Replacing my 2nd left hand side one in less than 2 years. Right side still smooth as glass. For a 2WD, this video is perfect. No fluff or extra steps.

Good video, I learned about cleaning up the surfaces, and torque specs are good to know also.

Hello, i followed your video to replace my bearing, however when ever i put it in reverse there is a growl whining sound, also when i put it on drive, but not as loud as in reverse, also it has a vibration at around 50 mph, i removed the drive shaft going to the rear tires but it still does it, its on a 2003 ford escape xlt awd thanks

Yeh most of the vehicles life was in Iowa and the DOT does like their salt. It also use to sit a lot because I would travel for work. You're right about the axl, I don't think it was pushed all the way in. Can you push it in far enough so it disengages the inner race of the bearing? I pried the axl back with a screw driver. I can push the axl back with the bearing puller attachment now.

I was changing out my lower front ball joint on my 02 explorer eddie bauer edition when upon torquing the castle nut, it never reached torque and the threads stripped. I was able to snug it up and insert the pin into the hole. Is this ok or should I just buy a new ball joint and replace it. I was torquing it to 120 ft lbs. I got that number from an internet forum.

yes all the specs are the same 85lb ft for the caliper bracket bolts and hub bolts and 184 lb ft for the axle nut.

I have a question I have a 2004 Ford Explorer. It is making the growling noise. I would like to know can I just replace the bearings (I found front bearings at advance auto) or do I need to replace both the hub and bearings. The reason I asked is because it seems like for this model every one is replacing the hub as well. I don't want to do that if I don't have to. Thank you so much

I have a 2010 explorer. There is no movement in the wheel as you showed in this video, but there is a noise coming from the front end at around 20 mph. Could this be the same problem.

Got a question mine feels like it’s locking up the driver side wheel or grinding like teeth grinding, then traction control flashes goes away then I can drive slowly again .it has 4x4 acts like this in 4x4 and 2wd and there was a ABS light on as well . Any advice ? Would Abs light lock up grind the driver wheel ? It’s snowing here as well.wondering what you would change or cane across something like this before ?

Awesome good info for all thanks. I will be putting all of this in the description also.

Hi nice videos ..and nice job .. Now my cuestion is ..what brand of front wheel bearing do you recommend..i try to buy in oreallis and autozone..

is this the same procedure for a 2010 f150 2wd?

Am I the only one that noticed there's no lug nuts on the wheel while he's demonstrating how to check your bearings.

have you jacked up the truck and check the wheels for play as described in the begining of the video? I would check all 4. Noise travels through the drivtrain and some rear noises and come through in the front. Also just because it feels like its right below your feet and thing must be left front bearing, isnt always true more times than not that vibe and noise you swear is in the left front is actually in right front. I've seen it too many times.

I like your choice of music at the beginning. Thanks for the How-to! (Yes your new one is a lot nicer!) Now to go and do mine.

Is it allowed to spin wheels on 4*4 car, Ford Explorer, when the car is lifted and transmission is in parkade? Can anything happens with car? Thank You

Most definitely not. I would suspect the rear end is at fault, pinion bearings and gear damage is how it sounds to me. Wierd that it goes away for awhile though. Only thing that howls is the rear end gears though. It may sound like its underneath you or coming from the front. What if you let off the throttle does it stop, or change pitch etc?

I have a early build 2002 explorer I need to replace the same hub what should the axle nut be torque to? Thanks!

I have a growling noise at 40mph passenger side slight vibration to think it's the hub bearing?

Everytime we have used an aftermarket bearing they fail rather quickly. I only use Ford now. But if you are going aftermarket definitly go with the one for 220. I have seen it too many times before.

Good Video What would you guess the growling noise, you feel it up the steering column, would be from a 4x4 2007 Sport Trac when the all wheel drive engages the front drive a bit. There are 4 new tires on the truck !!! I think it may be the front bearings. This only happens after the truck runs a bit on the road and gets warm.

Hi , i have a 2003 ford explorer that has a proble when shifting from reverse to drive and drive to reverse. Mostly it makes a loud noise and if you don't put your leg on the break you will feel like the vehicle kicking and going forward. I have taken it to a mechanic and they said it was. differential. i had the transmission rebuilt and rear differential replaced. The noise and kicking noise still can be heard when shifting from drive to reverse and vise versa. I have seen your video when you reset ford explorer pcm. Did you remember what you replaced on that vehicle. If you know anything let me know.

BRO YOU MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY!!!

How did you get a torque wrench on the hub bolts?

If the axle is in the way on a 4x4 push the axle in with air hammer and you get access to the bolt heads now, then a 6 inch extention works every time.

Let me know please i need to-do this sooner i kwon what brand tanks

prefect instructional video no bullshit about your wife & kids (I'm sure they're lovely they just don't have any relivance or added value to my explorer wheel hub replacement) & all the prefessional details that are so often lacking in even the best "right to the point" mecanical instruction videos. It seems quite hard to find instructional videos made by ASE certified mechanics with access to all data (I'm only assuming but clearly your no backyard hack mechanic like myself). so thank you very much for sharing the knolage you have worked hard to learn with the broke & ballsy losers like me that can't afford to pay anyone who really knows what they are doing like you but has the balls to try anything at least a few times.

How does this work having a 2wd running 4wd bearings? I'm trying to see if I can convert my 4wd ford ranger to 2wd. Everything you read says you can't run 4wd bearings without the preload from the cv axle bolt. This factory set up flies in the face of everything you read on forums. So whats the deal here?

So the torque specs for the hub assembly and caliper are both 85 lb-ft? This applies to a 2003 ford Explorer right?

I wish. The front of the bearing has separated from the housing. Now the housing is seized to the knuckle. How should I remove the housing? I have whacked the heck out of it for a whole day with PB and Liquid W.

No seals required at all. Thanks for watching!

No sorry I live in Illinois, what the question though, I will see if I can help.

Yeah I know that now. I didnt know youtube was going to shrink it that small. If you check out the other videos on my channel all since then have been landscape.

Yeh you're right, I couldn't push it back far enough by hand. I got a lot more access pushing in the axl with the bearing puller.

Is a inner wheel seal needed for this hub? Just wondering good vid though

The axl nut is 30 mm. I'm doing one right now. Thanks for the vid.

Cool man.Also, I had to rent a slide hammer to get it out. It was corroded pretty bad where the bearing sits. So depending on the severity it might not come out as easily.What grit # do you use to remove the corrosion? I was using 220 grit sand paper to clean up the area. Also the 3 bolts used to hold it in place were a s.o.b. too. I had to use an offset wrench and a breaker bar to get 2 of 3 out. Man this thing kicked my ass today! Thanks for your help.

Front or rear wheel bearing noise would always be there 4x4 on or not. I would almost bet its inside the transfer case and not anything else.

I have the hum on my 07. but no play in the tires when I jack them up. just order wheel bearing replacement for both sides. hum is definitely in the front. any other thing it could be? no vibration in steering but there is a little in the cab.

Wow you must live in a corrosion state too huh? No need for a slide hammer a 3lb sledge works everytime, mine was just pre loosened for the video it was actually really in there. We use roloc sanding disc. I would say to use around 100 grit. You had the axle pushed back and in so you could get to the bolts easier right?

Just replaced passenger side hub/bearing on a 2002 4x4 Explorer XLT using the recommended Motorcraft bearing. The video was excellent,but I noticed when the hub was removed, it had a grease seal snugly fit on the inboard side - contacting the outboard end of the half-shaft. I didn't see one in the removed or installed one in your video. I swapped out the one bearing, trying to quiet a loud groan/whine at highway speeds when there is slight pressure in a right turn. Steering straight away or in a left turn does not cause the noise. Noise is most notable at 60+mph. Any recommendations? Proceed with replacement of the left hub? Halfshafts?

Is this Explorer still on the road? Nice SUVs.

Have any tips on 2003 ford windstar 3.8? trying to replace inner tie rods.when tools I rented from auto zone and orielly won't fit the ball of shafts the old inner tie rod and tool would not fit the new tie rod either ? Or does ford have a special tool for inner tie tods.

Do you have a video on replacing the front wheel bearing hub for a 2002 Ford Escape?

these usually come put together right? i did rear wheel bearing but had to get them pressed. i was avoiding the front due to it being a pain in butt, but if its as easy as replacing any other part might as well do this myself aswell.

Would my 04 F350 be making a metallic popping noise if my wheel bearings were out? The sound only comes from the front driver side. The sound only gets worse when I drive faster. I have taken off my tire, brake system and hub cover and have been having trouble taking off the 4 bolts near the universal joint but am wondering if its even the wheel bearings.. When I turn it on a stand I don't hear any major noise but when its rolling down the road it sounds terrible

Where is your safety goggles dude...lol great video

my first 4x4 i got a good deal on a 1994 explorer when i turn the wheel it moans and groans and sqeaks real bad and if im applying the brake at the same time its even worse i have a slight pull to the right. Im guessing ball joints and tie rod ends. also the 4x4 light is on if i push it it dims a little bot comes back on im not sure if its in or out of 4 wheel drive. this is a good running truck high miles but reasonably taken care of wouldnt mind keeping it but im in need of a litttle help will i be able to work on it?? any advice is appreciated

Would a bad wheel hub cause abs problems? I had Napa scan my abs code and my left front wheel speed sensor was a code. I have to unplug my car to even drive it other wise my brakes lock up. I replaced the speed sensor and still have the same problem. I have the hum at highway speeds and goes aways with a slight right turn of the wheel. Maybe I have multipul problems...?

Damn the safety glasses lol

You got any videos on removing the drive shaft of a 2010 Sport Trac, my hanger/carrier bearing's broken?

I have a 2008 explorer 4x4 xlt and when I turn left or right sharply and slowly the front ends make this metal on metal howling whining noise but goes away if I let off gas and when I straighten up. It does this intermittently. I have grabbed the wheels like you show and checked the ball joints and there is no play. Any idea what this could be??

i change mine on a 2007 sportrac v8 limited. but i notice a progresive sound when i start driving the sound increase with speed. Also while driving I move or turn right and the sound is more . Any sugestion. I need help.!!!!!

The other videos for the ford explorer have a cv joint on the front wheels,this one don't have anything just a empty hole.why is this one different?you say at 4:00 if it's a 4x4 you will have a axle running through,i thought they are all front wheel drive and would have a cv joint, even if was a 4x4. can some help me here?

No problem!

hey brian,do the explorer with 4wd have the same suspension as the one you were working on in this video,since it is 2wd?

I have a 2000 4x4 xlt ranger... had been making the infamous woob woob woob noise, replaced both wheel bearings/hubs... rotors, pads, upper ball joints...still doing it, most noticable at about 35 mph...any ideas??

I couldn't hear a hum and didn't know until my wheel almost came off. When I jacked it up to check the bearings the only thing holding it on was the breaks. It was a mess but lesson learned.

Any videos on the removal of a Ford Escape front wheel bearing?

@2:00 Don't know about other folks but I dont have this tool or know what it is. I take my calipers off every time without it then use slip joint pliers and an old brake pad or piece of wood to depress piston. I think a large C-Clamp would work as well if you wanna do it like in this video but dont have that tool or cant afford that tool lol Thanks for the video @FordTechMakuloco

I have an 02 Mountaineer V8 AWD. When ever I turn left or right at low to medium speeds, the car makes a grinding/jerking noise/sensation and the tires squeal even at very low speed. If I'm coasting slowly and turn my wheel to get into a parking spot, the car will actually stop since the momentum from the turning can't over come what ever is binding it up. I've had my front dif replaced, replaced my front drive shaft, and just had my rear dif rebuilt and rear hubs replaced. Do you have any idea what it could be? One mechanic said it was my front drive shaft, when he removed my old, the problem was still there but barely noticeable, once I put in the new drive shaft, problem came right back. So I'm assuming its not the drive shaft. I was told it may be the ball joints or CV Axle.

With a sealed bearing like that shouldn't there be something holding the bearing together... when I blew up the front diff on my daily k2500. I was told to break down the cv shaft and put the stub thru the hub and torque it to spec because the bearing could split and lose a wheel while I had the diff on the bench. Normally a dead ifs axle would have a taper roller bearing not a sealed one.

No you cannot push it in far enough to clear the race sorry. Just back far enough so those bolt heads are easy to access, then its all from the front.

It's pushing 205k miles and has a metallic popping sound and I can feel a resistance in turning while driving at an idle speed.. I dont do any heavy towing with it

i replaced my front hubs on my 2006 yester day got everything back together and my abs lights came on when i test drove it main problem went away dont understand why abs light came on

Thanks bro!

My 2004 Ford Explorer is making that grinding noise, from watching this video let me know what the problem is so thank you. But how much does this type of repair normally cost???

I love your videos. You are the SH*T!

Thanks!!!

Where are your safety glasses son, everyone's a badass until they end up in the ER.

Damn I need this soon. Mine happens at low speed coming off a stop sign going left or right. You hear if for about a second. Bummer I gotta save up 1500$ now :(.

They blew off when the bearing flew out! lol No seriously you should wear a good snug fitting set of safety glasses when striking something with a hammer or using air grinders for sure. I just have gotten complacent after so many years of doing this kind of work is all.

I have an 08 Explorer XLT 2WD. I found a Timken bearing hub on Amazon for only $165.00! Some of the comments on Amazon lamented that this part is Made In China, but the one I received is clearly marked Made in USA. Go to Amazon and search: Timken HA590156 Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly.

NEVER let the caliper hang by the brake hose!!!

You showed movement on the tire, but the lug nuts weren't on?

Where are his safety glasses?

184 lb-ft my good man.

Brian I had a lot of difficult hearing you with the loud music in the back round

Where’s the axle?

I like the Christian music in the background

$350 or less

Am i the only one that noticed he didnt have a lug nut on when he showed how loose it was, then right after he must of paused it and put one on for show

Your TV is long horizontally, why would you record with your phone long vertically. Turn it for a FAR better result.

Engage safety squints 🤣

Am i the only one that noticed the lugs r off when hes wiggling it around? Of course its gonna move around lol

don't shoot videos in portrait