Wheel bearing replacement in a 2003 Mazda Protege 5. Press in style bearings done without using a shop press. Specific for Mazda Protege, but many of the tec…
Wheel bearing replacement in a 2003 Mazda Protege 5. Press in style bearings done without using a shop press. Specific for Mazda Protege, but many of the tec…
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you lube it before you put it in the freezer
so i have same car and a loud humming noise when driving straight and turning left but the slightest right turn the noise goes away. correct me if im wrong but would this be left wheel bearing? and is there any way to check without taking apart to much stuff need to fix before i leave for school. please help
Good video thanks
you bring up a good point.. i have never done it that way. people say they have…but the condensation is somthing to take into consideration..thanks for the comment.
no issues with allignment..as long as you don’t mess with the adjustble part of the tie rod ends…you are good..
The problem with putting the hub in freezer is you immediately get frost and condensation on it when you take it out. I am not sure if having water in between the bearing and hub would lead to other problems or it may just evaporate later.
Thank you for posting this video. Did you have any issues with alignment afterwards? I came across this HF tool and was looking for directions on how to use it. The box said it prevents needing an alignment, if you don’t remove everything from the car.
hi, yes that is a good point. a viewer mentioned that last year.. it’s probably burried in the comments..they said doing the freezert trick helped.
I wonder if tossing the hub into the freezer would make installing it easier without so much pounding?
cool. good luck on your repair. thanks for watching!
Abslotutely awesome man. Im doing my 02 OZ Rally the exact same way. That harbor freight tool is nuts. You can now do the hardest job on the car, motor aside, with this tool. Excellent video my friend, and thanks for the help.
i prefer using a shop press for the job. i picked up a 20 ton press for $149, it makes the job way easier! the tool i demonstrated is designed for doing it while the knuckle is still on the car, but if you have a bearing that is seized into the knuckle (usually in climates where a lot of road salt is used), you almost have to take the whole knuckle off.. the cost of the tools is well worth it. i would try to do it with the knuckle still on the car, if you run into a problem, then take it off.
Nice video! One question though… could you not remove and reinstall the bearing without dismantling the whole thing out of the car? I thought these tool were meant to avoid that as well… I’m considering doing a similar job but I’m wary about dismantling so much… Plus, the cost of the tool will pay for a DIY garage rental costs, including lift and press. Can you comment?
Bracket Bolts (ft lbs) 33-35, Mounting Bolts (ft lbs) 58-75…that is for the front.
when you put the rotors back on what do you torque it to I have to replace my rotors
and was just wondering.
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absolutely! thanks for watching!
Ahh. I thought it might be cause the electric was easier to control at lower speeds or something. Anyways, its good to have backups. 🙂 As they say, “Two is one, and one is none…”
my compressor seized up..was using my old electric impact…
Any reason you used a corded impact with the bearing press kit instead of the pneumatic?
thanks!
Very similar sentiments
thanks for watching!!
Let me tell you right now! You’re Da Man!!! You know your mechanics. I’ve never seen anyone fly through the techniques like you did. Without the shop press..WOW You taught me some things. Thanks This was a great asset to my video collection. And that car jack…are you making people cry!!! hehe I just love it. Thanks a Million.
thanks for watching!
hope the vid helped out. thanks for watching!
Excellent video. I am preparing to replace the press bearings on my car and this will greatly help in preparing. Thank you for posting.
hi, it is an AL-6K-MR-38. i bought it at best buy auto equipment $1800. i was going to make a youtube vid for it, but the bypass valve got jagged up….once i fix it, i will make that vid.
Hey bud what kind of floor jack is that and where can i get it?
That was great! Im getting ready to do this to my Ford. Now I can see how to do it alittle bit better. Thanks for the video.
lol thanks! that’s a great price for the machine shop!! i usually use my shop press..just wanted to show that there is another way. thanks for watching!
it is really easy to grind it down. just take it to a bench grinder and slowly rotate it while grinding. test fit it every few passes on the bearing while it is still in the knuckle. as soon as you have jsut enough clearence..you should be good to go. i don’t know if there is a better sized press kit out there..
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You just shaved it down a bit? How hard is it or would I be able to find one that fits better?? I don’t mind paying for one that doesn’t need to be modified
hey, i just looked up the part and it is the same one for the 2003 and 1999 protege…so if you get that same bearing press kit, it will have to be modified.
Hey Wes, is doing this to a 99′ Mazda protege any different? Are the sizes still wonky and need to modify this bearing adapter kit? I wanna try doing this myself but it seems like it would take me a week to do since I don’t have the expertise you do and my car is rusty as crap. Don’t mind a good challenge but want to know if it’s worth my time to attempt something if the adapter doesn’t have the right sizes. Don’t know where to look for sizes….says 74mm outer diameter for my bearings?!
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cool. thanks for the input and thanks for watching!
Excellent video m8, I wasnt brave enough to takle the job with a kit as the few times Ive tried getting bearings out took a hell of a lot of pressure on a hydraulic press before it move and didnt think the kits would be up to the job but I like the bare bones basic tool approach that you have done here, wish more people did vids llike this!!! cheers!
cool! glad it helped and thanks for watching
Ace video man very helpful thanks very much!
thanks for watching!
Good vid