legacycentral bbs

Hey, just wondering if these wheel bearings are any good. I am pretty sure it's my rear wheel bearing making alot of noise. Seems like after driving on the highway for a bit the car gets pretty loud. I am pretty sure there is 1 original bearing in the back so I guess it's a good idea to replace it anyways. I remember there is a tool like doctors use to hear your heart beat whats that called?? I think I can use that and spin the wheel then listen for any grinding.

Here is the bearing's I found for cheap which is mainly why I ask how difficult is the job.

ebay link


Mod edit: ericem, please read Dave's post regarding ebay links. Thanks.

Remove the hub from the car (the lateral link bolt WILL be a PITA). Then with a arbor press, press out the bearing. Press in the new bearing and reassemble.

Hardest part of the job will be taking the hub out. I doubt you have a Arbor press (harbor freight has them for 100 bucks) so you'll probably need a shop to press them out for you.

Think it's cheaper to buy the press then get someone to press it for me? only 3 bearing's realistically should have be be replaced at most. Most likely 2.

^^^ I paid 88 bucks for a guy to do it for my rear bearing. I would have rather bought the press. (If I had the space)

If I remember correctlly, we used to charge somewhere around $350 a bearing, parts and labor. And yes, there a huge PITA, and cant imagine doing it without a good quality press.

I have replace 2-3 front bearings.....

I would KILL to have someone do them for me.

If the come out easy, Give Whatever Diety You Worship lots of sacrifice....


Otherwise, you will be cursing!

wheel bearins suck

That's what I'm talkin' about. I have a rear bearing to press out over the weekend. Got a new bearing and seals to replace it with, I'll let you know how it goes.

I want one of those, I just don't have any room in my damn garage.