did anyone ever change a wheel bearing hub?

[rugman]

It afew bad pot holes and I am getting a loud vibrating on one side and if i turn the truck to the right a little is start to go away and going straight and turning to the left is bad . I think it is the bearing or maybe the tire bngh bngh ps  WHAT DO YOU GUYS AND GALS THINK

[wb]

the bearing usually fails before the hub.

usually just like a non-drive front car wheel bearing-- jack up, remove tire, dust cap, cotter pin, castle nut, off it comes.

[rugman]

the bearing usually fails before the hub.

usually just like a non-drive front car wheel bearing-- jack up, remove tire, dust cap, cotter pin, castle nut, off it comes.

someone said it is hard to get off. will the bearing make a vibrating sound?

[wb]

grating/vibrating/notgoodbearing noises yes

sometimes the lug nuts are seized I spray w/WD40 and run them off/on each year just to help prevent this

sometimes after disassembly of the axle nut you need to put the tire back on to use it as leverage if the hub doesn't come off readily

[rugman]

what do you mean? put the tire on and pull it off?

[Reckless]

 Could be the bearing race!!

[rugman]

Could be the bearing race!!

what is a bearing race? the hub and bearing is one piece

[Wreckfish]

Go to the link below to a diagram. If you are mechanically inclined the repairing a bad bearing will be no problem.

http://www.easternmarine.com/em_store/tech_info/wheelhub_tech_info.html

[rugman]

 that would be nice if it was that , BUT  it is one piece bearing and hub. just ored one . the auto parts store wants $290.00 for one and went online and having one shiped to my house for $140.00

[wb]

one piece bearing and hub

sounds unusual to me 

[IrishAyes]

What kind of vehicle?

[rugman]

What kind of vehicle?

2001 dodge dokota 4 by 4 pickup

[IrishAyes]

Your's should be similar to this.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_hard_is_it_to_replace_right_front_wheel_bearing_on_2002_dodge_dakota

[rugman]

thanks for all your help, just have to wait on the parts and I will give it a shot . this is why I love this site all the help you need and no hijacking and getting off the trail

[Reckless]

Go to the link below to a diagram. If you are mechanically inclined the repairing a bad bearing will be no problem.

http://www.easternmarine.com/em_store/tech_info/wheelhub_tech_info.html

  Good break down showing race. I dont know of any bearing on an axle that doesnt use a race.

[wb]

Drive axles are usually more complicated than non drive but 1pc sounds weird. Maybe there's no way to get to the race to press it out from the hub, but I can't envision it being 1pc.

[IrishAyes]

Check out the link I put up on my post about 5 up. The hub is one piece with the bearing.

[Duffman]

Rug, PM  me Sat, busy nite 2nite and outta time.

Easy enuff to do.


yes, 1pieces are VERY common.

[rugman]

sent , I  will be on capt ants boat in the am so I sent it today

[ped579]

When you take the hub off and take out the bearings wipe the inside of the hub to get a good look at the race.  Check to see if it is scored if it is your bearings are definitely shot, and should be replaced if not it would be the bearings.

Being they are sending you the whole housing I would make sure that the bearings are packed. By this mean do they have grease within the bearing it self.  I would pick up bearing grease and repack them by hand.

Put a good amount of grease in the palm of your hand and work it into the bearings from the outside in by rolling the bearing and pushing it into the palm of your hand the grease in your hand will be forced into the bearings.  Yes it is messy but take your time and force it in all around and don't take this step lightly.

Grease the race and put everything back the way you took it off.

You should be good to go.