Replacement of front wheel bearing

Jul 29, 2004 1 Replies

I am up for a replacment front wheel bearing which, in Oz, is about six times more expensive than for equivalent vehicles. Partly because the bearing is not sold as a separate part but comes with a whole hub. (Also partly because Chrysler screw us on parts in Oz.)



Does anyone know if it is possible to remove the bearing from the hub with a view to replacing the bearing with a generic bearing atr a fraction f the price? Or is it annealed in or otherwise fitted to make removal and replacement impossible?



As I expect the opposite side will also go soon (after less than 100,000 miles of town driving), I am keen to do it for reasonable price. I am still smarting from the replacment $7,000 gearbox I put inj last week.



Colindownunder


I would say the bearing is definitely removable as remanufactured front hub bearings are available for most models. (What exactly is the model anyway?) The questions are; 1) can "you and I" can remove the bearings without damaging the hub? 2) do we have access to replacement parts to fit back into the hub - bearing(s) & seal(s)? 3) can we reassemble the hub without damaging it?

A hydraulic press and the proper information would probably take care of #1 & #3 so that leaves question #2. Know anyone in the bearing supply business?

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