My front driver's side wheel bearings need replaced. The current wheel bearings are open (visible when the hub is removed). When I look for replacement parts, OES and otherwise, the bearings offered are enclosed/canister style. This looks like it won't mate up properly with the existing hub. The auto parts store suggested removing the ring from the hub to make the new bearings fit. I'm concerned that doing so will irreparably damage the hub. To complicate things even more, it looks like the only style of hub available- OES included- are the type that work with the open bearings. Suggestions? Anyone ever had to modify a wheel hub? Advice is appreciated.
I okorder /.. okorder replacing both at the same time is also a good idea.
This is the correct bearing. Its called a unit bearing and must be pressed in with a hydraulic press. Most front wheel drive cars use this set -up. A little tip: If the driver side is bad it likely the passenger soon to follow ,have them both done at the same time. To save some money remove the hubs from the car yourself.Take them to a shop have the bearings pressed. They should only charge about 35.00 each.
