I say again, this channel is awesome. I had to change my hub & bearing today. Every single step was perfectly explained. Nothing EVER went so smoothly for me! Thank you.

Much thanks for this excellent tutorial. One of the best videos I have ever seen on the net. Ford wanted $785 to replace my left front hub assembly. With a dealer discount from a friend at an auto parts store, I did the job myself for about $150 total. Every step in the video was right on and very helpful. Explorer rides very quiet now.

Well done. I’m 60 and have been wrenching (professionally for 18) since I was 8 years old. Your video was concise, to the point and you paid attention the the details. KUDOS!

This is probably one of the best repair videos I have ever seen. Great job, great viewing angles, great descriptions, etc. Thank you very much for your efforts on this.

I just did this job on my 2008 Explorer Sport Trac (2wd) following your procedure. Used the Motorcraft hubs and it took me about an hour. I spent $400 on the hubs, and think this job at the dealership would have been $1000 easy. Turns out only the driver side bearing was bad but with 152k miles I replaced both sides, as I think suspension pieces in pairs is good practice. Thanks Brian.

I just have to say thanks!! The job went exactly as you show in the video, no trouble, job done, noise gone. The first side took me about two hours, the second side half that. Considering this vehicle calls Hawaii island home, local mechanics were quoting $1200 and up to do the job. Total cost was under $400 with shipping and a couple new tools for my kit. Used the Timken parts (pt# HA590156) and was not surprised to find that the original OEM bearings I was taking off were Timken.

You Sir are a Gentleman and a Scholar! This video helped me get my wife's Explorer back on the road. I had a few scary moments removing the hub bolts but a liberal application of penetrating oil and some patience saw me through. Thanks!

This was excellent. Great video, brother.

Your a life saver!,, you and Scotty Kilmer the 2 best mechanics on KZfaq hands down people ! If you want to learn watch these 2 thank you Makuloco

Wow. A shop wanted to charge me a $1k to install a set. That's not a lot of money but I got a lot of other bills piled up. I followed your advice. Thank you. Salute to you sir with both hands.

This is professional. Good clear video, clear audio and good narration. I had to play and replay this on my laptop in my garage alongside my DIY hub replacement. You deserve all the good ratings.

Another well made video. Took 1 hour and 15 minutes start to finish and resolved the growling noise when turning. Thanks again!

Thanks for helping me replace the hubs on my Ranger. The bearings sounded like that squeaky wheel on shopping carts. So far you've helped me do lower ball joints and front hubs. Thanks for the videos, they are thorough and a great help.

I have a 98 AWD Explorer that was badly in need of replacing both front hub assemblies. I had to turn the radio up loud so I could hear it over the noise. I watched what ever videos I could find on the subject. Yours was far and away the best. The video and sound were excellent. The instructions were spot on. I especially appreciated your giving the socket sizes and torque specs. I replaced both this weekend in about 5 hours. The only problem I ran into was finding that one of the ABS wires had a slit in the insulation and I had to reuse the factory sensor. I'll swap in a new one at some point. I didn't want to wait for a replacement. That leads me to my one suggestion. Although it might be common sense, I would advise people not to cut the ABS sensor wire until you've inspected the new one. Thanks for the help! I will be checking out the rest of your videos.

Thank you for taking the time to make this video! Your part reference plus guidance saved me $435. Had to beat on the hub a lot to get it to loosen up but finally got it. Took me about 40 minutes.

Thank you for your help! I’m doing mine tomorrow and I subscribed a while back, I hope people know that they are getting the quality work you do on their Fords! Thanks again!

Once again your instruction has given me the guidance I needed to make a proper repair.Thank you.

Very helpful. Was able to do this using just this video. As with every job, the right tools are essential. A BIG HAMMER makes all the difference. If you can't knock the hub and bearing loose get a bigger hammer. Passenger side took me a full day - was stuck without transportation and had to use a household hammer. Driver side was a matter of a few hours just because of a bigger hammer to knock the hub/bearing loose. Also had to put the rotor and brake caliper back on so I could jam a screw driver between the rotor and caliper to keep the axel from spinning so I could loosen and then later tighten the 32mm axel nut. Like I said I'm using basic toolbox tools to get my job done. Not ideal but it can be done. Would have spent hundreds at the shop if I didn't have this video. Many thanks.

Just followed your instruction on changing the wheel bearing and hub assembly on my 02 Ford Explorer. I got the job done! BTW, my axle nut was not 32mm, I used a 1 3/16 socket, but it was more likely a 1 1/8, just an FYI. This video was outstanding and helped a lot.

Probably the best You Tube video I have seen for vehicle repair!

Thanks for posting this video. You just saved me $100’s of dollars

Well I didn't see the first video, but this one was superbly clear. HD DIY ! Well done my good man, thank you.

Great video! Detailed and good camera angles. Loved the music in the background too! Thanks!

Just did this today on my 08 with 110K miles. Axle pushed out by hand and hub needed two hits with a small hammer. Gotta love rust free southern cars.

Thanks for saving me a bundle of money! Just did the passenger side of my truck and what a difference it made. Now it doesn't sound like a monster truck anymore. FYI I picked up two hub assemblies on ebay from American Axle in MI for $93.00 delivered to my door.

Thank you thank you thank you for this super important video. We've been trying to get by on one paycheck and car repairs have come back into my court....the missus got a job, major commute. The assembly was loud and worn! I watched your vid like 10 times and in 1.5 careful hours with zero pneumatics, we were ready to roll in silence. Thanks! You're a great teacher

so glad you made this video. My front left just started humming so looking like im doing it soon

Fantastic. 03 Explorer has ABS light on and just started to grind on passenger front side. Dealer service advised this exact fix. Will be doing it myself and save money thanks to your efforts. Thank you.

Followed this step by step on my 98 Explorer. Great instructions. Thanks!

Thanks for taking the time to make these excellent videos.

I've learned a lot watching this video. You are quite informative and obviously well educated about the mechanics of a car. Thanks so much!

GREAT VIDEO!!! By the the best and most informative repair video I have seen on the internet! It covered 100% of everything I needed to know. Thank you also so the sizes of sockets and such! Keep up the great videos my friend!

Hey thank you for answering so quickly, your advice and video helped a lot in getting my exploder back on the road! Thanks again!

Nice detailed and thorough video, should help immensely .

Thanks for the excellent video. I replaced the left front hub on a 06 Ford Explorer 4WD and the video was very helpful. Just a couple of notes. If you don't have a lift and air tools it can be helpful to break the hub nut with the wheel on the ground, or if on floor jacks insert a steel rod or big breaker bar in between the wheel studs to prevent rotation (doesn't hurt if the stud threads are marred as they are replaced anyway. Also, my hub nut was not 32mm it was 1 1/4". Thanks again for a great job with the video.

Great video...Thanks for posting it. I have a 2003 Explorer Limited AWD with the 4.6L V8, and it uses a 29 mm for the axle bolt. Also, I used an offset box wrench to help with the bolts that hold the hub on because apparently my dexterity isn't quite good enough to effectively use the socket / impact wrench as you recommended. Otherwise, this was quite helpful. Thanks again.

good video man, I work at a HONDA dealership, I have a 98 ford explorer so I will be definitely doing this to my wheel hub bearings.

Brian, in addition to the great how-to information, your production quality is excellent. Many KZfaq videos are hard to understand the audio and hard to follow the video. Great Job!

This video is how I showed my 17 year old how to change the hub and bearings assembly. Job done and he learned how to work on his own vehicle.

Thanx for the vid, it really helped me to replace them on my own explorer. Keep them coming!

Great video; couple of comments: the front axle nut on a 2003 Ford explorer is 31mm not 32. Use a hub puller, I got one at Auto zone for $25 (or you can rent it from them) it made a huge difference. The hub assy nuts were a bear to access even after pushing the axle back, had to use a short 15mm socket; the long one wouldn't work. Make sure you have a breaker bar or cheater. It took me 6 hrs which included two trips to the store and a lot of patience. Thanks FordTechMakuloco; you saved me a ton of cash and the install was a success. BRAVO! (PS - Don't forget to use well made hubs and... plug in the new sensor)

Great video. Clear and concise. If i could offer a suggestion. Instead of hammering on the back of the hub you can use a 1/2 inch or even a 1 inch square stock (I used about an 8 inch one) and you start the car (careful you do not press the brake pedal (if you do need to press it you can put a C-clamp on the caliper to keep it in place,) then use the power steering pump to pop the hub off. Be careful the bar doesn't come loose. I just reached in through the window and rocked the steering wheel so I could watch the progress. Worked like a charm.

Very informative instructions. I pulled mine from my 2004 Explorer in no time at all. Great video too. I rate this one at 100% AAA +++ ! ! ! THANKS!

I wish Ford put as much effort into their designs as you do into these videos. Great stuff!

Thanks for this video. It's going to make doing my parent 06 Explorer front bearing job a breeze. Keep making all your videos like this.

Yo man thanks for this bearing replacement video, well done... very informative. I have the front end growl so a BJ (bearing job) is in my future. I'm gona give it a go. You made it look pretty easy, thanks!

Your vids are awesome! You taught me so much! now I can do my own!

Thanks for the details man love it you make us learn easy and efficiently great work

Excellent video,surfing the internet trying to troubleshoot a grinding noise in a 2006 Ford Explorer. Great step by step instructions and removal tips. thanks Bill F

You are fantastic man, all the information I needed in a timely manner and great advice.

Everyone should make videos like you, fantastic job!

just finnished my 08 ranger fx4 front pasanger hub, so much money i saved :) BIG THANKS !!!

Thanks for the great video. I replaced diff and transfer case fluids first as they needed doing anyway; replacing the bearing this weekend hoping to stop the noise.

Thanks so much for posting this video. It was a huge help!!!

Great video. It made the bearing replacement a snap!! Thanks a lot!

Another good one Brian, still working on my '03 Explorer and this is the next thing to do... have an ABS and the roaring sounds (front and back).

Good video, plus you are the first person that I see cleaning up the All your work parts the way I do.. Very Very good job..

Incredible, clean work. Having an ABS issue and now I know there's no possible way for me to do it myself (lack of garage and proper tools) have to take it in, wonder how much that will cost. Thank you for the video 👍

Thank you for posting this! I appreciate the hammering tips. I did the driver side on a 2009 Explorer 2WD today. Mine was somewhat less stubborn to remove. Took less than an hour including brake hardware removal and assembly. Removing the brake dust shield is key to pulling this off IMO. Looking forward to the passenger side tomorrow. :-D

Thanks sir!! Job well done!!! Ready to tackle my own!!! Love the shop music too!!!

I'm with TurboChargedDad, I'd be going nuts not cleaning the bolts first. I bought a very good 03 Explorer 4.0 SOHC for $400 that has the two most tortured front CV joints in existence that have not yet broken. That is what brought me to this video, especially since seeing some of your other vids. Your experience and training is quite obvious and comes through on video very clearly. Great detail, nothing unnecessary included, good enough with the video that I saw everything that mattered. Keep it up, but I sure wish you would do more of the traditional Fords. Pre-modular era is what I use generally. I try to stay to 87 - 96 F-series trucks with straight six or 460 HEAVILY preferred, any Ranger preferring the simplicity of the 4.0 OHV V6, and the 2.3 Pinto engine versions. Help out us old farts with our "real" Ford trucks. And if you ever decide to do some Mark I or Mark II Capri, or Merkur repairs I'll be watching them intently also. lol Just out of curiosity, do you know if there was there any reason, real or imagined, why they dropped the F150's 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern that was used since the Model T era.? I had a 26 Model T on a Model A frame with wire wheels using the same bolt pattern. The only problem was they were 17 inch as I recall. I may be mistaken on the tire size, but correct size tires were hard to find. Same question regarding seven lug wheels. I can only imagine it was just an April Fool's Day prank that got out of hand. They really need to keep the accountants out of the design and planning stages. No accountant should be allowed to speak in an auto manufacturing facility (or ANY production facility) until the assembly lines are rolling ! As I understand it, the reason why the 64 Mustang never got IRS from day one, was because the accountants said we would not know the difference,. I would know, I am sure you would too ! Leave engineering to the engineers !!!

Thanks again. My cruise control is finally working after replacing my new hub.

Great video tutorial! What would one expect to pay at a repair shop for this repair (total cost of parts + labor)?

Another great video. I am really enjoying all of the videos you have been posting recently. Please make as many as you can! As an owner of a 2006 Mark LT I love all of the tips and tricks you are showing to get these jobs done!

I am a mechanic myself. I think the video was good. You are definitely a good mechanic.

Awesome video. I love the start to finish of this video. Not my Ford Edge 2013, but I feel it would be close to the same. I learned lots. Thanks.

Thanks for the video - this helped a lot. Just finished replacing the hubs on a 2010 Explorer with 69k miles. Getting the hub off required a sledge hammer ;-) but other than that the job was smooth. The annoying whine and vibration I could feel in the steering wheel is now completely gone. I used Timken hubs and am hoping this is a job I don't have to do again. Thanks again for the great video.

Thanks, You did a great job on the video! Thanks for doing this!!!! Now I go tackle the bearing.

You the Man. Thanks for the instruction, putting mine on next week. I bought Moog and resisted buying the China Bearings.

I agree with the others. This is a GREAT video, thanks for making it. My sons 07 Explorer AWD has a noise in the front when turning right (appears to be coming from the left side not 100% sure tho) It has 148,000 miles. It had the right front bearing replaced around 15,000 miles ago. It had a complete front differential rebuild at 100,000 miles. Bearings, seals plus the ring & pinion. I checked for play in the front hubs as your video suggests, however both sides are tight and there doesn't seem to be any roughness in the bearing as I rotate the tires. With the price of the hub assembly I wanted to get your opinion before I bought the left front bearing.

must say, well done. video quality, instruction and narrative. kudos.

thank you. that sounds like a lot of work! that is why auto shops charge so much. lets all of us give them the respect they deserve.

Excellent video instructions! Now I will tackle my Sport Trac hub. Thanks

Great tips on proper method to break loose the rotor and hub, one thing, for those at home with hand wrench only, it might be better to break loose the axle nut with the wheel on ground. Good job!!

excellent video, this was very helpful to me teaching my son step by step.

I've watched your video for the 2002 hub bearing replacement I'm not an automotive specialist but I'm convinced that I can do this at my local auto hobby shop where I have access to all the tools lifts and equipment and if I get stuck there are specialist who offer assistance thanks for the video and instructions.

Excellent video. I needed a refresher for awd ford's and this did the trick.

very well done up video on a hub bearing. love the flat rate technique of removing the whole brake in shot. time saving and smarter. good job

Great video. I have a 99 AWD Mountaineer that could use new hubs, so this is a great help.

Great video I have this job to do on wife’s 03 soon waiting on brake parts and some tools to come.

Ford technicality, ur awesome, more plz, all varieties, ur efficient

Thanks for this! I’m about to do the Left Front on an ‘04 Aviator. Looks the same.

Brian, very helpful video. I'm ready to start mine

Beautiful job, excellent work

Great video, Thank you.. My 03 sport trac is giving me the ABS shutter and the tires look to be a little out of camber. It has 190K so I think I will try the new bearings.

I just want to thank you for an excellent video. I just finished changing out both of my 2007 Ford Explorer Front Wheel Bearing hub assemblies. Took me 3 hours for both. The learning curve was teaching my son to use the explorer tire jack. He is 15 and needed to learn how to change a tire. Worked out excellent! Installed Timkins. I was wondering if you have a video for changing 2007 Ford Explorer brakes. They are not needed now but would like to attempt in the future. Thanks again for an excellent video. Saved me anywhere between $275- $575 depending on repair shop.

great video very helpful just finished driver and passenger side no sweat..... maybe a little but it works fine and abs light and grinding are gone THANX!!!!!

Awesome video brother!! Providing torque specs was definitely a Huge help... It's so hard to find a reliable source for those considering all the parts stores around me only sell Hayne's books... Thank you for the specs and the great video!!

Thank you You explained it well. Very professional :)

Very good at explaining and I like the background music.

Great video probably one of the best I’ve seen are the hubs side sensitive left and right or will they fit I side

Super good video was very helpful. I need to do my pass/side of my f-150 2003 so I feel pretty good about tackling it myself now thanks for the imfo.

Best hub change video I have watched. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

this video just made install a breeze, thanks man!!

Very helpful and clear, right down to the torque specs! Also love the Christian music in the background! God Bless

Great video. Very detailed and informative. Have an 06 Aviator with an ABS light. Had a shop do the work because something had to be programmed due to a part being changed. Could you reference when this is required in a future video?

Absolute best video on the internet.

Absolutely love the info and videos, have a question, 2014 Ford Explorer, have a rubbing/grinding sound from the front end. Thought it was the hub/bearing, replaced that, replaced both brake rotors and still have the noise. noise increases or decrease with the speed of the axle, question is how do I determine if the axles are bad, which one to replace. Don't have access to a lift, trying to do the best I can. PTU is not leaking, don't believe that is the problem. appreciate the help

Nice Job! Thanks for the great information. Very, very helpful.

Great video! I already did this about 3 years ago but I see a couple shortcuts for the next time. (I'm sure I'll have a next time because I didn't use a Timken replacement bearing) I disassembled the brake caliper not realizing I could have just removed the entire assembly.