Rear wheel bearing replacement question.

[96743explorer]

when you replace the wheel bearings on a 2006 ford explorer, you press out/ in a new bearing into the old hub assembly right? you dont need to buy a new hub assembly. im going to buy a pair of Timkin bearings on rockauto.com , just wanted to ask because egay has some sellers that sell both the bearings and hubs together. thanks in advance.

 

[Davidm53]

Yes, the bearing is pressed into the hub assy. The original hub is reused.

 

[Explorer_PL]

I replaced one of the rear bearings twice already and reused the hub. Probably the next time I'll get a new hub, but it's optional.

 

[96743explorer]

thanks for the info.

 

[steve6534]

I replaced one of the rear bearings twice already and reused the hub. Probably the next time I'll get a new hub, but it's optional.

Even with a new hub with a bearing already pressed on my understanding is that the bearing still has to be pressed into the knuckle. Is this correct ? In other words I don't think there's a way of replacing a rear bearing without needing a press to complete the job.

 

[Explorer_PL]

You need a press, that's for sure.