2014 Mazda 5 Front Wheel Bearing
DIY Wheel bearing replacement
YES, You CAN do this YOURSELF!
With a break in the cold weather, by referral, I'm out in a gravel/dirt driveway again! This time, replacing a floppy, crunchy, wheel bearing, WITHOUT removing the knuckle, in a 2014 Mazda 5. This is a MODERATE DIFFICULTY job for the DIY. There are also MULTIPLE ways to accomplish this task. Aside from possible uneven wear of the ball joint, and assuming the vehicle was in correct alignment to begin with, using this method, there SHOULD NOT be any reason for re-alignment, as no geometry has been changed. If your ball joint shows ANY signs of wear, this would be an exception to the "no alignment needed".
Also, NOW, would be a perfect time to replace that worn ball joint, as well! (alignment MAY need adjustment after replacement of ball joint!)
Forgive me for the portions of the video that have varying speeds. (Otherwise ... Copyright strike!) You'll hear why...(It came from across a small river, about a block away)
This Mazda 5 was the first of two repairs that day at that residence.
Aside from the 'Hub Grappler', All "Specialty Tools" needed to successfully complete this job on your own, are available FREE through a "Loan-A-Tool" program at most major big box auto part stores!
*This is a PREVIEW of what you may be getting yourself into, if you are thinking about doing this yourself. The most challenging part of THIS job, is cutting and removing the inner bearing race from the hub, without damaging the hub/bearing surface, and therefore, this is NOT a job for those unfamiliar with the process. (shown, but not elaborated) ANY damage to this surface, the part SHOULD be replaced.
I HIGHLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO WATCH MULTIPLE VIDEOS ON ANY PARTICULAR REPAIR, BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DO IT YOURSELF!
Also... There ARE bearing kits also available that include the bearing, a new hub, and sometimes, other new parts such as a new axle nut, a new circlip/locking ring, and in some cases even a dust seal. ALWAYS use quality assured parts! RE-USE of certain parts, is frowned upon. USE COMMON SENSE, PRECAUTIONS, and do so, AT YOUR OWN RISK.
"You've got no more excuses... Pick up those wrenches!"
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