Rear noise from wheel bearings, how do I replace them?

Joseph Murphy

• 61 Answers
• Posted on Nov 24, 2008

SOURCE: 2002 Kia Rio rear wheel bearing passenger side

I'm from the United States, East coast.

SOURCE: rear wheel bearing

SECTION 205-02B: Rear Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual IN-VEHICLE REPAIR Axle Shaft Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .

1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04 .

1. Remove the rear brake disc (2C026). For additional information, refer to Section 206-04 .

1. Remove the differential housing cover (4033) and drain the lubricant. For additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover in this section.

1. Remove the differential pinion shaft (4211).
   1. Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt (4241).
   1. Remove the differential pinion shaft.

1. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the axle shaft groove.
   Remove the U-washer (4N237).
   1. Push the axle shafts (4234) inboard.
   1. Remove the U-washer.

1. CAUTION: Damage to the rear brake anti-lock sensor (2C190) may occur if it is not removed before the axle shaft.
   Carefully remove the rear brake anti-lock sensor. For additional information, refer to Section 206-09A .

1. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
   Remove the axle shaft.

1. Remove the axle shaft (4234). For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft in this section.

1. NOTE: If the wheel bearing oil seal is leaking, the axle housing vent may be plugged.
   Using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing and wheel bearing oil seal.

1. Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing with the specified lubricant.

1. Using the special tools, install the new rear wheel bearing.

1. Lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal.
   • Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.

1. Using the special tools, install the new wheel bearing oil seal.

1. Install the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft in this section.

1. Lubricate the lip of the wheel bearing oil seal
   • Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.

1. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
   Install the two axle shafts.

1. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the axle shaft groove.
   Install the U-washer.
   1. Position the two U-washers on the button end of the axle shaft.
   1. Pull the axle shaft outward.

1. NOTE: If a new pinion shaft lock bolt is unavailable, coat the threads with Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A5 prior to installation.
   Install the differential pinion shaft.
   1. Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the case lock bolt hole.
   1. Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt.

1. Install the differential housing cover and fill the rear axle with the specified lubrication. For additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover in this section.

1. Install the rear brake anti-lock sensor. For additional information, refer to Section 206-09A .

1. Install the rear brakes. For additional information, refer to Section 206-04 .

1. Install the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04 .

1. Lower the vehicle.

SOURCE: Rear Wheel Bearing Repair; 2005 pontiac aztek

Remove the brake caliper
Remove the disc, (rotor)
Remove the 34mm nut on the axel shaft
Remove the three (3) bolts from the back side
You will need a wheel puller (three jaw will work well)
Place the puller over the hub and tighten, this will push the shaft out of the hub. Now you have to pull the hub assy. out of the mounting bracket. I found hitting each side,of the hub with a lead hammer to work well. Don't forget to disconnect the ABS senser on the back side of the hub assy.
Do not over tighten the 34mm axel nut when you install the new assy. If you use an impact whrench on it you will damage the bearing.

SOURCE: Procedure for replacing rear wheel bearings 2000 Forester

i'm assuming you don't have a hubshark,this is a tool that will alllow you to remove the bearing while the knuckle is attached to the car,you may be able to rent this tool at a auto prts store .if not you need to remove the entie knuckle,first remove the trailing arm bolt,then the lateral link bolt{long and stubborn bolt},disassemble the brake shoes and parking brake cable,abs sensor if equipped the knuckle to strut bolt{no marking necessary they are not eccentric} then you need a to use or borrow a press to remove hub and bearings good luck

SOURCE: how do i replace the rear wheel bearing on my peugeot 206

wheel off remove the tin cap in the centure of the hub undo the big nut put the wheel back on with just 2 bolts finger tight so you can pull the hub off.once the hub is off take the 2 wheel bolts back out.now look in side the hub were the big nut was and you will see a sir clip take that out.then use a socket and a bench vice to press the old bearing out.use the socket and bench vice to put the new bearing back in.