Re: Wheel Bearing Install??

From: Tony Troidl (ttroidl@bluefrognet.net)
Date: Thu Mar 27 2003 - 11:25:20 EST


 Don't change the whole hub assmbley! $$$

 you can just buy the bearing and have it pressed into the hub for around
$35!

I've done it myself several times no problems...
Tony.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jared Buckley <j.buckley@insightbb.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 11:45 PM
Subject: DML: Wheel Bearing Install??

>
> Hi,
>
> I have not been to the DML for a while as I have gotten a new mopar toy.
> Anyway, I am needing some advice on wheel bearing replacement ASAP. I
have
> a 97 base model with the 2.5 4 cyl. Obviously a 2wd, with the smaller
> brakes. I have a wheel bearing going out on the left front. I hope to be
> able to get it swapped out this weekend. Here are my questions:
>
> 1. What size is the axle nut?
> 2. Is the rotor pressed onto the hub?
> 3. What else needs to be done other than to take off the axle nut and
swap
> in a new hub/bearing assy?
>
> I plan to put on new rotors and pads while I have it in the air.
>
> Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Jared
>
> 97 Dak
> 92 Daytona IROC
>
>
>



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