Wheel bearing...Tools needed?
#1
Wheel bearing...Tools needed?
Ok this is a weird request. I have a wheel bearing going out n the xploder and since I am in the middle of South Dakota and renting, I left most of my tools in MN in storage. I need to go out and buy some cheap tools to get buy and I'd rather not buy more than I need. Just give me a basic list. I have a basic set of hand tools, and screwdriver. But I need some large 1/2 Drive sockets and a Breaker bar. Also Anybody got some tips on getting the bearing out without and air chisel? I always had air tools at home so I feel naked here.
Thanks for the help!
~HJ
Thanks for the help!
~HJ
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Originally Posted by zabeard
I dont know where to tell you to start... having no tools and attempting such is crazy... i wouldnt limit the list to just needing these tools only.
~HJ
#6
I did ball joints and a wheel hub in 5 hours. After pulling my shoulder the 500 seems cheap, if your quote included the ball joints.
You will need a 15 mm socket to remove the caliper bracket and the wheel hub. A small pit arm puller or BFH for the tie rod end.
Basicaly its like doing a brake job plus pulling the tie rod end, then 4 bolts for the hub. (breaker bar will be needed) Im not sure what is needed for the explorer hub nut, IIRC the torque is well over 100 ftlbs.
I used an impact on the wheel hub do to the tight space in there plus i had one handy.
I have done it in the driveway with out such things two. Took about 2 hours but I have a PVH truck and need to learn how to remove that damn orange snap ring.
You will need a 15 mm socket to remove the caliper bracket and the wheel hub. A small pit arm puller or BFH for the tie rod end.
Basicaly its like doing a brake job plus pulling the tie rod end, then 4 bolts for the hub. (breaker bar will be needed) Im not sure what is needed for the explorer hub nut, IIRC the torque is well over 100 ftlbs.
I used an impact on the wheel hub do to the tight space in there plus i had one handy.
I have done it in the driveway with out such things two. Took about 2 hours but I have a PVH truck and need to learn how to remove that damn orange snap ring.
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I did the other one last fall 06. It took me about 45 minutes with the right air tools. I am just trying to get a shopping list for the tools to get for it. The $500 is labor only I already have the part and $500 for the amount of work required with the proper tools seems like a rip off. I know my mechanic in MN would charge that much.
~HJ
~HJ
#9
I've never popped the tie rod either, but how do you get a 8 year old rusted in hub out without an air chisel or heat? This is my problem. Ah hell I might as well just pay to have it fixed. I am so sick of broken down cars. The only car that hasn't given me problems in a while is the Cadillac!
~HJ
~HJ
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