.Wheel bearing? 2000 Impala?It's hard to say...the ball bearings in these American cars suck...my friend has a Cavalier and has had bearings go bad in two different front wheels. The first time he drove around in it like that for a month or two, lol, then it got real bad (loud). So it can last a while but it depends on how bad it is, the position, everything. Let it go too long and you will really **** it up so just be careful, drive it slow, and you should def last til Thursday. Just make sure you get it taken care of then and don't delay it further.Wheel bearing? 2000 Impala?CV to meWheel bearing? 2000 Impala?Good deal on a bearing... cheap to put on.... what the hey. It's not like that hub assembly holds your wheel on or anything... go cheap. That's definately the best idea....Wheel bearing? 2000 Impala?it could be the cv joint or the wheel bearing.

    I need to get my front wheel bearing fixed..who do i trust?

    i bought my first car about 7 months ago. so far all ive had to do is change the oil, and i actually believe thats it. the place i go to is always friendly and nice to me. and they checked my problems in my car and told me i need to get my front wheel bearing fixed (he even showed me how the whole tire just wobbles, and its not supposed to do that)



    but my girlfriend took her car there i guess and she had a tranny leak, and all they did was do a flush and refill it, and she said that they were stupid for not even noticing the leak cause even she could see it... and they also did a diagnostics on her car and didnt tell her her timing belt was bad, or battery was nearly dust.



    shes telling me to go to her mechanic. but i dont know what to do. it seems like theres always someone who hates a shop, and someone who likes a shop. is replacing a bearing so difficult that i could be screwed if i go to the place i usually go to? i just want it done right cause its gonna cost me 300 dollars.



    thing is tho she drives a 200 jetta, i drive a 95 camry. so im sure my car is much simplier to work on..I need to get my front wheel bearing fixed..who do i trust?if you trust this guy, then go to him......



    definitely find a mechanic you can trust, and take your car there for everything... a good mechanic will keep records on your car,and warn you of problems that are developing....I need to get my front wheel bearing fixed..who do i trust?go to a toyota specialist or even the dealership, they should know how to deal with their own model carsI need to get my front wheel bearing fixed..who do i trust?do you know someone who is handy with cars? bearings are cheap and fairly easy to replace.

    Chrysler Grand Voyager wheel hub and bearing v reg 2000 model?

    Hi my lovely grand voyager has just failed its mot on the o/s/r wheel bearing,please can you tell me if this is a big job. I have a general mechanical background from general maintenance and use-full with tools.



    Do you have any advice how to change this as I have a 2000 model though the car is v reg if that makes a difference.And is it correct i need to change the hub as well.



    the best answer gets my 10 points.Chrysler Grand Voyager wheel hub and bearing v reg 2000 model?bearing need press in and out

    other then that easy

    parts store with shop in back with pressChrysler Grand Voyager wheel hub and bearing v reg 2000 model?Depending on the wheel size i suggest getting bearings from here...

    14%26quot; Wheels - http://mibearings.com/paypalpa

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    You'll save a ton of money.

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  • Lose Wheel Bearing Question?

    Hello,

    I was recently told I have a lose wheel bearing, and it is very important for it to be fixed asap. I was quoted ~$160 for it, $100 for labor and $60 for parts. Is this reasonable? And is there any way to check myself if it is lose? The mechanics had also said I needed a alignment, but changed their minds when I informed them I had one 2 months ago when they recommended it. They also told me my car had to have a %26quot;high mileage%26quot; oil, and the oil change was $45 which seemed high. Because my car has odd sized tires, I just spent $160 dollars on a new tire (including labor) today and last december. Because of this I want want to know how dangerous/real this new wheel bearing problem might be, to be sure I'm not wasting money I don't have. Thanks!Lose Wheel Bearing Question?Jack up the tire that has a bad wheel bearing. When the wheel is off of the ground, wiggle it back and forth to see if there is any looseness. If there is looseness, then your wheel bearing is probably bad. That price is pretty accurate too.Lose Wheel Bearing Question?Without knowing what kind of car it is I can't really guess on the price. You sound a little skeptical of your mechanic, maybe you should look around and get a second opinion. I couldn't tell you the difference between high mileage oil and low mileage oil but I can tell you that oil costs alot more than it used to. It has tripled in five years. But I'm sure your car does not need high mileage oil. Oil's job is to get dirty. It just gets dirty quicker when your car is older. change your oil sooner.Lose Wheel Bearing Question?well, depending on where your mechainic is but it sounds like there trying to upsell you.. first if you had a lose wheel bearing you would feel a vibration, and you would hear a nose coming from the wheel area.. but it mostly sounds like your mechanic is trying to upsell your car,.. And im very surpised that its only 160.00 to do a wheel bearing.Lose Wheel Bearing Question?$160 for a new bearing installed is a gift do it now.



    high mileage oil? this is a lie, just use 10w40 oil with basic filter and change every 2500 miles



    different tires are ok as long as the front match each other. on the rear it is ok if they do not matchLose Wheel Bearing Question?What kind of vehicle do you have, year make and model?

    I Have a 95 Hyundai Accent How do you Take off the rear wheel drum brakes I?

    The drum dosesnt come off like most it have a fairly lage bolt probally 1'1/4 in. but it apperars to be attached to a spindle and bearing. Do you need to take that off to properly change a rear wheel cylinder.I Have a 95 Hyundai Accent How do you Take off the rear wheel drum brakes I?Hyundai has the complete shop manual on line at:

    http://www.hmaservice.com/

    Click %26quot;Service Information%26quot; at the top.



    You have to register and get a password but after that you can access the same information the shop has.



    Hope this helps.



    PeteI Have a 95 Hyundai Accent How do you Take off the rear wheel drum brakes I?Take atrip to wal-mart and buy yourself a chiltons repair manualI Have a 95 Hyundai Accent How do you Take off the rear wheel drum brakes I?does your drum have two little holes in it near the center? if so, you need to find correct bolts and slowly turn in it and drum slowly move outward. if you don t have two holes then you have to back off self adjuster from rear of the brakes then pull drum off.

    Is my wheel bearing going bad?

    i think my 98 tahoe might have a bad wheel bearing. there is a sort of clicking noise coming from the front drivers side wheel that varies in speed in accordance to how fast im going. i just noticed it about 2 weeks ago and was wondering if someone could find this part for me online? ive looked for it but the prices vary from $6 to $120 and that just doesnt seem right. its a 1998 chevy tahoe LT with 4 wheel drive. also how long do i have to change it and what could happen if i dont?Is my wheel bearing going bad?Could be a bearing, but I would also check the U-joints at the wheel..as well as several other things...before you spend money on parts you don't need...get someone to check it..usaully they will do it for free..than get a second opinion..

    How do you change the front wheels bearings on a 2004 Grand Prix ?

    I've changed the front wheel bearings on my front drive rabbit but wonder if it isn't easier on a GP. Are the bearings attached via a flange around the perimeter of the bearing ? Do they need to be pressed out and new ones pressed in ?



    Thanks,How do you change the front wheels bearings on a 2004 Grand Prix ?Its a sealed hub/bearing assembly. The entire hub is replaced as a unit.



    Remove the wheel and tire, remove the brake caliper and rotor, remove the CV axle nut, disconnect the ABS sensor wire, un-bolt the hub assembly from the back, attach slide hammer to front of hub assembly and whack away. Disconnecting the ball joint may give you more room to play. Installation is of course the reverse (without the slide hammer).



    ASE Certified Automotive Service Advisor.How do you change the front wheels bearings on a 2004 Grand Prix ?don't forget to buy wheel bearings

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    How do you change the front wheels bearings on a 2004 Grand Prix ?No they do not need pressed, they are a sealed bearing unit. There are retaining bolts around a flange, I believe there are three of them. Once you buy the bearings at the parts store you will see what I am talking about. It's an entire hub assembly with the bearing and lugs, etc. Take your caliper, caliper bracket, rotor, and axle nut off. The axle will will slide out of the splined hub, and then you simply unbolt it and unplug ABS if applicable. Its not hard to do at all, I've done a lot of them at work, I'm a mechanic. Good Luck!How do you change the front wheels bearings on a 2004 Grand Prix ?You'll need to take the rotor and caliper off to be sure. If there are fasteners, then you're in business, otherwise the knuckles will have to be pulled off and the old bearing pressed out at a machine shop.

    How Do I Fix The Grinding/squeaking from right wheel?

    I own a 2004 monte carlo LS (3.4). I recently changed the wheel and hub bearing, when i went to put the caliper back on the pads fell off so when i assembled everything i compressed the brake and cleaned and reasembled the pads, caliper, and rotors. Now when I drive I can hear a sorta grinding/ squealing that follows the rotation of the wheel exactly regardless of speed. The noise is still there when I brake and turn left or right. Any Ideas?How Do I Fix The Grinding/squeaking from right wheel?Remove the wheel you worked on and check to make sure nothing is rubbing that you touched. Clean and reset anything you can get to. Check the bearing too, make sure nothing came off or loose. May just be something simple.



    good luck.......How Do I Fix The Grinding/squeaking from right wheel?there needs to be a little grease between the caliper and brake pad backer (The metal to metal contact)



    You said you cleaned the caliper and pad, you may have wiped that away.



    The vibration created from the brake pad and rotor contact transfers to the brake pad backer-caliper contact and squeaks or grinds
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  • I have a 2002 hyundai elantra 125000 mi i have a humming noise coming from the passenger side wheel area when?

    driving and when i turn the wheel to the left it gets louder. is this a wheel bearing? i did jack the car up and checked the the wheel for play there isn't any. should i replace the wheel bearing? if so how hard is it to change thanks.I have a 2002 hyundai elantra 125000 mi i have a humming noise coming from the passenger side wheel area when?You definately have all of the symtoms of a wheel bearing before long you will probably see looseness in the bearing on that side!I have a 2002 hyundai elantra 125000 mi i have a humming noise coming from the passenger side wheel area when?Good possibility that it is a wheel bearing but if it is you will need the assistance of a front end shop because it is a sealed bearing that is pressed into a hub.Take it to a shop to get it diagnosed first and see what they would charge to replace it.

    A Wheel bearing on my car is starting to whine (noticeable when going around corners) My question is?

    How long before I have to change it. (in miles) I had heard then CAN rumble on for 1000,s of miles.A Wheel bearing on my car is starting to whine (noticeable when going around corners) My question is?It would be best to change it now,$300 now is better than $500 later!! When a bearing goes bad it can cause damage to other parts.......A Wheel bearing on my car is starting to whine (noticeable when going around corners) My question is?might not be wheel bearing.Had sim whine on turn n with help drove in lt/rt circle, set stands under eels 2 let the eels be in rd position. With steer n on a turn and a wheel be n hand rotated, whine come from twisted left ft brake bac n plate scuf n brake rotor.

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    A Wheel bearing on my car is starting to whine (noticeable when going around corners) My question is?I wouldn't go too long with a bad bearing...when it seizes up, be prepared to replace the whole drivetrain on that side...A Wheel bearing on my car is starting to whine (noticeable when going around corners) My question is?NOW.A Wheel bearing on my car is starting to whine (noticeable when going around corners) My question is?The bearing can make noise for a while, but if it builds up enough heat (noise comes from friction and friction causes heat and damage), the inner and/or outer race can weld itsself to the spindle or carrier. It that were to happen, it turns a not too difficult fix into an ugly and expensive one. Procrastination is not good in this case. On the other end, it can rumble for thousands of miles and slowly disentegrate untill that wheel loses control, which could be fatal.A Wheel bearing on my car is starting to whine (noticeable when going around corners) My question is?It wont pass an MOT like it because the brakes will fail because of it (thats if you dont kill someone first). I had a loose wheel bearing problem with a previous car and because I left it it welded itself to the hub and I had to pay for both.A Wheel bearing on my car is starting to whine (noticeable when going around corners) My question is?what you have heard is a complete fluke on there part as some cars can go for miles with problems and others just fail straigh away...



    it is entirely up to you whether you want to play that risk but when it does break be prepared for gigantic bill that follows, honestly it is not cheap and when it happened to me i just scrapped the car....A Wheel bearing on my car is starting to whine (noticeable when going around corners) My question is?Why wait to change it? It won't cure itself and you are risking doing even more damage, or even worse, having an accident due to a bearing failure (at worst, your wheel may seize).A Wheel bearing on my car is starting to whine (noticeable when going around corners) My question is?Time to bite the bullet and get it changed NOW. A couple of hundred dollars spent now could save a thousand later.A Wheel bearing on my car is starting to whine (noticeable when going around corners) My question is?replace the cv axel before it is to late if it is a front wheel driveA Wheel bearing on my car is starting to whine (noticeable when going around corners) My question is?The longer you leave it, the more it wears the wheel hub that it is fitted into, and if the bearing is dry, it can start to break up inside the hub, and that would be expensive to fix.A Wheel bearing on my car is starting to whine (noticeable when going around corners) My question is?Turn your radio up real loud and you can drive for miles and miles without having to listen to it whine !A Wheel bearing on my car is starting to whine (noticeable when going around corners) My question is?Are you sure the incessant whine you hear every time you drive around a corner is not just your girlfriend telling you to %26quot;SLOW DOWN%26quot;? Seriously though, GET IT FIXED!A Wheel bearing on my car is starting to whine (noticeable when going around corners) My question is?Fix it now! It can lock up and ruin the axle/spindle and could cause a wreck. Don't take a chance. Spend a little now, or a lot later

    OK?................ Ok.A Wheel bearing on my car is starting to whine (noticeable when going around corners) My question is?they can, but it may just need grease. It's dead easy to do once you've been shown. well worth a haynes manual.A Wheel bearing on my car is starting to whine (noticeable when going around corners) My question is?the other person is right friend.it can freeze up on you and cause more problems.if i were you i would get right on that and get it fixed,because if it freezes up,ill guarentee you,that you wont go anywhere.

    Wheel bearing 97 Acura cl?

    I have a 97 acura CL 2.2 with 100 thousand miles. I recently bought it from someone else so I don't know what has been done and what hasn't. There is a growling noise. It is most noticeable when driving around 20 or 30 miles an hour, but it is noticeable at higher speeds as well. I tried to swerve from side to side to see which side the bearing was on, and the sound doesn't change. Had the car looked at by a couple of mechanics, one checked the wheels for play up and down (12 and 6) and couldn't find much if any.

    There is also a clicking noise coming from somewhere when you turn and accelerate. It happens most often when turning left, and sometimes when turning right. Especially when accelerating from a stop and turning left like pulling out onto a road, at about a 45 degree angle.

    There isn't any bad vibration, even at freeway speeds. Also it doesnt get better or worse with application of the brakes. I know the back brakes need work, but it doesn't sound like grinding; more of a howling.

    I thought halfshafts and wheel bearing. Had firestone diagnose. They said transmission had spun a bearing, and thats where the axel noise was coming from too. I had the transmission rebuilt by a different shop for a lot less money. they said that the bearings in the tranny were good, clutch was burnt up, so rebuilt anyway.

    Both the bearing noise, and the clicking noise are back, but at least now my tranny shifts smooth.

    What's going on? One halfshaft was fairly new, but I heard a lot of remanufactured halfshafts are junk anyway and fail often. How can i tell which wheel bearing is bad? How can I be sure it's halfshafts? Do wheel bearings sometimes fail and the sound doesn't change when you load or unload the wheels? Help Please!Wheel bearing 97 Acura cl?ur bearing(hub) is the problem with the bearing noise the half shaft and bearing need to be changed at the same time.halfshaft will get rid of the clicking the bearing will get rid of the noise(change both sides at the same time)

    Why my car wheels squeak when they turn?

    95' Ford Contour 5 speed standard



    Left wheel bearing needs to be replaced which i cant do cause of that machine. But when the car star moving slowly it squeaks as the wheels turn. I'm already trying to get my bearing replaced next week sometime but i'm wondering does this have to do with something major that will pretty total my car? I cant replace no driveshaft or no engine of any sort. i payed for what i got and the car was 750 dollars used to get me around where i gotta go. Besides maintenance problems on wear and tear like a wheel bearing, the car is actually a steal. But it squeaks but once i start to get up to like a good 10 miles per hour the noise goes away. How can i fix this? I'm only 19 and realized how poor i am so i been fixing my car on my own which has been saving me lots of money. Too bad i cant change the wheel bearing my self on these fordsWhy my car wheels squeak when they turn?It seems that your wheel bearings are bad.

    Wheel bearings are known to make noise that varies with turns.Why my car wheels squeak when they turn?serpentine beltWhy my car wheels squeak when they turn?you neglected to mention the universal joints. (a part of the drive shaft ends. when they go bad they will squeak also but Only when the car is in gear and moving. most don't have a place where you can then grease them, but i have seen replacement universals that came with a grease fitting.

    you really should have them checked out. they contain small bearings, when the grease is gone the bearings will rust and possibly fall out. for your own safety have them checked out.

    drive shafts have been known to fall out became of them.Why my car wheels squeak when they turn?check the fan belts to see if they are loose if not check the stearing fluid

    Audi A4 Wheel Bearing problem...?

    I have a 1999 Audi A4 2.8L V6. A couple of days ago weird clicking noise started coming out of my rear passenger side wheel area. I took it to a mechanic today and he told me it was my wheel bearing and that i need to change it? Can someone tell its the wheel bearing and that it has to be changed just by listening to the noise? Do I really have to get it changed? How much would it cost? the mechanic told me it would take 2 1/2 hours to change it. Is that really such a long process? Can you recommend what kind of wheel bearing I should purchase because they would charge me $130 just for the wheel bearing plus labor while Autozone had a wheel bearing for $70.



    I might not know much about cars but that doesn't mean that anyone has the right to make fun of me or my questions. If you dont have a helpful answer then dont respond and keep your jokes to yourself. thanks.Audi A4 Wheel Bearing problem...?You can usually tell what is wrong just by listening to the noise. It could also be the CV Axles that are going bad.

    As for time, that is quite long for changing a wheel bearing. A wheel bearing replacement (for one wheel) usually takes from 45min to 1 hr 30 min.

    Regrading what bearing brand you should go with, I would suggest http://mibearings.com they have very good bearings (USA made) at very competitive prices. go to their front page, and fill out the form on the right. I would also mention the price quotes you got for the other companies.

    I would not suggest Autozone bearings, they could be made in china. Check with the,Audi A4 Wheel Bearing problem...?I just had my wheel bearing replaced on my Audi Yesterday!



    Yup, that is the noise for a bad wheel bearing. But what you need to figure out is if its coming from the Left Rear tire or the Right Rear tire. This will save time and money!



    I bought my wheel bearing at www.blauparts.com



    It was $45 for the part. With my mechanic, it took him an hour to replace. But of coarse he has been working on Audi's for 20 years so he can move fast! hah



    So go to www.blauparts.com and the wheel bearing for the Audi A4 is only around $45.00



    Good luck!
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  • Locked up caliper? Or bad wheel bearing??

    When I drive I hear a low rubbing sound within the car that sounds as if it is coming from a wheel. Some people have said it was a wheel bearing going bad because if I change lanes the tone of the rub will change too. I suspect it is a locked up brake caliper. Twice when I took it out of park and put the transmission in reverse, the car seemed to be locked up and then I heard a popping sound like the caliper just broke free. I am wondering if a bad wheel bearing would cause the wheel to lock up and make the same popping sound?? Any clues or advise as to how to determine which is bad?Locked up caliper? Or bad wheel bearing??I would say you have a real bad wheel bearing if it is popping like you say it is, take it to the shop and have them check the problem out before something leaves you stranded or catches fire from too much heat.Locked up caliper? Or bad wheel bearing??if it sounds like a %26quot;clunk%26quot; sound then it might be your bearings, but if it is a different sound. it might be your caliper, and you might need new roders [sp?] becuase that would mean your caliper is lose and its rubbing onto your roders and wearing them down. someone just had the same problem with their car.Locked up caliper? Or bad wheel bearing??A bad wheel bearing, a brake caliper, and if a front wheel drive a constant velocity joint (CV joint) can cause this grinding sound....most likely you have a dry worn out wheel bearing though.Locked up caliper? Or bad wheel bearing??In either even you should pull the wheel and inspect.. cuz either problem is gonna get you in deep CaCa eventually...



    either is a pretty quick fix... though not cheap.. even if you have to replace the spindle... neither is a hard fix.. anyone that can work on a car can fix it in about an hour even if they are relativly a newbie...Locked up caliper? Or bad wheel bearing??one way is to jack up car put a shovel under front wheel and see if any movement in wheel' but the best bet is to take off wheel and check out bearingsLocked up caliper? Or bad wheel bearing??Jack up the car, spin the wheel and see if you can spin it by hand. If you can, pump the brakes, with it jacked up, and then get out and try to spin it by hand and see if there is any difference.



    I would think that a locked up caliper wouldn't allow you to spin the wheel freely, so if you can spin the wheel while jacked up, and in neutral obviously, you will be able to hear the bad bearing, if that is in fact what it is.



    Anyhow, good luck.

    How important is a wheel bearing?

    i have a wheel bearing passenger side of my s-10 starting to howl. pretty sure its toast. i do small maintenanceon my vehicles, changed a clutch a few years ago on my nissan. can i do this myself without much complication, special tools, and could i mess it upHow important is a wheel bearing?Not hard to do,but make sure you pack the new bearings with grease.I don't mean rub some grease on them,I mean PACK.If you don't it want be long before they seize and then you will have a problem.How important is a wheel bearing?I've changed many bearings in my life. If you have decent tools and are not afraid to get the book and follow the directions-go for it.How important is a wheel bearing?CakeHow important is a wheel bearing?Get a maintenance manual, your tools and have fun.How important is a wheel bearing?Yes you can do it. Yes you need a tool that will pack the new bearings with grease (easily and cheaply available at your local auto parts store). Yes you can mess it up. ;-) Just be careful not to over-tighten the nut that holds the bearing in.



    Oh, and a wheel bearing is important. Actually, it's critical. I had one go bad and I kept driving on it (I was on a trip and in the middle of nowhere.). The wheel caught fire and burned the vehicle to the ground.



    Fix it sooner rather than later though. A bad bearing can damage other components.

    How can i move a car without a front wheel bearing?

    i have a escort xr3i and am changing garages cos the 1 ive got keeps getting broken into, i ave 1 day to move the car, but it hasn't got a front wheel bearing. i know the best thing to do is get a new one, but money is very tight at the moment. the car only has to move 1 mile to the new garage. is there any way to move it???How can i move a car without a front wheel bearing?tow truck

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    replace bearingHow can i move a car without a front wheel bearing?Believe me I know about money being tight. Only way I would know is have it towed but then again thats money. Best thing to me seems to do something about the garage getting broken into. I know that really doesn't answer the question though.How can i move a car without a front wheel bearing?Very CarefullyHow can i move a car without a front wheel bearing?Either tow it or replace the bearing, but one is probably close to cost of the otherHow can i move a car without a front wheel bearing?Here's a clue: the garage was broken into 7 times, but they didn't take the car. Maybe, if the burglars think the car isn't worth stealing, then you should forget the wheel bearing and get rid...How can i move a car without a front wheel bearing?You'll have to have a tow truck move it.

    Money is tight? buy the new bearing from http://mibearings.com that'll help you save money.

    Good Luck!

    Renault wheel bearings.!!!!!?

    How difficult is it to change the REAR wheel bearing on my R reg Renault Laguna?I have a limited knowledge of motor maintenance.Renault wheel bearings.!!!!!?dude get it done at a garage it is a relatively cheap fix and if you don't feel competent it is worth spending the money for peace of mindRenault wheel bearings.!!!!!?Its a peace of piss if you've got a 32mm socket a hammer and a blunt chisel, if not goto a garage it should cost about 35+vat any more and your being ripped.Renault wheel bearings.!!!!!?Changing a wheel bearing with a little knowledge is not a good thing . buy yourself a workshop manual for your car it will explain how to proceed safetly and iron out any proplems that may acure

    How do you get use to 100mm wheels on in-line skates after having 80mm wheels?

    I have been in line skating for years. Completed around 6 in line marathons and wanted to upgrade my skates from my previous Salomon (that they do not make anymore :( ). I bought K2 with 100mm wheels and they are so uncomfortable in the boot not to mention I can not skate smoothly/at ease. What do I do? I am looking to just change the wheels and bearing in my old skates these are so awkward for me- any suggestions? Does the 100mm get better, I am a worse skater with these? Do I go to a smaller wheel size?How do you get use to 100mm wheels on in-line skates after having 80mm wheels?I bought a new pair of Salomon Vitesse III's after Salomon quit making them and a mail order store was closing them out. Salomons fit me better than K2s or Rollerblades. Second best in the fit for my foot shape (a bit wide) are the Rollerblades, then the narrower K2s.



    Not much you can do with the fit. Unfortunately, the frames for the 100mm wheels probably have 7 1/2%26quot; between the mounting holes and your Salomons (if they were the upper models) probably have the older 6 1/2%26quot; spacing. If you can find some mounting slots on the frame that are witin the possible adjustment of the boots, you could mount the new frames to your Salomon boots.



    My next skates may be the Bont SemiRace (http://www.bont.com/index.htm), *IF* they fit my feet well.



    If the boots are biting you around the ankles, you can try EZ-fit booties (http://www.ezeefitsports.com/booties.htm They add neoprene padding around the ankle bones.



    The more stable you were on your old skates, the less learning you will need to do on the 100s.



    First, make sure that the frames are positioned correctly. You should be able to adjust them both at the heel and ball of the foot.



    Ideally, they should extend about the same amount in front and behind the boot. Some frames have multiple slots for positioning them.



    Next adjust the frame at the heel so that you have neutral balance from side to side. They should be easy to stand with the wheels straight up and you should be able to roll the ankles either inward or outward a bit.



    Last, adjust the front of the frame to be approximetly aligned with the space between you big and second toe.



    That should leave you with skates that want to stay up.



    The 100s will be tippier and you may need to tighten up your boots a little more to compensate at first.

    You could put the wheels from your old skates (assuming that they are 80mm or 84mm) on the larger frames to get used to being a little higher off the ground.
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  • Does anyone know how to remove the wheel bearing locknut on a 4wd 1995 nissan pickup?

    I really need to change the brake rotors, is there somekind of special tool to take this locknut off or is there a trick to turning it?Does anyone know how to remove the wheel bearing locknut on a 4wd 1995 nissan pickup?Once you get the small plate off with the two small screws the nut will be exposed. On the nut you will see two holes, just get a punch and stick it in one of the holes and use a hammer and tap it counter clockwise, you dont need any special tools for that.Does anyone know how to remove the wheel bearing locknut on a 4wd 1995 nissan pickup?remove cotter key.Does anyone know how to remove the wheel bearing locknut on a 4wd 1995 nissan pickup?Some tool websites indicate that there is a special socket with 2 or 4 tabs that extend from the sockets end. I assume the tabs engage with some part (washer or shim or something) that make it necessary to have this particular tool.

    I thought it was the transmission, but it's the wheel bearing?

    My car, an automatic, didn't seem to change into the 5th gear. I took it to Aamco this morning to have the transmission checked out, and I fully expected they would tell me I need to have my transmission repaired or replaced.



    Instead, they said it's the wheel bearing and that my transmission is just fine. My questions are:



    1. How much will this cost me, ball park figure? My car is a 1997 BMW 528.



    2. Is it possible that a wheel bearing can make the car feel and sound like it's not changing gears?I thought it was the transmission, but it's the wheel bearing?1. Between $500 to $800. These are sealed bearings and must be hydraulically pressed in.

    2. Yes, the noise they will generate will make it sound as if the last gear has not engaged.



    Get this done ASAP as the heat generated by the bad bearing will cause other parts to be damaged. Example, the lugs will break off when you try to remove the lug nuts to change the tire.I thought it was the transmission, but it's the wheel bearing?1. labor wise id charge you 3.0 hrs for a front bearing

    and 3.5hrs for a rear. not including 1.0 hr diagnosis time.

    2. if you see the rpm's dip when they normally would in 5th gear, then your trans is fine.

    How do you reset the abs and no trac lights on a 2002 GrandAm?

    2 mos ago I change the wheel hub bearing on the driver side and I had the same lights come on. The only thing was that I took it to a mechanic. Now I have change the passenger side and the light is still on. So how do you reset the lights??How do you reset the abs and no trac lights on a 2002 GrandAm?Once you have repaired the concern, the system goes through a self-check. If everything is working like it should, the lights will turn off automatically.How do you reset the abs and no trac lights on a 2002 GrandAm?I found out that the first hub assy. was damage. Once I installed a new one the light went out.

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    How do you reset the abs and no trac lights on a 2002 GrandAm?Has to be reset with a professional grade scan-tool and the proper software. Take it to the mechanic. I hope you installed the correct type hub assembly (w/ABS) and did not damage the sensor.

    Where can i buy a replacement wheel bearing for a 2001 honda civic? and how much do they cost?

    My local shop said my front passenger wheel bearing is going. Anyone know a web sight where i could buy one and how much they cost? If anyone knows how to change them that would help too! The shops looking to charge me $500-$600 to repair it. ThanksWhere can i buy a replacement wheel bearing for a 2001 honda civic? and how much do they cost?http://mibearings.com (MIBearings LLC) has the best prices online for wheel bearings and hub assemblies. Fill out their form on the front page and they will look up the bearings you need and email you the info.

    Their bearings are also USA made.

    Also...

    Bearings should cost $40-$150

    Labor should be 1-2 hours @ $70-$150/hour

    I hope that helps!Where can i buy a replacement wheel bearing for a 2001 honda civic? and how much do they cost?any auto parts store will carry the wheel bearing. As for installation, if it's a press-on bearing, you'll need to have a shop do the work.



    www.advanceautoparts.comWhere can i buy a replacement wheel bearing for a 2001 honda civic? and how much do they cost?Auto parts stores used to carry those things. Try the autoparts store first. If they don't have it, you can remove the old bearing and bring it in to a bearing distributer's customer service desk. They probably carry them.

    If all else fails, go to the Honda dealer parts department. The bearing will cost more, ($50?) but you will probabaly get the right part the first time.

    Replacing the front wheel bearing requires removing the wheel, then the brake caliper must be lossened and relocated, then remove the brake rotor. Then you must remove the wheel hub, which requires a large metric socket that most shade tree mechanics don't have.

    This will expose the bearing. The bearing must be pulled from the hub using a bearing puller. Then replaced.

    When you put everything back together, make sure you get the torque settings right, especially the nut that holds the wheel hub in place.Where can i buy a replacement wheel bearing for a 2001 honda civic? and how much do they cost?This bearing must be pressed out, and the new one in, with special service tools. Your cheapest option is to grab a complete steering knuckle from a salvage yard. Try to be sure the car wasn't hit on that side and spin the hub briskly while holding the knuckle: if you hear/feel grinding, the bearing's no good. If you're handy, you can swap the knuckle yourself. Just be sure to torque the axle nut correctly, or you'll harm the bearing. Get a wheel alignment afterward.Where can i buy a replacement wheel bearing for a 2001 honda civic? and how much do they cost?$57.92

    You can buy it from

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8%26amp;

    Hope this helps

    Good luck!

    Front Hub/Wheel Bearing on 1999 Pontiac Sunfire Question?

    I have a 1999 Sunfire with a 2.2 engine automatic transmission. The front driver wheel bearing/hub is beginning to squeal - How hard is this to change? Is there any specific information that I need to know before doing it?Front Hub/Wheel Bearing on 1999 Pontiac Sunfire Question?The front hub assm. is very easy to change. After getting the wheel off remove the spindle nut (the large nut in the center of the hub). The disconnect the ABS wires ( if equiped). Now the only thing left is to remove the mounting bolts. You must be carful when reinstalling the mounting bolts because if the bolts are over tightened the backing plate will crush the bearing and before you know it you will be replacing it all over again.Front Hub/Wheel Bearing on 1999 Pontiac Sunfire Question?not hard, you should clean the rust off the knuckle before installing new one and watch out for wheel speed sensor if equiped, you might have to remove it but thats not a big dealFront Hub/Wheel Bearing on 1999 Pontiac Sunfire Question?First of all usually the Hub doesn't make a squealing noise, should sound like a low humming at first then becomes a louder grinding noise...Do these test for me...whichever wheel you think it is...jack it up and see if you can move the tire from side to side or either up and down...if the hub is bad the tire will feel loose...If it is OK, the the squeal might be coming from your brake pads..You have a wear indicator that lets you know it is time to change your brake pads..Look for grooves cut into you rotor...If you need more help email me back..
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  • How to confirm if the wheel bearing needs a replacement?

    Thinking that it's the tyre's noise, I changed my tyres. I was later told that it's the wheel bearing problem. I took a second opinion from another mechanic, but was told there's no problem with the wheel bearing. Can anyone advise?



    Thank youHow to confirm if the wheel bearing needs a replacement?jack the front end up and spin the wheels, they should both feel and sound the same when you spin them, if they don't, figure out which one is kind of dragging and that one is the bad bearing.How to confirm if the wheel bearing needs a replacement?Jack up the car and release the parking brake ( make sure all the other wheels are blcoked to prevent rolling). Use safety jacks also. Spin the tire and listen for bearing noise. It usually sounds like roller blades rolling on the ground. If you hear that noise it is time to replace the bearings. If the bearings in question are on a drive tire get a friend to drive the car slowly (2-4 mph) as you walk next to it and listen for the same noise. You might want to check the tranny if this does not help.How to confirm if the wheel bearing needs a replacement?...i would replace the wheel bearings any its about $50 to $60 , the last thing you want is to be driving and your whole wheel and axle comes off!How to confirm if the wheel bearing needs a replacement?When you are driving at around 25mhp, on a strait low traffic road, turn the car slightly to the right, see if the noise goes away. If it does, its the left front wheel bearing. If it doesn't go away, turn slightly to the left. If it goes away, then its the right front wheel bearing. When you turn, there is more %26quot;load%26quot; applied to the outside bearing and it makes it quiet during that time. If the noise doesn't go away doing this, your problem might be something else.How to confirm if the wheel bearing needs a replacement?Remove the wheel bearings, clean them thoroughly, and then inspect them carefully. You'll be looking for damaged rollers, gauling, signs of extreme heat, etc.How to confirm if the wheel bearing needs a replacement?What kind of noise is it making? Is it coming when the car is moving? It may be your brakes need changed have them checked to see if this is not the problem it may be your wheel bearingsHow to confirm if the wheel bearing needs a replacement?Lift the wheel off the ground using a trolley jack or similar, and check for play in the wheel, top to bottom or side to side with the steering lock on. If there is some movement then you could have a worn bearing.



    If you hear noise from that wheel like a grinding or metallic rubbing sound too its highly likely you could have a worn wheel bearing.

    Is this a bad wheel bearing?

    My car shakes pretty bad when I'm driving. Its more of a wobble at 20/30 mph, but its more of a violent shaking at 40/50/60 mph. I jacked the front end up and shook the tires back and forth and it was a little loose. Not much, but there was some %26quot;leeway%26quot; with a faint knocking sound. Now, Im pretty sure the tire was the only thing moving, not the tie rod (thats the only thing i could see without taking the tire off). Is there anything else that could be the culprit besides the wheel bearing? If so, how can you find out?Yes it does. When I'm on the expressway going 55-60 mph, I'll try to keep it within that range or else if I let off the gas its tends to shakes slightly more. It seems as if I keep my foot on the gas, then it wont be as bad of a vibration as if i would let off. Is it a pain to change out the bearing yourself?





    heres a video

    http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/championvette/Lillian/?action=view%26amp;current=P4280135.flvIs this a bad wheel bearing?Number one you should do that test with the tire on to give you more leverage. Number two the should with the tire on support the lower control arm and load it with all the vehicle weight. The grab the tire top and bottom and do the same wiggle type test as you did for the wheel bearing and tie rod ends. The trouble you are describing sound more like a tire with a separated belt or possibly a C/V joint that is sticking. With both front wheels off the ground have someone start the car and pull in drive. Have them release the brakes and you look at both front tires. They should be smooth with no big bumps or side ways movement in them. If they have movement one way or the other it could be the tires or possibly a bent rim. If all seems good then you could have an axle shaft sticking. You will need to go to the repair shop for this one must likely.Is this a bad wheel bearing?if it a bad wheel bearing when u driving and hear a humming sound or sumtimes a screeching sound most of the time it is and if ur car has more than 100 thousand miles on it its time to change themIs this a bad wheel bearing?try tighting the big bolt in the center

    if its still like that you can unscrew the bolt an see whats going on

    How many "mechanic hours" should be charged?

    I am needing to know how many mechanic hours I should be charged to change a wheel bearing on a Escape in the front and to change a rear end on a Z71 truck.How many %26quot;mechanic hours%26quot; should be charged?You are looking at 30 min. to 1hr %26amp; 30 min. I think about an hour should be charged. Make sure you get a price before the work is done.

    Also, if you want to save money on new wheel bearings, i suggest http://mibearings.comHow many %26quot;mechanic hours%26quot; should be charged?I believe the frt bearing on an Escape is a hub type bearing and requires disassmbly of the brake system to replace..Shoulbe 1-11/2 hours at most for one side..If you are changing the complete rear axle housing I would expect about 4 hours..If just the center section ..about an hour and 1/2How many %26quot;mechanic hours%26quot; should be charged?Wheel bearing est.1.5 hrs rear end 4.0 hrs. a good knowledgeable mechanic can do this by the time indicated..go to Google.com and search mac chart punch in your question and sometimes the site will assist on estimated time also.How many %26quot;mechanic hours%26quot; should be charged?Taking in to account any unforseen porblems... 1 hour maximum for the wheel bearing and 5 hour maximum for the rearend. Example minus parts cost: 6 hours labor at $75HR = $450 in labor alone.How many %26quot;mechanic hours%26quot; should be charged?wheel bearing on a truck about 30 minute job or less not much harder than removing a tire i could do it in a hour or lessHow many %26quot;mechanic hours%26quot; should be charged?on the escape it should take no more than half an hour

    Wheel Bearings?

    How do you change the wheel bearing in a 1999 ford Escort front wheel drive,is it easy or are they pressed on and have to be serviced somewhere.Wheel Bearings?Well you need the special tools to do the work. Such as a big inpack wrench. A Slap-hammper with wheel adapter to put the fub apart. Bearing puller. And the proper tools to put it back together. Otherwise the drive axle could damage. And you need the tools to remoce the races. And installing tool or a press with the proper dies. The are best done in a shop with right tools. There are some model you hap to replace whole unit. The there is a real safety question. Cause you hap to take presure off the a fram.Wheel Bearings?if i'm not mistaken, the front end bearings are part of the hubs, meaning that they are pressed in the hubs. U have to remove the rotors, and also remove the steering knuckles. then send the steering knucles to a machine shop to have the bearings replaced.Wheel Bearings?Hydraulic press is needed.

    Changing wheel bearings in a 250ex?

    I'm changing the rear wheel bearing in my 2007 250ex what would be the proper way to do it and If you have to take the axle out how is it doneChanging wheel bearings in a 250ex?You need a bearing removal tool. Pit posse and Motion pro sell them. With the tool it is pretty easy. But a 1 year old motorcycle usually doesn't have bearings go bad. Are you sure that is what needs to be done?
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    can any1 give me instructions on how to change a rear wheel bearing on my 1996 pontiac voyager minivan?Rear wheel bearing?Pontiac makes a minivan?



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    It's a complete hub assembly. +/- $80.00 each.

    and just unbolts from the rear axle.



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    Rear drum.

    Remove the wheel.

    Remove the brake drum.

    Remove the bolts from the BACK side of the axle.

    It may be a pain in the @$$ to slide out as it probably rusted it's self in the axle tube.



    Then reverse the procedure.Rear wheel bearing?1st off you're gonna need to buy the whole hub assembly not just the bearing. that will cost around 85ish



    is it disc or drum brakes? probably disc. so:

    1st: take off your tire

    2nd: remove your brake caliper assembly (theres two bolts holding your caliper together on the back side one on top one on bottom and if i remember right its an allen bit)

    3rd: remove your brake rotor

    4th: remove your drive axle nut

    5th: the hub is held into the housing by three tabs each with a bolt in it, the front part of the hub (that you can spin) itself has three holes in it, THERE IS ONLY ONE HOLE OUT OF THE THREE THAT THE BOLT WILL COME OUT OF ITS CALLED THE %26quot;PEEKHOLE%26quot;!!! so you will need to spin the front part of the hub so it lines up with the bolts each time you take one out

    6th: slide the hub out of its housing (make sure your whole rear end is level it will make removing the hub easier and not doing so could damage the splines on your axle, etc...

    7th: put your new hub back on and redo all this crap



    oh make sure to be careful with your brake caliper assembly when your ready to put your caliper back on your going to need to depress the plunger back inside the caliper with a 3 inch %26quot;c clamp%26quot; also make sure you dont be too rough with the caliper because you dont want to mess up the sensor position.



    hope this helps, sorry for the lengthRear wheel bearing?lift da car then unscrew the screws then pull it out then put the new on in the screw it on the your DONE :)Rear wheel bearing?Instructions as follows . . .

    Buy a repair manual (or take it to a shop).









    I thought Plymouth made the Voyager . . . . .Rear wheel bearing?It,s not that hard, but you need to have the right bearing removal tool.Rear wheel bearing?Are you absolutely sure it's a bearing ?? Very unusual for a vehicle this new. What is the problem before you get in over your head ? If you have a bearing out it will be leaking rear end lubricant. If you have a brake cylinder leaking it will be brake fluid. Find out which you are leaking. NEVER replace any part till you know the problemRear wheel bearing?pontiac doesn't and never will make a voyager get the right van and e mail me. well put the van on jacks never seen a rear wheel bearing go out but i guess it is possible put in gear see if you can duplicate noise otherwise it a hit or miss noise does travel front remove tire unbolt 2 bolts that hold caliper on support caliper with coat hanger or bungy cord remove rotor take 3 bolts out hammer out if reat just onbolt wheel bearing be sure to use bigger hole to remove bolts and on front you will need to remove axle nuts

    How Can I tell if my front wheel bearing is bad on a 1992 ford explorer and how do i change it?

    It is on the front passenger side and i have aftermarket lockin hubs put on a year ago. There seems to be a rubbing noise coming from that side and when i lock in the four wheel drive it gets worse any ideas?How Can I tell if my front wheel bearing is bad on a 1992 ford explorer and how do i change it?Sometimes the manual locking hubs can make noise. My warns were making more of a clicking sound and I look the lock ring off the outside of the outer axle and this took care of the noise. That ring is not really necessary because, for there to be a problem the axle would have to slide out a full 6 inches to disengage the hub, if this happens you have something far worse to worry about. A bearing noise will be a rough or %26quot;roar%26quot; noise at approx. 30mph and up. It may seem to go away at higher speeds, but it is usually masked by wind and tire noise.How Can I tell if my front wheel bearing is bad on a 1992 ford explorer and how do i change it?it would be a good idea to take your hub apart, see how much dirt and debree is inside, when you lock the hub in it moves internaly, and may be grinding up dirt.How Can I tell if my front wheel bearing is bad on a 1992 ford explorer and how do i change it?to check a wheel beering jack the vehicle up so the tire is off the ground put a jack stand under vehicle for safety grab the tire one hand on top one hand on the bottom rock the tire if you have play in the wheel then you need to check out wheel bearing(don't rock tire side to side).Take apart hub inspect the hub assembly also inspect the axle

    Does anyone know how to change a 1993 subaru legacy front right wheel bearing?

    Hi there, Remove hub, large circlip holds bearing in place. Bearing is a press fit %26amp; may require the services of engineering shop to remove/install bearing on a hydrolic press, (around 15-20 quid) mail me on charlie_da_spliff_monkey@yahoo.co.uk and I will send you the pdf file of an exploded view of the Legacy front axle.

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    Charlie

    Can you please give me advice on how to change out wheel bearings on a Mitsubishi Eclipse?

    I am working on a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse and the drivers side front wheel bearing is bad. I have taken off everything brakes, control arm lower ball joint, axle, etc. but I can't get the wheel bearing out. There are four bolts that's holding the assymbly in that I took out already. What is the proper method for getting out the wheel bearing? I don't want to screw up because this is my only vehicle. I have heard of people pressing the bearing out with a arbor press. Any help would be appriciated. Thanks in advance.Can you please give me advice on how to change out wheel bearings on a Mitsubishi Eclipse?the best advise I can give you from experience...Is to buy your bearings and take the old and new parts to a machine shop....They will have all the tools necessary to do the job the right way...They shouldnt really only charge you about 25 dollars, but you will save more in the long run....Can you please give me advice on how to change out wheel bearings on a Mitsubishi Eclipse?you need a bearing puller, it has hooks that go on the back of the bearing and a threaded center piece that you hook a wrench/ beaker bar onto and it pushes on the axle end to pull the bearing out. they sell these at sears but they are not really cheap. you also need a press to put the new bearing back on. the press is really expensive or if you can fabricate a bottle jack w/ bearing sleeve you can press it back on.

    Can you please give me some advice on how to change out wheel bearings?

    I am working on a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse and the drivers side front wheel bearing is bad. I have taken off everything brakes, control arm lower ball joint, axle, etc. but I can't get the wheel bearing out. There are four bolts that's holding the assymbly in that I took out already. What is the proper method for doing this. I don't want to screw up because this is my only vehicle. I have heard of people pressing the bearing out with a arbor press. Any help would be appriciated. Thanks in advance.Can you please give me some advice on how to change out wheel bearings?those type of sealed bearing need to pressed out. take it to machine shop or a gas station with service bay to make things easy



    or you can try to heat it up by a blow torch then use a socket and hammer to knock it out.



    to place in new bearing, put everything in the freezer for overnight



    your best bet is a press.....less headacheCan you please give me some advice on how to change out wheel bearings?I'm not 100% sure,but there should be a bearing cap in the center of the brake rotor/hyb.Use a slip-joint pliers to remove cap,there will be a cotter pin going through the slotted nut.Remove pin,remove nut,rotor/hub should just about fall off.Remove inner and outer bearings,clean and reinstall new bearings with fresh grease.This is the normal procedure for a rear wheel drive car,yours is front wheel drive I assume,might be different.The library should have a repair manual if this wrong.Have fun.Can you please give me some advice on how to change out wheel bearings?A quick search at Advance shows they sell them as a bearing and hub assembly...the cheaper of the two there goes for $93...I don't know why you took off the control arm and ball joint, all you have to do is remove the brake caliper and axle nut (very tight), slip the whole hub off, and put the new one on...tightening the axle nut is very important. Oh yes, the four bolts you mention should be the holding bolts for the strut assembly, that's where it actually attaches to the suspension.
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  • How do you get the ABS light to go out on a 1994 toyota celica, I recently changed a front wheel bearing,?

    and i can't seem to get the light to go out now!

    Serious answers only please.How do you get the ABS light to go out on a 1994 toyota celica, I recently changed a front wheel bearing,?mate if you've fitted the sensor correctly then you will need to clear the logged fault, there is a 14 pin diag plug under the bonnet, left hand side as you look at the engine, you have to bridge to terminals then pump the brake pedal 30 times in a minute, im sorry i cant remember the terminal numbers, if you pop in to toyota garage and ask a tec to do it they will pop out and clear it for you, give him a diver and your both happy. magicHow do you get the ABS light to go out on a 1994 toyota celica, I recently changed a front wheel bearing,?Electrical Tape.How do you get the ABS light to go out on a 1994 toyota celica, I recently changed a front wheel bearing,?get the ABS fixed - the light means theres a problem and you need to check it out straight away for your own safetyHow do you get the ABS light to go out on a 1994 toyota celica, I recently changed a front wheel bearing,?check to see if you plugged the ABS sensor back on when you changed the wheel bearing.How do you get the ABS light to go out on a 1994 toyota celica, I recently changed a front wheel bearing,?Remove the bulb? Or take it to a dealer and find out what is wrong. If it was not on before you changed the bearing, you must have damage the sensor while the bearing was replaced. The light is on because the ABS is not working properly.How do you get the ABS light to go out on a 1994 toyota celica, I recently changed a front wheel bearing,?check to see if wiring to sensor-backside of spindle/hub bearing

    is disconnected/pinched/misrouted/cut.How do you get the ABS light to go out on a 1994 toyota celica, I recently changed a front wheel bearing,?The ABS light is for the Anti-Lock Brake System. I am not sure how the 94 Celia's System is set up. Did you do the work yourself or did someone else do the work for you? If you did the work make sure you have reconnected all the electrical harnesses or any wires that you may have removed to change the bearing.



    If someone else did the work, take the car back and explain that the light came on right after they did the job and they should look at it without charging anything.



    Either way, if you cannot get that light to go out, you need to get your car to a shop. If your anti-lock brake light is on that means that your system is not working right and it needs to be worked on to get your brakes working right.



    Good luckHow do you get the ABS light to go out on a 1994 toyota celica, I recently changed a front wheel bearing,?When changing the wheel bearings you may have moved the sensor at the front axle. Check to see if it is aligned properly with the cogged ring around the axle. Unhook the positive battery cable to reset the codes stored in the computer after the realignment or repair of the ABS sensors. Good luck !How do you get the ABS light to go out on a 1994 toyota celica, I recently changed a front wheel bearing,?TAKE BULB OWT !!

    How much does it cost to change wheel bearings / Cv Joint ?

    I bought a honda civic coupe recently .

    yesterday i was driving my mom back from work , and as i was parking , i turned my wheels and i could hear a screeching or shreiking sound coming from the Right Front Wheels .

    i did some research on Yahoo answers and it seems that

    this could have been a defective wheel bearing or a cv joint .

    i called the service center and the manager told me it could be the mud thing making that sound , and he adviced me to check tire pressure . So i did and seemed the air pressure was low on the Right front wheel and put some air in . But the sound didn't %26quot;go away%26quot; . it sounds like 2 thin metal pieces sliding each other ( it's a high pitched shreiking/ screeching sound) i dn't understand what's going on . I dn't have a job right now , looking for a job , should i take it to the honda service center where i bought it ( will it be covered ) , or any service center ...





    I was wondering if that exactly is the problem , and how much will it cost me to fix itHow much does it cost to change wheel bearings / Cv Joint ?I don't think is the cv joints or the bearings, since the bearings will sound (while you're driving) like you are driving a pick-up truck with huge wheels on it, (you know the sound they make)

    And if it's the cv joints it will only and ONLY when you turn to either side (clack, clack, clack noise), if it's screeching noise it's the brake pads, check to see if the disks are smooth, that could be the problem, if they 're not change the pads, that should fix the problem!, BUT if they tell you to change the cv joints it's about $70 labor, plus the parts, each side, if you don;t have the money just tell them that you want the affected side (even though the Honda service they'll try to tell you you need to do both) DO ONLY THE ONE, then when you have the money do the other one, i don't think is the bearings...

    But whatever you do don't take to the dealer it's gonna cost you a lot!!!, if it's not under warranty off-course.

    What you can do to make sure it's not the cv-joints is this:

    Turn the wheels to one side and look inside (the other side where you put the nuts that hold the tire) and you'll see a large piece of rubber like a cup, that's called the %26quot;boot%26quot; they'll have a metal ring that holds it in place, if that's loose or you see grease all over it, that's the problem, but like i said before i think is your brake pads. GOOD LUCK!!!How much does it cost to change wheel bearings / Cv Joint ?Replace wheel bearings...cheap - CV Joints...very expensive, Tonto!How much does it cost to change wheel bearings / Cv Joint ?If it's under warranty, you ought to be covered. It sounds more like a wheel bearing than the CV joint.

    Check the rubber boot between the wheel and the transaxle. Look around the boot as well. These things can get a hole and throw grease out. Look for a pattern of grease around the boot. If there is a hole, yes it's the CV joint and it' gonna be expensive. I've never done a Honda CV, but you're looking at $350 +

    How do you change the wheel bearings?

    I have a 2001 BMW 325i. I believe that we need to change the wheel bearing (passenger rear). You can check my other questions in case the diagnosis is incorrect...(help??)



    Does anyone have any diagrams, instructions on how to change them?



    Is it necessary to have them %26quot;pressed%26quot; on/off? (that would determine if I could do this at home or not.



    Please help, this is my sons car and he is in the military and doesn't have time or cash to spend on it. So mom %26amp; dad are trying to help them out.



    Any advice or websites will be appreciated.



    Thanks,

    stormphyreHow do you change the wheel bearings?You described the sound as %26quot;something dropped and dragged? %26quot;. A wheel bearing would usually make a growling sound, gradually get worse, and have to be really bad to lock up the wheel- unusual.



    Many BMWs with disc brakes in the rear had a separate parking brake which was a drum brake inside the brake disc. If it's rear discs, look for the parking brake cable. If the cable is attached to the brake caliper, never mind (I assume you've tried removing the caliper)



    If the cable goes inside the backing plate behind the wheel, you might try removing the brake disc and look at the small drum brake behind it.



    Replacing rear wheel bearings requires too many special tools and experience. I believe it'd be Independent rear suspension? You may be able to remove the swing arm and take it to the shop (save towing). Call ahead first - they may prefer to do it on the car.



    Cars with solid axles, the rear axle and backing plate usually is held on by four bolts on end of axle. It varies- repair manual helpful for that kind of thing.How do you change the wheel bearings?Take the advise of the above answer This is something that if you don't know what your doing you can cause more damage. Its a job that more trouble than it's worth I have done one {NO FUN}How do you change the wheel bearings?The rear knuckle will have to come off, and be taken into a shop that can replace the bearing.

    That is provided it is the outer bearing.

    The problem is more likely the axle. CV joints fail more often then the bearings.How do you change the wheel bearings?HI

    Yes a rear bearing is pressed on to the axle.. are you sure its a bearing.. I can't see a 8 year old BMW having that kind of problem. those usually last for years and years.. unless run with out oil..

    good luck

    timHow do you change the wheel bearings?that,s a front wheel drive so if it,s got disc brakes on the back all you do is remove the caliper and rotor, take a torx bit and take out the bolts and the bearing will come off.How do you change the wheel bearings?If you do not know how to do it do not do it yourself. Doing it wrong could cause a horrible accident. Save the money, there are shops on most bases that will give him a good deal.How do you change the wheel bearings?The wheel bearings on the rear of your 2001 BMW 325i are pressed off and on.

    You will need a hydraulic press for this operation.

    It still is a DIY job. I suggest purchasing new wheel bearing(s) from http://mibearings.com (fill out the form on the right)

    Once you get your new wheel bearing, you can take your old hub (with the old bearing) and the new bearing into a local repair shop. They will press out the old bearing and press in the new for much less than a complete job.

    You can then take the hub with the new bearing and put it back into your BMW.

    The rest is just wrench work.

    How to check wheel bearings on 88 RX7 conv.?

    Want to change the wheel bearing on a 88 RX7 conv .Can anyone give me details on how to do it I took the wheel off and remember they have independent suspension the haynes manual I have don't show a detailed breakdown I can't even see any bearings .They are making a grinding noise.How to check wheel bearings on 88 RX7 conv.?First thing, sign up on www.rx7club.com and download the 86-88 Factory Service Manual in the Second Generation section (it's free!). The whole process is outlined in proper detail, with tolerances and proper tightening torque. If you have any questions, hit search, type in %26quot;wheel bearings%26quot; on the RX7 club and you'll find an answer.



    Last, toss the Haynes manual into a nearby fireplace. If you get stuck on it, let me know!

    Need to change a bearing on a pt cruiser?

    my pt cruiseer is an 06 and i wanna know how to change the front right side wheel bearing im a do it yourself type and i know what i need to change it i just want to know if there is a website that can show you step by step or if anybody knows how to do it step by step





    thanksNeed to change a bearing on a pt cruiser?You will need a hydraulic press to press out the old bearings and press in the new ones.

    Usually, you can purchase the bearings online and take them into the shop to have the pressing done the rest is a DIY.

    Check out http://mibearings.com for new wheel bearingsNeed to change a bearing on a pt cruiser?I'd recommend getting a service manual, not the Haynes or Chilton type specifically, but a factory one or equivalent. I bought a service manual for my wife's PT from www.promanuals.net it was about 25 bucks or so. I had to call though, they don't have every manual listed on their website. But the number is a 800 one and they have a huge catalog. It came in about 3 or 4 days.Need to change a bearing on a pt cruiser?Take off your wheel, remove your brake caliper and remove the brake disc. You may have a metal hub in the center that you have to take off to access the bolt. Pull off your disc and you will have access to your wheel bearing.



    Easy job. Make sure you get some wheel bearing grease.Need to change a bearing on a pt cruiser?joe where are you going to put the grease.
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  • How to change a toyota hilux rear wheel bearing?

    hey im not sure but ill ask my bf who does it for a living and ill get back ytoyou xxHow to change a toyota hilux rear wheel bearing?hi what is your email addy ill get send it to u what he sent me xxx thanks for choosing me as best answer .. x

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    How to change a toyota hilux rear wheel bearing?well firstly you will need a bearing puller if you dont have the gear

    you wont get the bearing off then its a simple case of removing wheel brakes hub assembley out of the way

    then you are on the bearing

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    How to change a toyota hilux rear wheel bearing?ill send u more details if u need them hope tihis helps xx

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    How to change a toyota hilux rear wheel bearing?Do not try unless you are a qualified mechanic, which you are not. Take it to a garage, special tools needed.How to change a toyota hilux rear wheel bearing?Jack up and remove wheel and drum,undo the four retaining bolts and axle and bearing housing will pull out.then you need a press to remove old bearing and housing.How to change a toyota hilux rear wheel bearing?pretty simple the bearing is the last removable part there so when u get to it u will need a press to get it out also some one who knows what they are at

    How to change the inner and outer wheel bearing on a 1955 chevy?

    will to find a manual for a 1955 not going to be easy, and we know its the front bearings as there not an inter and out on the back, just one pressed on bearing, and there's not caliper or rotor as this car was not offered with anything but 4 wheel drum brakes.



    sorry guys just in a bad mood, and if you don't know what your talking about, will ill just leave it at that.....



    rickie m

    got it for the most part right, and from 1953 to 1964 used the same spindle's for the most part, so to change to the newer type bearings is an easy job, and as rickie m said he used the 64 chevy bearings, the 63 %26amp; 64 chevy was the first years for the newer style of bearings and the 64s are easyer to get.



    as rickie m said you may have to back the brakes off a bit to get the drum off and youll need a brake spoon or long flat head screw driver and youll have to lift on the tool you use so that your turning the self a-juster off some to get the drum off, youll have to have the rease pressed in on the old drums, should cost you about $20.oo for both to be done + cost of the bearings and the bearings will come with the new rease's, make sure you pack the bearings with grease, and make sure you replace the seals on the back of the drums as well, and when your putting them back on the car make sure you dont over tighten them, over tighting them down will cause them to burn out and fail.



    good luck with this job its an easy one, and make sure you have some rags around as this job will get grease everywhere on you lol.



    and by the way nice car, i have owned alot of the 55,56 and 57s try 5 cars or shoe box's, just nice cars, you need to come up here to detroit for the woodward dream cruise, its the worlds biggest free car show, the 3rd weekend in august every year, and if you want to come look me up, you can hang with me and the car club if you want.How to change the inner and outer wheel bearing on a 1955 chevy?Get yourself a manual since you can't even tell us if they are in the front or rear.How to change the inner and outer wheel bearing on a 1955 chevy?If your asking about the front wheel, jack up, remove the wheel, unbolt the caliper and the caliper mounting bracket and set a side. With a small screwdriver take tap tap the dust cover off the middle of the rotor. Once removed take the cotter pin out and loosen the nut in the middle. The rotor should come off. But slide the rotor part way off and get the outter bearing out and then slide back on and put the Nut back on the spindle. Once you have the nut back on slide the rotor down til it hits the nut and push it back and pull it out hard til it knocks the inner bearing out.How to change the inner and outer wheel bearing on a 1955 chevy?very easy,remove dust cap,then cotter pin,then big nut,try to pull off,if it feels stuck,then back the brakes off a little,then it will come rite off,,,,those wheel bearings,are the round ball bearing type,,,and tend to go out a lot,,,on my 57 which is same setup,,,i used front drums,and inner and outer bearing's from a 64 chev,,cause they have the modern roller type wheel bearing's,and are much easier to work with,and more dependable...

    How long does it take to change a front wheel bearing for a 94 chevy 1500 4x4.?

    LESS THAN 45 MINUTES, IF YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS. GO TO YOUR LOCAL AUTO PARTS STORE. TELL THEM WHAT YOU ARE DOING. THEY CAN GET THE TOOLS THAT YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE.How long does it take to change a front wheel bearing for a 94 chevy 1500 4x4.?1.0hrsHow long does it take to change a front wheel bearing for a 94 chevy 1500 4x4.?really depends on how adept you are with tools and if you have the right tools for the job. Unless you know what you are doing,take it to the shop.



    Be sure you or they pack the grease well into the new bearing prior to inserting. And make sure the spring clip is well seated before buttoning things back up.



    A good technician who does this for a living should be able to dissemble, remove and replace the bearing and put things back together in an hour or two. Depends on how long he takes for a break.How long does it take to change a front wheel bearing for a 94 chevy 1500 4x4.?ABOUT2.5.HOURSHow long does it take to change a front wheel bearing for a 94 chevy 1500 4x4.?A good shop, 20 minutes from the time it gets on the rack to completion. A shade tree mechanic, two days.How long does it take to change a front wheel bearing for a 94 chevy 1500 4x4.?bout an hour

    How to change a front wheel bearing on a 2001 explorer?

    2wd v6 sportHow to change a front wheel bearing on a 2001 explorer?remove wheel, calper, rotor,outter tie rod end, axle nut, remove upper ball joint from steering knuckle remove axle from hub (3) 15mm bolts on the back of the knuckle remove those remove bearing/ hub assembley not what i call a easy task for the weekend warrior tools needed BFH (big hammer) lug wrench 19mm socket 32mm or 34mm socket 13mm wrench 15mm socket 18mm socket. impact, air hammerHow to change a front wheel bearing on a 2001 explorer?Dont its not worth it, get out of it while you still can!!!How to change a front wheel bearing on a 2001 explorer?the 2 wheel drive is very simple, just pull the caliper, takes a special tool, and the spindle nut to pull the rotor off..How to change a front wheel bearing on a 2001 explorer?You will need wheel bearings. You can purchase them online from MIBearings LLC (see link below). Go to their front page and fill out the wheel bearing look-up form on the right side. They will professionally look-up the bearings for you. You probably should include that it is a sport and V6.

    I hope that helps %26amp; saves money!