This video shows how to change a pressed bearing in a Ford, specifically a 95 Ford Windstar, but this method will be similar for all pressed bearing vehicles…
How to Change a Wheel Bearing (long and detailed version)
July 8th, 2013 by admin
This video shows how to change a pressed bearing in a Ford, specifically a 95 Ford Windstar, but this method will be similar for all pressed bearing vehicles…
You dont have to change the hub if it is in good shape but most bearing kits come with it. And you do not need a spring compressor tool. The spring is held onto the strut with a plate on the bottom. The spring never gets touched.
The bearing press piece that fits into the bearing doesnt need to fit snug. The most important thing is that the outside and inside metal of the bearing gets pressed. If you just press the inside lip of the bearing, it will break the bearing and make it even harder to come off (ask me how I know that lol).
Great video, many thanks guys!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for the comment!
I have a 05′ Ford Explorer and need one of the rear bearings replaced. I don’t have the tools to do most of this, so what would a fair price be to pay someone? Also, should I have both rear bearings done?
The rear bearing that went bad might not be a pressed bearing. In that case, you take the wheel off, remove a clip, and pull the bearing by hand. It shouldnt cost that much. That is one possibility but I cant tell you for sure because it could be the inside bearing too which is pressed and harder to get to. Do you know which bearing it bad? Are you paying a friend or mechanic? And you only need to replace one, but the other could be ready to go (all depends)
Great vid – well done – I think I would have used a new split (cotter) pin though as they are cheap and will just be a peace of mind.
Cheers.
Yea, I went back and changed it because I didnt have a cotter pin that fit. Thanks for the tip and thanks for the comment!!!!
This video just saved my wallet.
Do you need to pack grease into the bearing?
No. These are sealed bearings. You cannot see the ball bearings inside so they are pre-lubed. If you can see the bearings then you need to pack them. You smack your hand with grease in it, against the ball bearing opening.
What size socket was the big bolt?
30mm… I added it in the annotations!
What sorcery is this? lol. im glad i now have an idea. but still scared to take on the job. notes. notes. notes. thanks for the vid!!!
You can easily do it as long as you have the right tools. Def need all the tools in the video (except the pneumatic impact wrench). Get a breaker bar, it will help you so much! Plus, the video is a great reference for when you take it apart and put it back together.
Nice video. Did my rear bearing assembly onb my 97 tbird few years back and new front set coming this weekend. Now as dumb as it sounds can you do a quick video on how to set those damn click torque wrenches? I had an old pointer indicator that broke so gonna be using the click torque from autozone but not one person in the store has any clue how to set it and with all the sets of numbers and degrees Im lost on it lol
Yea I can make a how to use a torque wrench video. I wont be able to do so for about 10 days tho.
Thanks bro for showing how its done
No prob! Glad it was helpful!
Thanks mate, highly informative video. Clear and concise. I’ll do the same job this weekend.
Thanks for the comment! Glad the video is gonna help! Good luck!
thanks bro you saved me alot of money and i earned alot of automative knowledge by watching your vids ! youre awesome!
Great! That is my goal! Thanks for the comment!
long video but the best one, please like and subscribe, this is the type of vid we need on youtube.
Thanks a lot man! Comments like this make my day!