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Re: Wheel bearing DIY? Posted by magalar [Email] (#1325) [Profile/Gallery] (more from magalar) on Wed, 7 May 2014 20:33:21 In Reply to: Wheel bearing DIY?, Kooch, Tue, 6 May 2014 04:34:34 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
It is indeed a DIY job, but for the experienced DIY...
3 bolts at the back (you need a special Torx socket for them), one big nut outside, and it is gone. However, since the knuckle is aluminum and the bearing assembly is steel, you may encounter some rusted bolts. You then will need heat, brute force, or a cutting tool. Maybe all of them...
You'll also need a sturdy 1/2 inch socket of the appropriate size for the CV nut, the associated ratchet/tommy bar and a 3 or 4 ft long tube to get leverage. Don't forget to get a new CV nut if it is not in the bearing kit. It sould be replaced each time.
Price on these bearings is around 150$ since they are a complete unit, including the trigger wheel that is embedded in the seal and the ABS sensor.
If you never did such a bearing before, I'd let a pro do it for you.
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