Recently the right front wheel bearing went bad on my 2002 Mazda 626 Apparently my oldest daughter hit a large pot hole bending the wheel and damaging the wheel bearing. Be monitored I noticed a slight hum in the front with a slight click as well, I thought that the tires had to be on the balances and rotated, so I took it to the store. Well to my surprise, was told the bad news and worse yet the amount they wanted for free - to contribute more than $ 500 to repair and replacethe wheel. That is, if I have to do it yourself.
Below will guide you through the inclusion of all the necessary tools and procedures on how to help him.
What you need:
Large adjustable wrench
Channelocks
Bearing race driver tool
Various shots
Socket and ratchet set
Several key
A rag or two
New wheel bearings
Wheel bearing grease change
New Splint
New grease seals
Wheel blocks
Goggles
ASocket and a pair of Jacks
Although the title does not make a noise there is always a good idea, they checked every 30,000 miles. I did it when it breaks are replaced.
Ok, here we go.
All your tools and materials together before starting to have enough time to do the job.
Please note that these are general instructions and contact the appropriate repair manual for your car.
Always think safety first when youWorking around machinery. Classes of glasses to protect eyes and beware of hot objects, sharp objects and dangerous substances. It 'very, very important, never on a car that supported only by a working outlet, always with a solid foundation under the vehicle so as not to impede.
From this point on cleanliness is important. They do not want chips dirt, sand or metal inside the hub.
1 Remove the brake calipers and caliper bridge removalRotor.
2 Remove the bearing cap. This is a press fit and remove the grips with your channelocks and work back and forth until it opens. Ensure that could destroy it.
3 Once the cap is off you see a cotter pin, remove the cotter pin and remove the retaining ring. If the vehicle has a castellated nut, you do not have a ring of security.
4 Remove the channelocks or adjustable wrench, the nut on the spindle.
5 Then, remove the outer wheel bearing andWasher.
6 Slide the rotor or drum from the spindle.
7 Remove the grease seal and remove the inner wheel bearing.
8 Clean all the grease inside the hub.
9 Remove the bearing races from the hub.
10 Take a shot with a narrow tip and place it flat on the back of the race.
11 Tap the race, alternating from side to side evenly and not too excited in the hub.
12 Once it's out, flip the disc or drum over and do the same thingfor other races.
13 Clean the inside of the hub with some rags.
14 Ensure that the spindle is clean as well.
That's all there is to it. As I said before take your time and do not get frustrated, good luck with your project.
