Learn to replace a pressed wheel bearing in a Ford, specifically a 95 Ford Windstar, but this method will be similar for all pressed bearing vehicles.
The main steps are to take off the spindle nut, tire, brake caliper, and rotor. Then remove the bolts from the lower control arm ball joint, tie rod, and strut. Remove the steering knuckle, then press out the bearing and hub/spindle. Then press in your new bearing and hub/spindle. This job is a little more complex but can still be easily done by any amateur mechanic. You will save $400-1000 depending on your vehicle.
Here is how to Replace a Hub Bearing Assembly (rear wheel drive): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04AyCYIUEWQ
Here is how to Replace a Hub Bearing Assembly (front wheel drive): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe_WtKIKlYA
Bearing Press Tool: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AZABHLQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00AZABHLQ&linkCode=as2&tag=chri0e2-20&linkId=EIBAN5P55H2K2M5C
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17 thoughts on “How to change a wheel bearing short and fast version”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Business Raptor says:

    I know its super late but if you freeze your new bearing overnight at least it will shrink a tiny amount and fit back into the hub easier! U joints and ball joints will be easier too! Ever since I learned this ive had no trouble getting bearing or joints back in!

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Just Chris says:

    Quick and dirty!! Thank you!! Do you have a video describing the process to remove an inner wheel bearing from the driver side front of a 2000 nissan frontier?

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John says:

    I sooooo wish it were that easy for me. Mine was on a much newer vehicle, axle nut, frozen on and stripped completely in the process 2 strut bolts, frozen on, had to drill out both bolts, Lower control arm bolt, frozen on. Stripped the nut in the process. Installed new hub assembly and bearing that I had to pay to press, that unit failed 4 days later, stripped the new CV joint I just put on, wrecked my rotor and brake pads. Had to remove the bearing and hub assembly to return to the store, they have no more in stock to replace with, now have to go to another store and get the unit, go back home and reinstall, still waiting on another new CV axle and this entire time I have been without a vehicle, this has been an absolute nightmare and has made me decide to NEVER EVER EVER work on my own car again ๐Ÿคฌ

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Smith says:

    Needed this. Thanks

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nutorious Clown says:

    Started from the bottom now we here

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars bitter truth says:

    saving this video incase if i need to replace on my landcruiser or corvette

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars bitter truth says:

    You're the man budd

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lunar Twilight says:

    Very good video. Be aware if your re using the hub, often the old inner race gets stuck to the hub and it has to be pressed or cut off! But you had a new one ready to go!

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Steve W says:

    I know this is a really old video but I loved it. Hope your still doing mechanics ๐Ÿ˜Š

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars abdullah al-turck says:

    You have come a long way watching this is painful compared to your videos nowadays lol keep up the good work brother

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ernesto Eide says:

    I finally saw your face! Good to put your face in the voice. Thank you for your videos. It saves me thousands on repairs.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MrGT says:

    Holy smokes!!! I didn't realize it was that much work for a wheel bearing!! Yikes. Great job

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Fernando Pacas says:

    Excellent ways to show how should be replaced bearing!!!!

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jdm fans!! says:

    Do I have to replace the spindal and the bearing!? Or can I just change the bearing? Thanks

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jdm fans!! says:

    Dude you just save me 150 on labor!! Thanks ๐Ÿ‘

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Haas M says:

    Lol all these years and I finally saw him!!!๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Julio flores says:

    I just did both side on 16 chevy trax, you make look easy, but is not easy(Not imposible)

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