Wheel Bearing...How Hard to Fix?
#1
Lives in Boost
Thread Starter
Wheel Bearing...How Hard to Fix?
How hard is it to replace wheel bearings? I've never tried it. I've done plugs, headers, rotors and pads on my car to give an idea of my mechanical ability. I'd like to do this myself instead of taking it in to get it done. Also, can anyone hook me up with a part number? I can't find it on acuraoemparts.com. It's for the front right wheel.
Thanks
Thanks
![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
#2
I Wanna Beer
In most cases you need special tools to press out the old bearing and press the new one in once you repack it. Many cars require a special tool just for that make. I'm not sure if Acura requires a special tool. If they don't then you can likely rent one from a local auto parts store. Still a bit of a pain in the ass. I'd just pay someone to do it but I get a big discount at my local shop.
#3
Drifting
the wheel bearing is a sealed unit. you cannot pack them with grease. i looked on acraoem parts a little earlier for one. i did not see one listed.
i bought mine at advanced autoparts for around $35. i actually have my car up on my dads lift right now with the front end pulled apart because the passenger wheelbearing failed after only 22k miles.
ball joints seem to be the hardest thing to get apart for me. other than that, it only takes about 20-30 minutes to pull the hub assembly loose from the car. you have to go to a maching shop to get the bearing pressed in though.
i bought mine at advanced autoparts for around $35. i actually have my car up on my dads lift right now with the front end pulled apart because the passenger wheelbearing failed after only 22k miles.
ball joints seem to be the hardest thing to get apart for me. other than that, it only takes about 20-30 minutes to pull the hub assembly loose from the car. you have to go to a maching shop to get the bearing pressed in though.
#5
Advance
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Age: 37
Posts: 853
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
What exactly is the job of the wheel bearing? what's it's purpose?
#6
Team Owner
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Fontana, California
Age: 47
Posts: 30,991
Received 582 Likes
on
346 Posts
Originally Posted by gc86
Reduce vibrations, noise and most cases make it easier for the wheels to spin.
#7
Advance
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Age: 37
Posts: 853
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Not quite sure.. if you want to see if yours is going out, put your cars front end in the air and spin the wheels. See if it feels smooth or if theres any awkward noises like it doesnt sound lubricated.
Trending Topics
#8
Lives in Boost
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by o1s
the wheel bearing is a sealed unit. you cannot pack them with grease. i looked on acraoem parts a little earlier for one. i did not see one listed.
i bought mine at advanced autoparts for around $35. i actually have my car up on my dads lift right now with the front end pulled apart because the passenger wheelbearing failed after only 22k miles.
ball joints seem to be the hardest thing to get apart for me. other than that, it only takes about 20-30 minutes to pull the hub assembly loose from the car. you have to go to a maching shop to get the bearing pressed in though.
i bought mine at advanced autoparts for around $35. i actually have my car up on my dads lift right now with the front end pulled apart because the passenger wheelbearing failed after only 22k miles.
ball joints seem to be the hardest thing to get apart for me. other than that, it only takes about 20-30 minutes to pull the hub assembly loose from the car. you have to go to a maching shop to get the bearing pressed in though.
#9
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
What are the symptoms of it? Vibration during acceleration? vibration during cruising?
Originally Posted by CL-Future
So you have to remove the ball joints to get to them? Why do you have to take it to a machine shop to get the bearing in but not to remove it?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
merc009
3G TL (2004-2008)
21
10-03-2015 12:59 AM