i need to change the bearing on my hyundai accent front passinger side, i got it all apart and see i need a press. would it be easier to replace the whole hub i so how do i go about doing it ? any link to diagrame etc.. would be appreciated
If you have the option of choosing between changing just the bearing or changing the whole hub then changing the hub is by far easier but also more expensive. You will need to take out the two bolts that hold the caliper on and wire it out of the way. Then remove the rotor. You may have to take out two screws to get the rotor off. now you will have to take the axle nut off of the axle stub. On most cars there are three torx head screws that hold the hub on. Take these out and disconnect the wires to the speed sensor if it has one and your hub is off. If you are just changing the hub then bolt the new one in place. If you are just changing the bearings then you will need to take the hub to someone with a press to change the bearings out. Then installation is the reverse of removal. On a few cars like my KIA you have to remove the entire spindle and have the hub pressed out. KIA is owned by Hyundai so they may be the same.
It would be easier to take it to a machine shop and have them press out the old bearing and press in the new or to purchase or rent a hub shark so you can do it yourself (provided you have a compressor and impact).
Machine shop, 35 dollars and they will press the old bearing out and press a new one in. If you purchase a new hub, you will need to press the bearing in anyways so that accomplishes nothing, only way otherwise is to get a used spindle from a junk yard. I'd call your local napa or car quest and find one that has a machine shop.
