2000 Altima Front Wheel Bearing

I've got one of my front wheel bearings that's going bad. I already replaced one of my rear bearings which wasn't that difficult as it came in a single hub assembly that just slide right on. I don't have antilock brakes, so that's not something I need to worry about disassembling. However, I've read that the labor time is typically greater with the front wheel bearings because there is more that needs to be removed to access the actual bearing (i.e. brake calipers, discs, etc...).

Could someone please give me a rough step-by-step process of what is entailed in this? I've never taken apart brake calipers before, so that's pretty much the only thing I'm worried about.

Thanks! :sunglasse

I just bought a Haynes manual for my car and unfortunately there is no explicit instruction on replacing the front wheel bearing. It does describe, at great length, the process of removing the front brake assembly, which I would naturally assume is required to access the inside wheel bearing. Can anyone provide any further insight once the brake assembly has been removed?

Its not in brake section but it is in suspension and steering system section. Look for hub and bearing assembly removal and installation.

Anyway, on side jack stands, remove wheel, remove entire brake caliper with hose attached(remove two bolts) and tie to the strut spring. Remove rotor. Disconnect tie rod and remove two bolts to the strut. So far easy. Now remove the lower ball joint which is very hard to remove and install. Now you have removed knuckle from the wheel. Separate the hub from knuckle and take it to the machine shop to press bearings in.