changing wheel bearing....

[Cockatoo]

i got a loud howling sound coming from my front left wheel area, the tires or even and balanced. my dad says it sounds like a bad wheel bearing.
any info on replacing one?

 

[LOGJOCKY]

dont know about a 98 but i know 1st gens are easy to change with the right tools. PITA without the right tools

 

[Cockatoo]

ok, what are the right tools?

 

[dreamr]

Wheel bearings on the newer models with IFS are relatively easy. Rather than me trying to explain I suggest taking a look in your haynes manual. Mine describes the process.

Ours are a bit easier than the first gens, cause it is all one sealed hub unit that just slips in rather than bearings to pack. The downfall is that it is a disposable part that will run you between 200 and 250 per side.

 

[Cockatoo]

wow thats a pricy part. ill just let it howl a bit longer, not to anoying yet.

 

[LOGJOCKY]

make sure you dont go too long or it may seize completly while your driving and then u will find urself needing new pants and possibly a new drivers seat as well.