[icemanZX3]

I need to replace my front wheel bearings badly..they grind and vibrate and all sorts of nasty crap...


If I just bought new hubs from Ford or somebody that sells them..do the bearings already come installed in the hub or do I have to purchase new bearings from Ford???

also how hard or easy is it to install?

thanks

 

[icemanZX3]

hello??? Is this thing on?

 

[99 ZX2 Sport]

You can buy replacement bearings...
they are pressed into the knuckle...
not a do-it-yourself type of repair.

P.S.
About $23.00 each from Ford...
also, ABS and non-ABS bearings are different.

 

[teamDFL]

In what way are the ABS and non-ABS bearings different?

 

[nordy200]

Unless you have a really good hydraulic press and a lot of bushings, etc. to size for pressing the bearings in or out, and know how to use them, take the knuckle to a machine shop. shouldn't be too expensive. Check torque specs when you reinstall the knuckle.

 

[99 ZX2 Sport]

In what way are the ABS and non-ABS bearings different?

The ABS sensing occurs within the bearing.

 

[icemanZX3]

I dont have ABS so I am guessing its different

 

[icemanZX3]

bump.. if I buy new hubs will they have new bearings in them already???


come on guys I cant stand the vibration and the noise...

 

[zx3 focus racer]

i dont know. go to your ford dealer and ask te parts guy. he should be able to tell ya insted of having zx2 sport do it

 

[99 ZX2 Sport]

The Ford hubs don't come with the bearings...
they have to be purchased separately and
then pressed in to your hubs.......
that's why I mentioned that it wasn't a
"do-it-yourself" project.

 

[zetecwagon]

If you check with KOI they may be able to press them for you, I know some of them in Ky do that kind of service. Let me know if I can be of any help!