Front Wheel Bearings

[DennO]

Okay, Once again I have another question.
How difficult is it to change the front wheel bearings in a 2001 4x4 XLT/3.0L-6Cyl?
Is this a task that requires a rocket scientist or can this be done by myself?
I'm certainly not afraid to get down & dirty to get a job done. I'm just concerned whether or not I'm qualified or it has to be done by a professional mechanic.
Will the new bearings have to be removed and/or pressed in with a special device and will they new bearings be packed in some sort of grease?

Once again. Thank you in advance.

[Johnny Mullet]

I am not 100% sure, but I think the entire hub/bearing assy is replaced as a unit on that. You will need an impact gun to remove the axle nut, but if it is an entire unit (check parts store) then you can do it!

[DennO]

Thanks Johnny.

I have the impact wrench.

I'll ask about the bearing at the parts store to see if its one unit.

If it is I'm all over it.

Thanks again.

[muff34]

Just don`t re-install the new one using an impact gun.

[DennO]

Thanks buddy on the re-install tip. The only reason I would ever use the impact wrench would be to zip a nut down on a bolt. I have a torque wrench that get's the job done just fine. Is there an approx. spec. in ft/lbs for the bearing or is snug tight going to work?

Once again, Thanks.