Replacing Wheel bearings

[Explorer_93]

Hello all,
New member looking for help trying to replace front wheel bearings on a 4x4 93 explorer. Took off tire, caliper and locking mechanism. I'm stuck with the spindle lock nut. Any suggestions?

 

[Rick]

Use the Google search box near the top of the page and type this in - first gen wheel bearings - There is a lot of good info available.

Welcome to the forum

 

[swshawaii]

Please copy pdf's ASAP, need to delete.

http://www.mysporttrac.com/~library/26139/front-wheel-bearings-removal-and-installation.pdf

http://www.mysporttrac.com/~library/26139/front-wheel-bearings-adjustment.pdf

 

[Explorer_93]

Thanks, sws, I copied the docs. I found out I have automatic hubs. Some background; my son drove the explorer for a few years while in school. The truck's bearings went out just before he started his new job so I gave him my old dodge.

He drove the explorer a bit so it seems the locking key is stuck and would not come off, so I cannot remove the adjusting nut. To top it off, I cannot find a 2 3/8" hex socket at my local auto parts, so I might to go the Amazon way and have it shipped.

Thanks for the links. I'll get back with details in a couple of days.