- Lug wrench
- Jack and jack stands
- Socket set
- Hammer
- Pry bar
- Replacement hub and bearing assembly
- Grease
Instructions:
1. Loosen the lug nuts. Use the lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts on the wheel that is attached to the hub and bearing. Do not remove the lug nuts completely at this point.
2. Raise the vehicle. Use the jack to raise the vehicle until the wheel is off the ground. Place jack stands under the vehicle for safety.
3. Remove the wheel. Remove the lug nuts and take off the wheel.
4. Remove the brake caliper. Unbolt the brake caliper from the hub and bearing assembly. Hang the brake caliper out of the way with a piece of wire or rope.
5. Remove the brake rotor. Remove the bolts that hold the brake rotor to the hub and bearing assembly. Pull the brake rotor off the hub.
6. Pry off the hub and bearing assembly. Use a pry bar to pry the hub and bearing assembly off of the spindle. Be careful not to damage the spindle.
7. Remove the old hub and bearing. Once the hub and bearing assembly is off, you can remove the old hub and bearing. To do this, you may need to use a hammer and chisel.
8. Install the new hub and bearing. Press the new hub and bearing assembly into place. Be sure to align the hub with the spindle correctly.
9. Install the brake rotor. Install the brake rotor and bolts. Tighten the bolts until they are snug.
10. Install the brake caliper. Bolt the brake caliper back into place.
11. Install the wheel. Put the wheel back on and put back on the lug nuts. Tighten the lug nuts until they are snug.
12. Lower the vehicle. Lower the vehicle using the jack. Remove the jack stands.
13. Test drive the vehicle. Take the vehicle for a test drive to make sure that the new hub and bearing are working properly.
Tips:
- Be sure to use the correct tools and materials for this job.
- If you are not comfortable doing this job yourself, you can take your vehicle to a mechanic.
- Be careful not to damage the spindle or other parts of the vehicle.
