88 Mazda 626 wheel bearings...


Exploder_Chick

Exploder_Chick

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Anyone done em? I need to do the pass side and just wondering if anyone had some schematics available, or advice. Thanks in advance!!!!
-Brandee
 
I think you have to take off the knuckle and press the hub off the bearing then the bearing out of the knuckle.
 
It's been a long time since I did one of those but if memory serves correctly it's a cartridge bearing pressed into the knuckle. If I'm correct you'll have to remove the knuckle and have access to a 40 ton press. Give everything a good soaking with penetrant at least overnight.
 
It has been a long time since I've worked on one of those. I'm 98% sure those are pressed in.
Is that the right front?
It requires tools that the average person doesn't have.
You may be able to rent a tool kit called "hub tamer". That will make it possible to do but still difficult.
My best advice is to take it to someone that has the proper tools and experience. As bad things can happen when trying to do this the wrong way.
Good luck.
 
If it is pressed in and you don't have the press or accessories to press the bearing in, definitely take the steering knuckle a machine shop. It is REALLY pressed in there. I learned the hard way and wasted money.

Pete
 
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