Front Wheel hub bearings Replacement

[robbykennedy]

I have a Pathy 2003 with only 85K miles. How hard is it to replace inner and outer bearings in the front wheel.
I feel a bit of wiggle on the front driver side tire if i check the wheel at the 12 o'clock and the 6 o'clock position, I know this is not normal. Not to mention that I hear a bit of clucking noise when going over bumps.

[yngw13]

[just trying to respond before this thread gets old...]

Its easy...but you have to have the tools (locknut + torque wrench /// ring pliers /// long punch set) ...also replaceBOTH cone/cup too (especially the inner race)...in your case inner/outer since you got a wiggle...AND its messy


all I can think off now...

[atraudes]

I'll be doing a full write-up on it in the next week or so if the weather here holds out. If you need something more pronto I can give you a run-down

[skiski329]

there is already a write up. it's a pinned post at the top called "Pathfinder / QX4 How-To's"
how-to-replace-brake-rotors-and-pads-fo ... 45492.html

[4xq]

If the bearings are not making noise (grinding / rumbling when you turn them) you probably just need to do a wheel bearing re-pack (new grease) and adjust. That is a standard maintenance item. Lots easier than putting new bearings in.

[Slumpert]

Sounds more like bad ball joints to me.

If the wheel bearings was loose you could easily wiggle it in any direction

[robbykennedy]

Sounds more like bad ball joints to me.

If the wheel bearings was loose you could easily wiggle it in any direction

I am also suspecting bad ball bearings.. there is no wiggle if i put one hand at the 9 o'clock position and the other hand at the 3 o'clock position and shake the wheel.
If i put one hand at the 12 o'clock position and the 6 o'clock position and shake the wheel i can feel the wiggle. There is no noise, only a clunking noise when going over bumps....

If I am going to replace the ball bearings i should replace the lower control arms and get alignment done.