How to Change a Wheel Bearing (short and fast version)
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- Learn to replace a pressed wheel bearing in a Ford, specifically a 95 Ford Windstar, but this method will be similar for all pressed bearing vehicles.
The main steps are to take off the spindle nut, tire, brake caliper, and rotor. Then remove the bolts from the lower control arm ball joint, tie rod, and strut. Remove the steering knuckle, then press out the bearing and hub/spindle. Then press in your new bearing and hub/spindle. This job is a little more complex but can still be easily done by any amateur mechanic. You will save $400-1000 depending on your vehicle.
Here is how to Replace a Hub Bearing Assembly (rear wheel drive): • How to Replace a Wheel...
Here is how to Replace a Hub Bearing Assembly (front wheel drive): • How to Replace a Front...
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Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Thanks a lot man!!! I really appreciate the comment! I try really hard to make it clear, concise and interesting to watch!
One advice. Wen you tight the 200 nm bearing . You can tight in another side to make torque down with your body. And not damage your back. :D
@@RicardoSantos-dm4cj - For the lighter folks, do NOT stand on the bar. That can get you injured if the bar slips off, if you slip off, or if the nut moves (as you hope) and you then lose your footing. The bar can hit you in each of these scenarios, with the latter two involving your full body weight against a hard object.
It’s awesome seeing such an old video from you, Chris. You’ve made so much progress over the years and yet your early videos are still great. Keep up the awesome work.
Probably the only Chris fix vid, where you only just see his face
Actually there's an older video of his about gift ideas, you see his full face, unless he deleted it now
first time i seen his face😂 ruined the image i thought he would look like
patricknbrooks11 ikr i though he looked more younger 😂
@@patricknbrooks11 He looks exactly like Dr.Doom now, has a pretty awesome steel mask
I was thinking the same...lol
Chris hasn't changed a bit in all these years and I love it
Thanks a lot! I try to make it interesting, to the point yet informative. I have an audience of people who have never changed their oil to expert mechanics so it is a tough balance! Hopefully it helps everyone!
Hey Chris, love the channel and just want you to know how much of a difference you really do make on people's lives. Thank you sir and keep up the great work 👍
How far you've come in 10 years.
vintage chris fix, using a pipe wrench lol!
haha, exactly.
Vintage me too.
Still comes out for none plumbing situations sometimes.
How about the claw hammer?
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@@spettro9 it's always useful in the automotive business lol
Getting the job done👍
Not an easy job, but a straightforward, totally doable one. Thanks Chris!
I love it that you do your stuff in the driveway like a average joe.
It'd probably take me a week to do this... but it's nice to know it can be done in a driveway.
that's why mechanics overcharge anyone and sometimes talk nasty....not too happy with youtube
I'm on day three now. With zero experience with bearings I'm still trying to get the old bearing out.... I'm ready to admit defeat
@@natetalamante6635 it's easy lol
You should see if there's a DIY repair shop jear you, if you need access to a lift or special tools
@@BT-dl8kq yeah after day 6 or so lol
Great videos Chris. A super simple tip for replacing bearings that a friend passed on to me: Heat expands, and cold contracts. If you put your bearings in the fridge the night before, and use a torch, heat gun, or even just leave your receiving part out in the sun, the replacement bearing will drop right in with no trouble. Doesnt help get the old one out, but good time savings on the reassembly. Hope this helps. Keep up the good work.
Thanks! Good idea with the cold/hot but I would get in a lot of trouble if someone found the bearing in the freezer lol
Before " Hey Guys, ChrisFix Here"
And before he knew the difference between a socket and a ratchet.
And when he called a spline a spindle.
And a nut a bolt
CZcams money make$ you $ay "HEY! GUY$! CHRIS FIX'$ HERE!”
@@bruh5924 WoW a year later and A “KAREN” POPS OUT OF NOWHERE. Hope you taken your meds today KAREN. 🤣😂
I'm 70 years old and you've got my respect I've worked on corvettes I've pulled engines out of transmissions but these newer cars nowadays are something else and I read some of the comments and it said that this is an older video, Kudos to you my young friend, You're a hell of a mechanic and it doesn't seem like you're afraid to tackle anything, Keep up the good work I've watched a lot of your videos, They are very informative, Bless you young man. I was A fair 2 middle and shade tree mechanic, You make Miss the old days. Peace🖖✌
leave it to chris. after approximately 6 hours of research on replacing half of my front end on my car, over the course of the last 4 days, i find exactly all of what i’m looking for, in a 12 minute video. perfectly explained and extremely helpful, even after 9 years.
Only two CZcams mechanics I ever listen to is ericthecarguy and ChrisFix. I don't pay attention to many others!! That's for the last 5 years of my mechanical hobbying
Haha, thanks! I try to teach people how to fix stuff the right way! I am glad you enjoyed the video!
Does the magnetic part of bearing always face towards the car? Thanks
You did a very pro job on the bearing change..If any of you noticed he cleaned the rust off all mating surfaces and threads because that's the way it was assembled at the factory no rust, no dirt, very good !
Best video out there for wheel bearing replacement.
hay buddy, great job keep them coming. just one tip I learned I'd like to pass to you, the tie rod, flip the castle nut and leave it flush to tap out the tie rod end, that way if you have to tap it kinda hard you don't damage the threading. I use that as much as possible now because I have had problems before. thank you so much for your videos, they help plenty, bad are easy to understand even for beginners.
Yea, those are cake to do. These pressed on bearings are tough. They make it so complicated... Its good that yours is the bolt on type!
i cant honestly say this video not only helped me but also inspired me to do this job myself. was difficult and i broke a socket wrench but I'm glad i did it myself. thank you Chris, couldn't have done it without you
Awesome!! This is exactly why I make videos! I am glad that you found the video helpful and were able to do it yourself!
ChrisFix thanks man. This was my first DIY fix. That accomplished feeling is still fresh as well as the cuts.
Thanks for the video man. Seems that in every forum 9/10 guys will say "mind as well change the whole hub you're not savingmuch money etc" for whatever reason. Fact is, wheel bearings are CHEAP compared to the whole hub. It will be a couple hundred dollars saved for me doing it this way. People make this repair seem so daunting but you've shown us that with the right tools it is simple enough for us driveway mechanics to do. Thanks!
Thanks again Chris fix. Your knowledge and experience level is very much appreciated.
Keep informing the people...
Thanks for the vid! definitely helped me out with mine. I actually destroyed my first wheel bearing when i tried pressing the hub into the bearing by not placing the press plate against the races of the bearing, but instead on the knuckle, thus ruining it. But my 2nd attempt went much better after watching your video.
Wow, as an experienced videographer, I must say you're not only handy with mechanics, but you did a great job with the camera work and editing! Camera was well focused and steady (rather refreshing, compared to many other CZcams mechanics). Well done. :)
baileywhanau Thank you! I work hard to get the camera angles right, keep the camera steady, and just provide overall good video quality! Glad you enjoyed the video!
You cannot dislike his videos, even if they are new or old! This is maybe the best youtuber you will ever see. He is my favorite one and also my inspiration, he is one of the reason I started my channel, teaching people different stuff! Thumbs up, Chris!
This reminds me of my days of when I just dreamed of working In a shop. I watched this video when it was new.
I actually had that same impact,it was my first. I bought it to replace a damaged subframe that got bent in an accident. Saved myself a not of money. Used that impact for years,until I got better. Well worth the ~$50 I paid.
Would like to thank you. You are part of the reason I got into cars. Your videos helped me learn.
really great tutorial, thanks bro. i was thinking of doing a 4 lug to 5 lug conversion on my car, and this is very enlightening towards accomplishing that.
Chris thank you so much for all you’re great tutorials. You’ve been a super great help! All the best to you! Thanks a million.
hey Chris, keep up the good work. I really appreciate all your videos. I recently started working on my own car thanks to how easy you make the job look. Im now servicing my car on my own. thanks again.
So great that everything just pops right off and not stuck in there
Dude, VERY informative! Thanks!
You are welcome! Glad it was helpful!
This is a really good video. I would like to add that once the axle is removed from the hub after disconnect the lower ball joint and Tie rod end, you can just re-connect the knuckle to the lower ball joint and do all the pressing with the special tool. This helps hold the knuckle assembly while doing all the press work.
I found also having at least 1 strut bolt attached to the knuckle helps with stability
It's funny to go back on your videos and see the mistakes we all made when we were first staring off with cars. Easy to see you've come a long way!
The luchador champ of DIY mechanics.
If you need to replace a wheel bearing hub assembly, check this video: czcams.com/video/04AyCYIUEWQ/video.html
where did u get the tool to compress bearing, do u remember how much it cost you?
The link to the bearing press is in the description.
+ChrisFix $100 daayum
+Error01 you get it back "rental"..
Chrisfix what's the name for that tool you use to tork I keep forgetting the name lol
hola cris hermano desde n de s Colombia gracias por compartir tus conocimientos. yo grabo tus videos y los veo en mi celular... gracias. Aunque no hablo ni leo inglés. entiendo perfectamente lo tu haces...excelente
You the main doc.... for any operation love how you have the proper teaching for the rest of us to every detail you the man Chris..
Best bearing replacement video on CZcams, perfectly explained, lit, and detailed and short
Nice video but you were killing me with the pipe wrench lol That was hilarious!!!
Found it! Ha! Thank you for all of your great knowledge.
I have way better videos than this haha thanks!
You’ve come a long way since this video son and this shows us that we don’t need a lot of fancy tools although a press set would be nice. Well done
By far the best vid I’ve seen that shows step by step. Good job
ChrisFix your a total badass!!
before watching your vidz i couldnt be bothered learning about how to maintain my car. then after watching a few clips i realized general upkeep on my vehicle is something i can do in my spare time. youve also saved me about 3k so far.
thanks Chrisfix...absolute legend dude!!!
+CTA 191 Awesome man! That is what I like to hear!
Thanks ChrisFix. I learn a lot from watching you videos. You video tutorials are very straight forward and easy to follow and learn from. Keep up the good work.
You do explain better than anyone out there,..very simple and informative
chris....ur videos r worth of watching .....always thumbs up
You did some great editing. Torquing something down to 200lbs will make you say some bad words. lol
What impresses me the most on this video are the tools he is using. I have done this for many years using snap on, mac and proto tools. I take my hat off to you for getting the job done with the tools at hand.
You know this is old not nearly as enthusiastic as I n his later vids. Lol. Love your videos. Just did the super coolant flush on my work car. 1995 Toyota Tercel. It's never been changed lol.. What a freaking difference it made. Thanks.
your voice soothes me
+Pierce Starcraft Awesome!
Great job with the video instructions.
I just want to point out that with that type of lower ball joint you need to line up the groove in its pin with the hole for the bolt so the bolt can pass through.
When pressing the hub back into the bearing the rear plate needs to press against the center of the bearing so it doesn't separate the center sleeve. If the plate is only against the rear of the knuckle the hub will push the inner bearing sleeves apart. I learned this the hard way on my first attempt at this. :(
I would also like to add that we should never pull on the cv shaft once it is out as this will dislodge the cv joint and may need to open the boot to get it back together.
I know you knew what you were doing, but for the first timers, it may be missed.
Love your videos Chris! Best instructional videos on CZcams hands down.
Thanks a lot!
My hero! We did not know there was a metal clip behind the hub assembly to remove, we actually thought that the new bearing/race was too big. We also only removed the lower control arm and not the tie rod and strut. We also were sold a bearing race puller tool by O'Reillys but its definitely not what you were using in the video. Chilton manuals are impossible to find anymore so i was doing this blindly. I'm so grateful for this video.
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3:56 never tap on the threads of the tie rod with a hammer, you'll mushroom the them. rap on the steering knuckle instead. also, I would put anti-seize on the splines on the cv shaft. otherwise good work, bravo!
Brass hammer suggested- if yer whackin' the post of tie rod with a hammer.
Ide say never tap any thread with a metal hammer , maybe a wood hammer only or a soft soft metal hammer, maybe rubber mallet. I've ruined threads via metal hammer mallet
Oh dude! I just made this mistake yesterday! 🤦🏻♂️ I have to buy a new tie rod now because the bolt and nut are completely stuck and just spin...😬
You have come a long way watching this is painful compared to your videos nowadays lol keep up the good work brother
Good job on providing us with info to where to get the necessary tools to get the job done :)
Great stuff Chris thank you, any way you could list the tools needed for this project. So I can go ahead and complete this project
marcos rodriguez year please list tools, see a few things I don't have
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Thanks, I'll try bones reds
I always get excited when I come to youtube to learn how to fix a car problem and you have a video on it. Thanks!
Chris u make me feel like going outside poppin the hood n lookin to fix something, every time I watch a vid. Thanks for passing car knowledge to other ppl!
were did you get that wheel bearing press tool at and what brand is it? Thanks
Look on EBay or get a loaner from a local car parts place.
There's a link in the videos description
Harbor freight has that same wheel bearing press
I made the mistake of going to Pep Boys to have them replace a bad wheel bearing on a 98 Toyota Corolla. I had assumed up to this point that a hydraulic press was required to do the task, but I don't have one. This video and Harbor Freight Tools has shown me that I could have saved some money and done it myself. Additionally, for what Harbor Freight charges for 12 ton presses, I could have bought one and still saved money. Funny thing though, Pep Boys did a terrible job of it, and now I have a brand new bad wheel bearing again. I will buy a new bearing and replace it myself. Forget Pep Boys.
sorry man. did you end up replacing them?
Notofsoundmind - The bearing on that vehicle was relatively easy to remove. Some are corroded in and even a 12 ton press may not get it out, or might work if you apply a torch to heat the knuckle. Sometimes you even have to destroy the whole bearing and saw and pry out one piece at a time.
Stinky Cheese I haven’t really had to cut that many but yes up north especially they can get stuck like chuck. If they’re THAT bad just take the knuckle to a machinist.
Meh once you start involving a machinist you might be as well off to check pricing on new and junkyard parts. If the price isn't that high you might as well attack it yourself then if you screw it up, then you KNOW you're going to replace it.
Stinky Cheese Stinky Cheese the most I’ve ever paid at a machinist is 100$ to remove hub and bearings from the knuckle and press new bearing and hub back in on two knuckles but I guess that could vary place to place. Most of them come out just fine though so it’s worth a try yourself especially if you have an impact and the time.
Just left my local autozone, they want a full $200 to rent this tool and told me I can return it after paying full price for it. I have to get this done on my car without the tool to press in with. Thank you for your videos! 🙂
Chris, you’re the best bro. Thanks for all you do!
thanks. great review for a good reminder to myself as to why I am going to pay a mechanic and not do it myself!
+Wallace Rose lol, glad the video was helpful!
great video but next time put the castle nut on then hit the tie rod end. risk mushroom the bolt
+1^
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Rubber hammer works better
that was my only complaint.
oh and he pulled abs sensor after he popped axle.. which.. is a backwards.
great job, nicely explained, practical, to the point. I look forward to more videos from you
I finally saw your face! Good to put your face in the voice. Thank you for your videos. It saves me thousands on repairs.
geeze this is far from being easy!
Lol it's not difficult. It's been two years, did you get it done yet?
Turning wrenches, is just a little bit harder, than pushing pencils. There's a tool for everything!
Quick comment, don't hit the threads when removing the tie rod, hit the side of the knuckle where it goes in; and buy a new pin, don't reuse them.
+jcv1995 Thanks for the tips!
Ya. Leave the castle nut on a bit & whack that instead.
GREAT VIDEO AMIGO, NOT ONLY THIS ONE BUT,.........ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS ARE THE BEST. EASY AND CLEAR TO UNDERSTAND.
your the best teacher for this stuff dude i have fixed almost everything on my car my self with your help thanks dude
this guy knows how to do stuff however, he called a "socket" a "ratchet", he called the "wrench" a "socket", he called the "nut" a "bolt"
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@I Identify As Black wow. first of all, its nice you identify as black. im going to guess is socket identifies as a ratchet and his nut identifies as a bolt. secondly, yes, i can see what he is using. i was stating the obvious whyyyyyy? to get dumb shits like yourself to say something at me which you stating your comment says you couldnt tell the difference in anything either
he also calls the snap ring a C-clamp lol but oh well, we should all know I suppose. he almost had it. C-clip would have been right even, they have many names, just not C-clamp since that is a tool.
Man this looks like it's going to be a fucking headache
John Biddle It is, but it's well worth it. It'll feel like you are driving an electric car afterwards. No more howling noise !
Try having the nut inside of your subframe brake from the weld, so it's either you cut out the subframe to replace a control arm that has snapped, or you don't have a car to drive.
The hardest part is getting the two C clips out. if you got a press & all the other right tools & skills. it's not to bad of a job. i doing some right now...LOL. & the C clips R giving a really hard time. lol. don't have three hands.
Nate White he left out the step where your pliers slip off the clip and it goes flying followed by a string of expletives. this is usually repeated 2 or 3 times
you can use a pair of special C clip snap on plier's with a flat head screw driver & a hammer to break them loose & get them compressed & out of the slot. & get them out. on my 1995 Acura integra GSR special edition . & i spray & soak some PB blaster on the C Clips which is what i use to get those off once you get them out which is the hardest part. putting them back in is easy with the Special C lip plier's cause there not rusted & froze in place.
Yesterday I replaced the driver side hub assembly and today I did the passenger side on a nissan rogue 2011 it was the first time for me to do this, thanks to watching your videos on how to do it I saved $1000 dollars since the pep boys shop wanted to charge 600 for each side
chris your a great guy ! all your vids are well explained , you show everything clearly and we even get to see your face for a second in this one ! keep making them please. thanks the batman.
Dood u r a fuking badass
+Earl Ross Thanks man!
ChrisFix this was my first video I saw of you. I wanted to see how to clean my longboard bearings and your video came up, and now you've helped me with my car's
citrus cleaner. soak them in it for 10 mins, then dry them off. finally oil them.
Adam Major lol thanks yeah I saw video that explained that I can't remember the channel
Anotherchapterinlife What bearings and trucks you have on your longboard? I used to board a bit.
might as well replace everything since its practically all apart
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Chris fix you really are very good at what you do and I just wanted to send this complement your way hopefully you’ll see it. God bless you!
Man going back and looking at his old videos, he sure has come a long way.
Hi watched your video, you made two mistakes one you don't hit the end of the thread on a ball joint if you are going to reuse you hit the casing where the joint fits in too, secondly you never reuse a cotter pin/split pin you must always replace with a new one.
CRAZY GAMER 65 why do you never reuse a cotter pin? I've never heard of that.
First...into is one word.... 2nd the end of the ball joint is tapered so the threads would not get damaged... see 3:44.... and last there is nothing wrong with reusing the cotter pin as long as it's not broken
zeke112964 First...you're an idiot.... 2nd NEVER reuse a cotter pin. Don't listen to this guy zeke112964
metal fatigue. Get a selection of cotter pins at Haabaa Frayt for 4 bucks, and always use new, if possible. They crack and fall off w/o warning if reused.
Meh, if you've working with this kind of thing before then you can tell by the corrosion and amount of fatigue in the cotter pin whether it's sound to reuse or not. In other words it is false that reusing a cotter pin is always bad. You just need to know when one is shot and when one isn't. Granted if I already have some then I'd put a new one in, but I wouldn't stop a repair and make a separate trip to the store if I had none and the existing one looked okay.
should never use a hammer on the threads..
ALWAYS leave the nut on the steering joint thread and unscrewed till the nut face is level with the end of the thread. [Reverse nut so castellations are temporarily at the top]. THEN hit the combined thread/nut with a copper or alloy-faced hammer. Lastly, never re-use a split pin especially when it is as mangled as this one!
Chris, I want to thank you for your auto repair videos......you are an excellent teacher!
Xavier Rigau You are welcome Xavier! I am glad they are helpful! Thanks a lot man!
Chris I like your videos. You explain very nice and easy to understand. Make more videos. I am not a mechanic but mechanics is my passion and I like watching mechanics videos .
dude, you make everything look so easy. thank you
I half expected he'd end up removing the passenger seat bolts before he was done! lol
Great video, 👍 thanks!!!
Chris, can't tell you enough how awesome and detailed your videos are. Well done!
Jim Holmes Thanks Jim! Glad the video was helpful!
@@chrisfix was there only 4 lug nuts on the wheel??
Such a big difference in presentation, sound, information detail and production quality. Still informative, but young.
Cool now I know how to change my 95 ford windstar front wheels bearings. Thank you. Great video.
It’s complicated job , not for beginners ...need slow step by step demonstration...thank you young man !
Great video, I really appreciate the informative videos you post. Awesome quality, thanks again bro
thanks man you make these videos with very good detail i have already fixed so much stuff on my ride from your videos.
Thanks for the video I have a 97 Nissan quest and no luck finding a video for it but this vehicle has a near identical assembly. Thanks again.
How did I miss this video.. 9years ago, and sporting a mustache👍
Thank you for uploading this video. I feel more confident on how to hang the brakes on the strut
I've watched so many videos about removing bearings and they all make me want to send my car to the shop to get done but your video makes it look painless.
Good video. If I may, one strong reminder. Always, when putting on a brake caliper after removal, be sure to carefully pump the brake pedal BEFORE moving the vehicle out of Park. This is a VERY common absent minded mistake numerous people have made. They get in the car, put it in gear (either direction) and first thing you know, NO BRAKES! The pedal has to be repumped up to reposition the fluid pressure in the lines. Also, there is always a lot of talk about those of us in the rust belt. To be sure, the running joke is that every ten minute job is guaranteed to take 4 hours. We laugh, but its true. Personally, I use a spray, Knock-R-Loose by K &W. It goes after rust, yet will NOT attack plastic, rubber, paint or much else like some sprays do; (PB Blaster). (Strictly personal preference.) Very rarely has it not worked. Amazing. No, I dont sell the stuff. Rust is always going to be a bear to fight against, so when watching these videos, adjust the thinking to adapt to the fight. Broken or frozen bolts, rounded bolts and drill bits are OUR arsenal tool box bullets. Chris does good in the presentations. They're simple, effective and polite. No bad (and unnecessary) vulgar language. Definitely a plus. Lead on, Chris. Im sure people breathe easier because of your calm, polite and respectful instruction. Thanks for being here.
I'm not officially car mechanic but I know professionally about cars and how to repair them for more than 40 years, simply it happened to me when I finish front brake pad on my car and simply forgot to prime the main brake cylinder before driving, so I lost control with no brake at all, barely manage to avoid entering the house from my backyard large patio door, I never forget, my car landed by its belly at 3 step high concrete barrier with almost half the car body on the air, I was so lucky, not even minor damage to the car or house.
By the way, very good advise Gilligan.
Well that happen because u recessed the calibers plunger to get the new pad in
Odd, I've never had a problem with that. Maybe you don't know how to drive a car? On every car you're supposed to put your foot on the brake when putting it into gear, at which point you should have noticed if the pedal sank quickly to the floor indicating no pressure buildup.
Dang, this is an old video. Glad you did it cause I'll be doing this in the near future. Thanks!
Very nice and to the point... keep it up.. It gave me courage to replace my bearing myself..Thanks
Great Video! Love the camera work and how well you organized this!
Anthony Louis Thanks Anthony! I try to make all of my videos like this with good camera angles, concise information, and something that is easy to follow along! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!