- Jack and jack stands
- Lug wrench
- Socket set
- Flathead screwdriver
- Pry bar
- C-clamp
- New front wheel bearings
Instructions:
1. Park your car on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Place blocks behind the rear tires.
2. Jack up the car until the front wheel is off the ground.
3. Remove the lug nuts and the front wheel.
4. Remove the brake caliper and hang it out of the way.
5. Remove the two bolts holding the brake dust shield in place, and then remove the shield.
6. Remove the cotter pin and castellated nut from the spindle.
7. Use a pry bar to pry the old wheel bearing out of the hub.
8. Clean the hub and bearing seat.
9. Install the new wheel bearing into the hub.
10. Install the castellated nut and a new cotter pin.
11. Tighten the spindle nut to the specified torque.
12. Replace the brake dust shield and bolts.
13. Replace the brake caliper.
14. Replace the front wheel and lug nuts.
15. Lower the car and remove the jack and jack stands.
16. Take the car for a test drive to make sure the new wheel bearings are working properly.
