Anybody done a wheel bearing on a ford 4x4? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Dean · 2009-06-10, 07:10 AM

My F150 is making typical wheel bearing noises on the front left.

Never done one on a Ford 4x4 (manual hubs)

Anybody have any experience doing them? Probably self evident, but thought I'd ask. I read something about needing some special socket on the manual hubs???

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-06-10, 07:25 AM

Its funny that you ask. My dad has an f350 with manual hubs and we just replaced the u joint and hub in it not too long ago. I can't remember exactly how the hub came out but I can ask him. I figure the fords should be pretty similar.

Dean · 2009-06-10, 09:20 AM

I'd appreciate any info. Should be similar even though the 350 is an 8 bolt vs. my 5 bolt.

I am guessing, but probably need 2 bearings and 2 seals? I assume I'll have to inspect the races, but since it just started making noise, hopefully they are fine.

2009-06-10, 07:10 AM	#1
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Anybody done a wheel bearing on a ford 4x4? My F150 is making typical wheel bearing noises on the front left. Never done one on a Ford 4x4 (manual hubs) Anybody have any experience doing them? Probably self evident, but thought I'd ask. I read something about needing some special socket on the manual hubs??? __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2009-06-10, 07:25 AM	#2
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Its funny that you ask. My dad has an f350 with manual hubs and we just replaced the u joint and hub in it not too long ago. I can't remember exactly how the hub came out but I can ask him. I figure the fords should be pretty similar. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-06-10, 09:20 AM	#3
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I'd appreciate any info. Should be similar even though the 350 is an 8 bolt vs. my 5 bolt. I am guessing, but probably need 2 bearings and 2 seals? I assume I'll have to inspect the races, but since it just started making noise, hopefully they are fine. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

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