Installing hub bearing?

[Crashy]

I plan on installing a new right front hub bearing tomorrow... It it really as cut and dry as it looks?? Or will there be any surprises...?

[piston91]

1 Remove tire

2 Remove spindle pin and lock washer

3 Remove hub nut tap axle shaft inwards with brass hammer or a wooden block (do not use impact to remove hub nut or reattach hub nut. Damage to bearing, and cv joints may occur)

4 remove speed sensor connector (if applicable)

5 Remove caliper retainer, brake pads, and rotor. Hang caliper to the side with a piece of wire.

6 remove three bolts on back of spindle they are a 15mm, use a box head wrench to get back there.

7 pull out old bearing (may need hammer and or pry bar)

8 put small dab of bearing grease on new hub bearing while rotating (optional) then install new bearing

That's basically it. Some people grease these hub bearing some do not. I personally do as manufacturer does not always use tons of grease.

[SconnieF150]

I recently did my right front on my '03. I had a buddy help me that had done it before and it was very easy. Just take your time pulling the bearing from the spindle.

[Buxton91]

What year is your truck? And 4x2 or 4x4. If 4x4 then the hub is one whole assembly. 4x2 97-03's use a set of actual removable bearings, but I am unsure on 04-10's.

[Crashy]

The install went smooth as silk. Soaked all the bolts down with PB Blaster, and they broke free no problem. Luckly enough, I had access to air tools and a lift, so it went easier, but I would even attempt this on the ground... If you ever have a hub bearing go out, do it yourself. Easy job for sure!

[Buxton91]

If the other side hasn't been done, you might wanna go ahead and do it before too long just for safe measures.