2wd front wheel need to replace bearings or hub assembly which is best

the four axle nuts, 98 ft lbs, tighten in criss-cross pattern.
The hub nut/wheel bearing, 148 ft lbs, use new nut, don't let vehicle weight sit on the ground while torqueing, it could damage the wheel bearing.
If I left something out, give me a holler.

There are a number of videos...
For RWD front hubs. (F250 will just have larger bolts.)

How To Install Replace Front Wheel Bearing Hub Assembly 2004-08 Ford F150
For 4x4 front hubs.

Ford Super Duty hub bearing replacement Driver side

Install front wheel bearing hub assembly on a ... - YouTube

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... Install front wheel bearing hub assembly on a 2003-2014Toyota 4Runner .... Pressing a 2005 and up Toyota Tacoma,4Runner, FJ Cruiser 2WD or 4WD ... How to Remove & Replace a Toyota 4x4 Manual Locking Hub ...
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try checking the cv ("U") joints for the front drive

old post, but you are first to say front. many others fail to say end of car.

is your car 4wd, as 2wd is different rules. so...??????

I toss coin land on 4WD.

2000 front wheel bearing

got it.

the 2000 year, is important.

this year is the last year, before non untized hubs.

http://www.fixkick.com/hubs/FW_BEARINGS.html#newer



my posts is for stock cars. only, and USA spec, cars.

other countries, evolve this in different years.



2000 (never 2001+)

fsm quotes

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.



2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   
   
   
   • Front wheel
   
   
   
   • Brake caliper and rotor
   
   
   
   • Locking hub or hub drive flange, if equipped,(it is)
   
   
   
   • Hub grease cap, if equipped
   
   
   
   • Wheel speed sensor, if equipped (ABS)
   
   
   
   • Wheel bearing lockwasher
   
   
   
   • Wheel bearing locknut (ring) and inner washer
   
   
   
   • Wheel hub and bearing assembly (slide hammer?)
   
   
   
   • Wheel hub oil seal
   
   
   
   • Wheel bearing oil seal
   
   
   
   • Snapring
   
   
   
   



3. Press the wheel bearing and race out of the hub.

reverse is same but the lock ring must be set

to 123-180PSI. stop tightening above 123 at first alignment hole in lock ring..

Johny brown is wrong.... the 2005 ford f150 2wd requires a rotor/bearing assembly it is really really easy to change...... jack it up remove wheel, 18 mm wrench to remove caliper mount... then remove spindle cotterpin and nylon nut (26mm? ) with any luck the rotor/bearing /hub will pull right off ...if not a make shift lever/puller should do the trick.... I actually had a bearing frozen on the spindle that i used heat and a small 3 jaw puller to get the bearing free.... if everything goes smoothly you should be done in less then 30 min

replace the bearing or wheel hub assembly.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 2wd Models NOTE: Refer to wheel bearing service and bearing preload adjustment procedures found in Section 1.

1. Raise the front of the truck and support it with safety stands. Remove the wheels.
2. Remove the brake caliper and suspend it with wire, out of the way. Remove the caliper torque plate if equipped.
3. Remove the dust cap and then remove the cotter pin, lock washer (if equipped) nut lock and nut.
4. Pull the hub/disc assembly off the spindle with the outer bearing. Don't let the bearing fall out.
5. Pry the inner oil seal out and remove the inner bearing. To install:
   
6. Clean and inspect the bearings and outer races.
7. Using a brass drift and a hammer, drive out the bearing outer race. Press a new one into position.
8. Pack the bearings with grease until it oozes out the other side. Coat the inside of the hub and cap with grease.
9. Position the inner bearing into the hub, coat the oil seal with grease and press it into the hub.
10. Press the hub assembly onto the spindle and install the outer bearing and thrust washer.
11. Install the hub nut. Turn the hub a few times to seat the bearings and then loosen the nut until there is 0mm axial play. Using a spring tension gauge, check that the preload (with new grease seal installed) is 2.2–6.4 lbs. (9.8–28.4N)
12. Install the lock-nut, new cotter pin and hub grease cap.
13. Install the brake torque plate. Install the brake caliper.
14. Install the wheels and lower the truck.

4wd Models The hub and bearing service procedures for a 4wd models are basically the same as those for a 2wd version, with the exception of removing the free running hub assembly and the bearing preload adjustment. Refer to Sections 1 and 7 for additional information. Adjust the preload after the wheel bearing is replaced or the front axle assembly is reassembled. BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT

1. Thoroughly clean all parts and pack the wheel bearings.
2. Apply grease to threaded portions of the spindle, grease seal lip and wheel hub.
3. Tighten the wheel bearing lock-nut with a socket and torque wrench to 58–72 ft. lbs. (78–98 Nm).
4. Rotate the hub in both directions a few times to seat the bearings. Loosen wheel bearing lock-nut.
5. Retighten the lock-nut to 0.4–1.1 ft. lbs. (0.5–1.5 Nm).
6. Turn wheel hub several times in both directions.
7. Retighten the lock-nut to 0.4–1.1 ft. lbs. (0.5–1.5 Nm). Fig. 1: Exploded view of the front axle assembly — 2wd models
   Fig. 2: Removing the bearing outer races
   Fig. 3: Packing the wheel bearing with grease
   Fig. 4: Pack the lip cavity of grease seal with grease
   Fig. 5: Exploded view of the front axle assembly — 4wd models
   
   
8. Measure wheel bearing axial end-play. The wheel bearing end-play specification is 0.
9. Install lock washer by tightening the lock-nut within 15–30 degrees.
10. Turn wheel hub several times in both directions. Wheel bearing should be seated correctly.
11. If necessary, measure wheel bearing preload. NOTE: Measure wheel bearing preload with a spring-type gauge; measure at wheel hub bolt, with tire removed. The hub assembly should rotate with 1.6–4.7 lbs. (0.73–2.13 kg) of pressure.
    

buy an older truck to answer question all newer model vehicles have gone to a hub/flange bearing assembly these bearing setups handle loads without or very minimum variance, when you go into a cornering situation these bearing setups give you a steady and consistent track thus a better handling vehicle now instead of cleaning and repacing tose old cone and race style bearings you just unbolt hub assembly and any related abs sensors and bolt on new

Yes, it should work, all the better most 4x4 parts are a lot more heavy duty !

It is possible but i do reccomend changing the bearing races in the hub when you do it to prevent any premature wear on your new bearings. A new hub/rotor assembly will come with new races installed if that makes it any easier.