Wheel Bearing replacement..

[VR4forlife]

I bought my little brother a 91 Civic Hatch and it has a horrible sound coming from the drivers front area..I thought maybe it was the brake rotor and replaced it..now I am pretty sure it is the wheel bearing..I only have the Haynes manual at this time, and it doesnt even mention a wheel bearing much less how to change it..I purchased the wheel bearing today on my dealer account for $42.00 and I have a press that I can press it out and in with..I just wish I had some instructions on how to do it..anybody know of any online? Thanks for any help.
VR4forlife

[Hilikus Funkin]

there are wheel bearings in the front? Hmmm didnt know that. I thought they were only in the rear for FWD.

[Hilikus Funkin]

nice looking hatch btw, SI right?

[VR4forlife]

Originally Posted by Hilikus Funkin

nice looking hatch btw, SI right?

Thanks, it has undergone some changes since the pic..Tinted the windows etc...gotta purchase wheels after the winter saltfest we have on our roads here in KY..My little brother turned sixteen last month and he is a super kid.. great grades..etc..I wanted him to have a decent car he could mod with his own money in the future..so I am just doing all the basics(tune up, brakes, oil/fluid change etc) but I got to knock this wheel bearing out myself in order to stay within budget to purchase an amp and subs for the hatch. any info would be great..

[kris]

Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove front wheels.
Raise spindle nut locking tab, then remove spindle nut.
Remove brake hose bracket mounting bolts.
Remove caliper and wire aside. Do not allow caliper assembly to hang from brake hose.
Remove brake disc attaching screws, then thread two 8 x 1.25 x 12mm bolts into attaching screw holes to pull disc from hub. When tightening screws, turn only two turns at a time to prevent cocking the brake disc.
Remove speed sensor wire bracket, then the speed sensor from knuckle.
Remove tie rod end cotter pin and nut.
Remove tie rod end using suitable tie rod end remover.
Remove lower ball joint cotter pin, then loosen ball joint nut half way.
Using a suitable jawed puller, separate ball joint and lower arm.
Remove upper ball joint shield, then cotter pin and nut.
Separate upper ball joint from upper arm using a suitable ball joint remover.
Remove steering knuckle and hub assembly by sliding off driveshaft.
Remove hub from steering knuckle using a suitable press.
Remove knuckle ring, circlip and splash guard from knuckle.
Press out wheel bearing from hub using driver No. 07749-0010000, attachment No. 07746-0010500 and base No. 07GAF-SE00401 or equivalents.
Remove outboard bearing inner race from hub.

[VR4forlife]

Thanks for the info..I changed it today and man what a difference..the old bearing was shot...it was an easy job with the picture you posted..

Thanks again..

[CBURKE]

i had the same prob, but i just wanted to put on the skunk2 extened lugs on and you have to press out the hub so you can do this. it sucks!!!