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Location: West Yorks
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Changing a front wheel bearing
Just a quick one, I've seen some write ups but is the above easy to change for a novice?? Thanks
27th Apr 2014 6:50 pm
Comusat
Member Since: 05 May 2013
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I think it's reasonably straightforward.
Wheel off, brake caliper off, disc off, undo the hub end bolt and get the hub off then replace the hub with a new one, and I'd use a new hub end bolt too. Lee
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27th Apr 2014 6:56 pm
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My option was easier
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27th Apr 2014 6:59 pm
Allan_T
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Loosen the hub nut before removing the wheel otherwise you need an assistant to hold the brake pedal down while you undo the nut. A three leg puller also saves time once the four hub retaining bolts have been removed, allows the hub to be removed in a controlled manner.GAP IID Pro Multi Vehicle Defender L316 2007-2015 - Discovery 3 - Discovery 4 - Discovery Sport L550 - Freelander 2 - Range Rover Evoque L538 - Range Rover L322 - Range Rover L405 - Range Rover Sport L320 - Range Rover Sport L494 Electrical Fault Diagnostics
27th Apr 2014 7:07 pm
HughMartin
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
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It's quite easy. If I can do it, you can. I am assuming you are changing the whole hub which is a lot quicker and easier than trying to replace the bearing in the old hub.
The hubs can be quite tricky to move as they rust into the carrier, but you can use a big hammer to free them Cheers Ian
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27th Apr 2014 8:09 pm
disco305
Member Since: 01 Jan 2013
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Don't want to put you of, but it could be tricky, the know how to do is not the issue, you should find
on this site how to do it.
But ... you need a good set of tools, wd40 or equal in good quantity, patience, and time.
It is truly not a difficult job, but you could encounter some difficulty if the hub is rusted stiff with the
drive shaft ( happened to me, 4 hours and good load of imagination and bits and pieces to get the hub
of the shaft , the 4 bolts and the hub carrier where not the problem, getting the hub loos from the shaft
was a other story, taking great care not to damage the shaft ).
So yes if you have some mechanical skills and some equipment.
Else ...
Tony
PS: Front hub and bearing are one piece, no way changing the bearing alone
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