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Feb 15, 2005 | 02:46 PM

yung98gsr

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how do install wheel bearings

I think my wheel bearing on the front passenger side is going bad. When I turn left it makes a droning noise. I have had a wheel bearing go bad in my 88 integra and it cost $250 to replace. I was wondering if it is possible to do it yourself. Are the fronts harder or easier than the rears to replace? Do I need to replace both sides up front or just the one going bad? thanks.

Feb 15, 2005 | 03:08 PM

Dan GSR

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Re: how do install wheel bearings (yung98gsr)

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=720159

requires a press, something that most ppl don't have at their house

<--- this nut has a 20 ton press

Feb 15, 2005 | 03:14 PM

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Re: how do install wheel bearings (yung98gsr)

gonna need access to a press, have to press the hub out of the bearing, the bearing out of the knuckle, probably press the inner race of the bearing off the hub; then press a new bearing in and press the hub into the bearing. The rears are much easier.

Feb 18, 2005 | 09:10 AM

yung98gsr

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Re: how do install wheel bearings (strikeback03)

So I am guessing that I can't do it myself, so how much would it cost to get it fixed? Do I need both sides replaced or just the damaged side. If I don't take care of this wheel bearing soon will it mess anything else up like warp your brakes or something. thanks.

Feb 18, 2005 | 09:28 AM

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Re: how do install wheel bearings (yung98gsr)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by yung98gsr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So I am guessing that I can't do it myself, so how much would it cost to get it fixed?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I don't know how mechanically inclined you are, but you could just pull the knuckle and then have the bearings taken out and put in for like $30 at a shop.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by yung98gsr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Do I need both sides replaced or just the damaged side. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I would definately do both sides. The other side could go at any time because they have the same mileage.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by yung98gsr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> If I don't take care of this wheel bearing soon will it mess anything else up like warp your brakes or something. thanks.</TD></TR></TABLE>

YES! Worst case your wheel could come off or lock up. I rode on mine for about an hour after it started making noise and when I jacked the car up the rim teetered side to side about an inch. Not good. This is not something to mess with.