Does the entire drive shaft need to be replaced?
SOURCE: wheel bearing
u have to take the hub off. and press the wheel bearing out. it takes alittle time to do bc u have to take your rotor and brake assembly off to get to the hub.
SOURCE: 1998 ford explorer font end
Has the car been in an accident? You may have to replace the upper ball joints as well. And you will have to get an alignment after that. I would get the tire set correctly before I started changing bearings. Of course it may be that the bearing is so bad that that is what is causing the wheel to lean so badly?
With the car jacked up, can you move the wheel laterally - it should be very tight.
SOURCE: 1997 ford explorer AWD front drive shaft problem...
Try getting a free quote from several reputable shops before deciding to throw down your money on something your not certain of. Im not dissing your mechanic by any means, it doesnt cost anything to get another opinion or two or three....Its your money!
SOURCE: can you replace rear wheel bearings ford explorer
You can replace the bearings. They are available here:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1119697,parttype,1672
You should also be able to buy them at your local parts store.
I recommend buying the Haynes manual. It will help a lot with vehicle repairs
SOURCE: replace front wheel bearings 99 ford explorer
not press fitted, standard tapered bearings, if 4X4 it is a little more involved, just dont misplace any of the smaller parts and you will be fine.
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