how to put wheel bearings in

[92 4drexplorer]

i have a 92 ford explorer and need help to put these in i know how to get it apart but from there im not sure if i can never done this before and dont have 400 450 to pay a shop to or if any one lives in md and knows how and would like to make a little extra money you can come and help me thanks dawn

 

[yellowcat]

welcome to the forum

if you can get them apart, you should be able to get them back together. There are some really good threads on here that can walk you through, step by step with good pictures.
If this is your only car, then, probably want someone to at least show you what is up. Make sure everything is cool. Bearings and brakes not done right can be very dangerous. Someone will be along shortly to direct you to a thread, or just type in brakes in the search box. good luck

 

[James909]

Here's a thread you may want to take a look at: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122696

It's more about replacing the rotors but it does cover bearings as well.

 

[Explodr94]

FYI - the bearing driver set that Glacier was using in the thread can be bought at Sears for about $35.00. Unless you have a press, you can pound the bearings in with that tool. It prevents you from damaging the bearing upon installation, (I know you don't need a driver set to get the bearing in, but if you're asking on these threads, better to be safe than sorry). You also did not say if you are using new rotors. When you buy new rotors they usually come with bearing races already pressed in; I don't recommend that you use those races. Glacier showed Timikin bearings in his thread, use the races that come with the Timikin bearings. I bought rotors from NAPA and didn't change the races when I put new bearings in. Passenger side spun an inner bearing, when I got it out - it said Made in China. Just my two cents.