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Wheel Bearing Replacement Safety Tip: Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or closed toe shoes. 1 Secure the vehicle on a level surface. 2 Use a jack to lift up the vehicle. Every vehicle comes from the factory with a jack. To locate and properly use this Jack, see the owner's manual. The owner's manual will inform you where the proper jacking location is. 3 Secure the vehicle with jack stands on both sides for safety before starting any work. The pinch welds or frame rails are the two best locations. Do not rely on the jack to hold the vehicle up while working. Photo may not be specific to your vehicle 4 Before lifting the wheels off the ground, slightly loosen the lug nuts. Then, lift the vehicle and remove the wheels by loosening and pulling off the lugs nuts that are holding the rims on. Find the correct size socket and large ratchet or ti...

Axle Wheel Bearing Hub Replacement Best Practices Always use manufactures recommendations for main axle bear nut tightness Inspect upper and lower  ball joint  dust caps and replace when torn Use OEM replacement parts or equivalent Wheel Bearing Hub Assembly How to Replace an Axle Bearing Hub A lot is riding on your wheel  axle bearings  and eventually they will need to be replaced.    Common symptoms are a  grinding noise  when rolling or turning, squeaking  or rough feel through the steering wheel. Before replacing your front wheel bearing hub, you will have to remove some  brake  components to gain access to the assembly. Safety is very important and extra care should be taken when lifting and supporting your car for service. Note: Before you begin park your car on level ground with the engine off, Set the emergency brake  and wear protective clothing, gloves and eyewear.   Tools and Supplies ...