Does anyone have any advice about replacing front wheel bearing on 97 F-150?? One side needs done and I wanted to know what trouble anyone has run into...and any special tools etc. Do you use a big gear type puller or what?? And are there any seals that have to be replaced in the process?
Thanks:santa:

 

I can tell ya the ones in my 2000 were a pain in the ***...... A lot of PBblaster and a BFH. The half shaft came out easy though.

 

its a simple job no special tools need the bearing is a sealed unit.i think is 3 bolts on the back side of the spindle

 

he lives in michigan there i guarentee there is alot of rust back in on that bearing he is going to need a bfh or even better an air hammer that sucker is gonna be a pita to get off, but on the plus side you can beat the hell out of it and not have to worry about breaking anything else

 

Hey thanks guys, luckily i have 2 BFH'S and a can of PB!! and yes there is probably plenty of corrosion, however truck was undercoated with Texaco undercoating that remarkably has preserved alot of the fasteners etc.

 

Careful of the A.B.S. sensor & use P.B. Blaster or some sort of penetrating oil the night before. Good luck.

 

He'll only need the PB Blaster or heat wrench if it's a 4x4. 2wd is a piece of cake.

-Joe