Rear Wheel Bearing Change

[Thev5]

Hi All,

I have a noise coming from what I think is the rear nearside wheel. From what I can gather I think the wheel bearing is on the way out.

Would I be right in thinking that you have to replace the hub as well due to the bearing race’s being integrated? I’ve seen some on ebay for £35 - £40 each including delivery. Is that a good price?

I will more than likely do it myself. I will need to get a bearing puller or similar, but do you guy’s have any advice or hints on this?

Many thanks

 

[techie]

Yeah thats it mate. Piece of cake to do. You need a 30mm 12 point (aka triple hex) socket to remove the nut, then once the disc is off just tap it off the stub axle, normally comes off as one unit.

 

[Thev5]

Cool. I saw that AVS do the hex socket for about £7. I'm tempted to do the fronts as well. Looks like I can get both rear hubs for £70'ish. I'm tempted to do the fronts as well. Are the fronts a complete unit, or is the hub and bearing seperate? I think I might spend a little time doing the work and do a guide for it as well.

 

[techie]

Fronts are a seperate bearing that requires a press to put in.

 

[Thev5]

Thanks. I might have a look into that one. I've seen the front bearings and hubs for about £90 all in. As the cars still on the original bearings/hubs and is almost 11 years old with 145k miles, reckon I'll do it. When I do and have some time, I'll post up a guide.