This video outlines replacement of the rear wheel bearing, hub, parking brake shoes, brake rotors and pads. A shop press is required to service this bearing. The example vehicle is a 2002 Ford Explorer 4X4 however this example is similar to many 2000-2010 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer vehicles. Watch this video for more information.
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Great video !
Question: Does the backing plate always need to be between the spindle and the hub assembly before pressing in a new wheel bearing? Just curious, because my mechanic pressed 2 new bearings for my back wheels and didn't even ask me where my backing plate was!
very informative. did anyone else notice that he did not blink for at least 4 minutes
Excellent video. Detailed but to the point. Much better than most of the shade tree mechanics videos you find on You Tube. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
It's funny that I've watched this job done anywhere from absolute insanity-inducing to your example which went pretty smoothly… Apparently the rust can make a huge difference. My gf's got an 06 and I can tell many bearings will need done on it by this March. I'd say both fronts and probably at least one rear but maybe both of them. Not a lot of wobble, if any, but definitely noisy. Your video was really clear… Unfortunately I probably won't be tackling the rear ones on my own, and will have to pay for it, but the fronts, I'm going to attempt those myself. Great video man.
would this also apply to a 2005 lincoln aviator?
Thanks for the help. Good video.
Very good video !!!
how about supporting the baking plate on 2 pieces of wood if I don't have to through cutting the rotor
it's a 35mm lol
5:52 torch-cutting a brake rotor laid on a piece of plywood :-/
The way you explained is fantastic, you were clear and to the point, very good, congrats
I could not think of cutting the rotor to use it as a support tool, awesome idea, thanks.
is rear wheel bearings the same on a 2006 exploder?
Excellent video
Great tutorial. Believe it or not I was struggling with the parking brake cable. Did not think about pulling it. Thank you
hi I've got a question for you. I have a 1990 Chevy k1500 that I am going to replace the power steering gearbox on do you know if the remanufatured gear boxes are already lined up in the straight forward position? or do you have to line them up yourself? and what I am saying is if I have my wheels set straight and steering wheel should the shafts on the new gearbox be lined up that way too? and if I have to line the new one up how do I find the center line? any help here would be greatly appreciated?
you are a great and talented mechanic. you can fix anything. I hate you.