Front driver side wheel bearings
Buzzycat
07-26-2006, 11:27 PM
^^ how hard are they to replace, my mom is fixing my sunfire for me.... so I was thinking about being nice and doing her bearing for her..... they want almost 1000 dollars at the dealer.
It is a 2001 Ranger RWD with a V6....thats all I know
It is a 2001 Ranger RWD with a V6....thats all I know
12Ounce
07-26-2006, 11:54 PM
If you haven't replaced bearings before ... I would suggest you just help by finding a reliable mechanic who is not so expensive. I would think $200 would be more than enough to cover this task ... unless the wheel hub or other unusual parts have to be replaced.
Replacing bearings is one of those tasks that "just about everyone can do" ... but only a few will know how to perform the work properly. Not something you want to learn on ... especially your mom's car.
Replacing bearings is one of those tasks that "just about everyone can do" ... but only a few will know how to perform the work properly. Not something you want to learn on ... especially your mom's car.
bychance ford
07-28-2006, 09:05 PM
^^ how hard are they to replace, my mom is fixing my sunfire for me.... so I was thinking about being nice and doing her bearing for her..... they want almost 1000 dollars at the dealer.
It is a 2001 Ranger RWD with a V6....thats all I know
i think 12 ounce is totally correct-if it is 2 wheel drive,the bearing comes out easy after taking the dust cap off ,then the cotter key which holds that cover over the nut.the nut comes off,it is not tight,only snug.the bearing is underneath and you can clean it and re-grease it or get new one for like $10.maybe the problem is in further but maybe not.no way is there alot of $ involved.as to putting the nut back on,you should torque it then back it off a little.i am short on exact info,but just wanted to let you know it is not complex like a front wheel drive-that is a whole different story.
It is a 2001 Ranger RWD with a V6....thats all I know
i think 12 ounce is totally correct-if it is 2 wheel drive,the bearing comes out easy after taking the dust cap off ,then the cotter key which holds that cover over the nut.the nut comes off,it is not tight,only snug.the bearing is underneath and you can clean it and re-grease it or get new one for like $10.maybe the problem is in further but maybe not.no way is there alot of $ involved.as to putting the nut back on,you should torque it then back it off a little.i am short on exact info,but just wanted to let you know it is not complex like a front wheel drive-that is a whole different story.
Buzzycat
07-30-2006, 07:34 PM
hmmm, that makes me think there is more wrong then just the bearing. I know dealers are over priced, but if you are saying 200 bucks at the most.... there must be more involved.
Mark Fowler
08-03-2006, 11:12 PM
hmmm, that makes me think there is more wrong then just the bearing. I know dealers are over priced, but if you are saying 200 bucks at the most.... there must be more involved.
You should have inner and outer bearings. If you were just doing the outer half, that'd be easy. On most cars i've worked on, the brake rotor has to come off and the inner bearings are inside of the rotor. Taking the rotor off involves taking the brake caliper loose first. Before you put the bearings in, you have to get the grease pressed all up in the bearings, or maybe they come pre-greased, that would be handy.
I just got an '89 with 144000 or so on it with a questionable past, so I want to check out the bearings. I assume they could easily put a drag on the vehicle and cause lowered gas milege.
You should have inner and outer bearings. If you were just doing the outer half, that'd be easy. On most cars i've worked on, the brake rotor has to come off and the inner bearings are inside of the rotor. Taking the rotor off involves taking the brake caliper loose first. Before you put the bearings in, you have to get the grease pressed all up in the bearings, or maybe they come pre-greased, that would be handy.
I just got an '89 with 144000 or so on it with a questionable past, so I want to check out the bearings. I assume they could easily put a drag on the vehicle and cause lowered gas milege.
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