AWD rear tire movement

[06MountaineerPA]

I was replacing the brakes on the rears today and after I tighten the rear lugs. I grabbed the tire and shook it. Its has alot of movement top to bottom. I'm guessing the rear hub bearing is gone. Am I right or is it something else??

 

[Explorer_PL]

Yes, the rear bearing is shot. You can tighten the center axle nut, which will give you few hundred miles of driving and it will get loose again. Gone thru that 3-4 times.

 

[06MountaineerPA]

alright, I'll try and tackle that task of getting the knuckle out. Do I just need the hub bearing or do I also need the Axle bearing? Wanna get everything I need all at once.

Thanks

 

[Explorer_PL]

So far I only replaced just the bearing, and reused the hub.
You can get the whole set (hub + bearing),
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wheel-Beari...er&hash=item27ebfe805b&vxp=mtr#ht_1229wt_1206



but just the bearing was enough for me so far.

You need to take the knuckle to a shop with a press.

It's a PITA job because of the parking brake re-assembly.