96 Maxima Bearing swap w/pics..

[acidjake75]

I know theres a DIY out there already but here it goes. This is from the FSM and gives you an idea of what you need to complete this job.

Key for ANY job - have the right tools - and you can do anything....Savvy or not...












And here are some pics of my swap. I did this for someone who didnt want to pay out the a$$ at a shop or a stealership. Im no mechanic but I love to turn some wrenches and Im all about some DIY. So with that being said - do this at your own risk - I claim NO responsibility for any screwup that may happen cause if you follow the FSM and have the right tools - this is a cake swap.

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Friend of mines 96 Max - I had a 2k max and now have a Z & Altima...




loosen lugs - 21mm


Get car up in the air..

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[40202M] HUB ASSY-ROAD WHEEL,FRONT - Your Price: $64.89 x 2
Product SKU: 40202-A32B002

[40210] BEARING ASSY-FRONT WHEEL - Your Price: $57.04 x 2
Product SKU: 40210-A32B001

[40232] GREASE SEAL
Fits this vehicle: Maxima (A32B) - Your Price: $14.59 x 4
Product SKU: 40232-A32B003

This is from courtesyparts.com

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nuts removed (circled in red)

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Take out snap ring on BOTH sides - theres one on the axle side and one on the hub side..

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Remember the FSM stated you needed a 2.999 inch reciever to push out the bearing - well I just got a machine shop to make me a little 1/2 inch thick 3 inch plate for 12 bucks and then I just shaved the outside a little.. worked like a champ..

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pushing the old bearing housing out..

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Old bearing out




new bearing about to get pushed in


Same lil plate to push the new one in

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Be sure to put in the snap ring so that when you press in the bearing you have a stopping point and then you will have enough space to put the other snap ring in - you can feel when the bearing is pressed against the bearing so this was cake..


New hub with seal under it on


new oil seals - i just used my lil plate to hammer (tap) in..


Old VS the new

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Pics of the other side...you can see where the snap rings go in on both sides..



I bought these snap rings for 7 bucks



New bearing getting pressed in - using outside part only - notice the inside part is not in while being pressed in..




The press was on sale at Harbor freight for 80 bucks.. been a life saver for me..

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DONE - now put everything back together and call it a day.