Front wheel bearing

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I found out that my front left wheel bearing is starting to go. Is this something I can do myself or do I need to take it to a shop??

Todder

[wallyx5]

You are going to need a shop to do it. The bearings require some kind of fancy tool to remove. It not just a regular press.
I replaced both front bearings. One came off easy the other one was a real pain in the a**.

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Originally Posted by wallyx5

You are going to need a shop to do it. The bearings require some kind of fancy tool to remove. It not just a regular press.
I replaced both front bearings. One came off easy the other one was a real pain in the a**.

Did you replace just the bearings or the flanges too?? An Indy is telling me that I have to replace the flange also for a total of $430 for one side. Seems a bit steep to me.

Todder

[flatlander]

Flanges? Do they mean the hub? It may be that the repair is easier if you replace the bearing and hub together. I've seen the bearing and hub sold together pre-pressed. I've had one side done for about $500 and the other for $300. In those two cases, the bearing and hub were separate. $500 at the dealer, ~ $300 at indy shop.