first need 21mm socket to remove the wheel nuts
remove the pilot bearing (cv joint nut) 32mm socket
then remove 2 bolts from the shock (17mm socket and wrench too)
1 bolt for the tie rod end 17mm
2 bolts for the ball joint 17mm or 14mm not sure
now you can pull out the whole spindle, with the spindle out of the car then with the hammer strike the center part hard enough so the inner part of the spindle will come out, (strike it for the side of the cv joint)
once the inner part is out with a snap ring tool take out the snap ring and then strike again with the hammer and flat screw driver for the oposite site (strike from the side was supose to be the tire on the spindle so the bearing will came out)
now you have to put the new bearing and everything in place again the same way you do to take it out|||Nice answer but wheel bearing have been bad for a while they seize. Ive had ford bearings that wouldnt move without heat and a press. If you miss with that hammer and nick a spline or damage the hub you'll need brand new parts.
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|||NO YOU DONT take it to a mechanic. Thats something you dont mess with if you have to ask then get real good help. Someone who knows and is standing there with you. Seriously dont try this. Its not a do it yourself job|||You need a shop press and special tools. It cant really be done in the driveway.
Take off the wheel
Remove the brakes
Unbolt the strut
Unbolt the ball joints and tie rods and seperate them
Remove the large cv nut and pull the shaft
Disconnect the wheel speed sensor
Remove the hub carrier from the car, press the hub out, remove the snap ring from the carrier, press the bearing out, press the new bearing in, reinstall the snap ring and press the hub into the bearing.
Grease anything with threads
Installation is the reverse of removal, the main hub nut needs to be torqued to 150-200 foot pounds.
May need a front end alignment when done.
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