How to Replace a Front Wheel Bearing

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Wheel Bearing Replacement. Learn how to replace a wheel bearing hub assembly. This is a 2007 Mercury Mountaineer, Ford Explorer but the process will be very similar for replacing any wheel bearing hub assembly with an axle running through it. I was quoted over $650 at the stealership to do the job again so save a ton of money and do it yourself and do it properly so it won’t fail again.

Here is the wheel bearing hub assembly I used: www.mevotech.com/product/hub-assemblies/
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All Comments (20)
  • @pd9605
    I wish every mechanic, amateur and professional, would take the time to watch your videos. You are a natural teacher with clear instruction and great visual assist.
  • @mrbigjem87
    I don't need a wheel bearing I just like watching these videos
  • @De-vonHolder-ur9ks
    The split screen and sledge hammer part had me 😂, you are saving tons of people money bro, this shows the type of heart you have. The world needs more of this, I hope you continue and are blessed, thanks man
  • @bonearete5419
    It is always such a pleasure to watch Chris fixes car. He is by far my favorite. I know there are also many expert mechanics online, but not one beats Chris for his tidiness and attention to detail. He is very systematic, he explains why he does things this way, he doesn't take shortcuts and anticipate future consequences, he cares for his tools, he is gentle with the car and parts he is handling ( I really like that ), and he also believes in aesthetic and makes every frame of his videos pleasant to the eyes. You do not find messy background or background noise. He gave us perfect pictures from the best angle. He really put in a lot of effort into producing these educational videos and presenting it like it is entertainment. Chris is first class in every sense of the words. I am sure he is now very rich, and I am very happy for him. He deserves every bit of it. So hard to find a real craftsman, an artisan, an entertainer, an educator, and a gentleman with a good voice all in one. I cannot fix car, I am just here for entertainment. One downside though, I am worried every time I have to visit a mechanic now after watching Chris. I just wish how nice if I could have Chris instead.
  • Back then, he didn’t care about showing his face, because he was a smaller YouTuber. The reason he doesn’t show his face nowadays is not because of privacy reasons, rather he wants people to watch the video for the video, not him.
  • @CoachKepler
    I love how your videos make me feel like I'm doing a good job even though I'm not doing a damn thing.
  • Just completed my wheel bearing. It took an hour and a half to get the old bearing out. It took another 30 minutes cleaning up all the tools I pulled out to get the thing off. But alas job complete. I feel very accomplished now. Thanks Chris! Couldn't have done it without you
  • @benghazi4216
    Leaving the brakes on the disc is a game changer! I think I've watched 20 different wheel bearing videos, and you are the first one to show this! Such youthful out of the box thinking, instead of just going through the motions because that's how it is shown in the service manuals
  • Dude, you have saved me thousands of $$$ (no exaggeration) and are about to save me $500 more. Being able to fix my own car is profoundly empowering. I hope you have some idea of how awesome your videos are and how valuable your work is. As someone else said already, I hope you can make a living from this somehow. Mechanics need to step up their game if they ever want my money again.
  • @subwoofer6726
    You are the only person on YouTube I know that I feel safe taking car advice from. I'm becoming more and more of a DIY kind of guy, so you do and amazing job with not only explanation, but damn good camera work to show exactly what's going on; kudos to those cams you put so we could see behind the car knuckles. I should also point out what a lot of other guys don't do that you do. You are pretty good with explaining what tools you use and where you get them. Lot of others never do or they use company based products that are supplied by where they work and they just overlook that.
  • Thanks so much for demonstrating this, and keeping in your struggles with the hub releasing. I just changed out my right front wheel bearing and was prepared with a slide hammer and extra "blaster" release space. It was all needed, and I thank you, Chris Fix, for showing me what to expect and being ready for it!
  • @ajaypro2881
    I used this guide on my grand Cherokee. One of the best how to videos ever. I did mine and had 100% full confidence. Thank you.
  • @caayydenn
    Just replaced the CV axles, wheel bearings, rotors, and pads on my 04 Cavalier and was all easier than I thought! Gives you a lot of confidence after completing a large job. Lots of thanks to your super well made videos.
  • 6 years later and I come back to your videos all the time. You are doing such good work making this information easily consumable.
  • @shaunwar8754
    My vehicle was making an abnormal noise from the front wheel and I came to your channel first to figure out the problem. I have watched a lot of your videos to help me with my car problems. Thank you and keep up the informative videos. 🤙
  • @TheBoondoggler
    What I love overall about Chris is how he demonstrates that even the average, mechanically uninclined person, who might certainly be intimidated by the mystery of all the parts, dirt and gadgetry surround cars, CAN DO this stuff themselves for the most part, if they use the right tool for the job, take their time and not freak out about it. Brilliant stuff here my dude.
  • @WJHandyDad
    Glad I'm not the only one who's had to deal with something "impossibly" stuck on. Thanks for a both entertaining and informative video.
  • Chris, My son's friend is a professional mechanic for over 30 years, he told me the best way to remove the hubs on my Jeep liberty is to leave the bolts in about 5-6 threads and use the same socket with a short extension on it and place it on the hub bolts line it up and use the power steering rack to remove the hub easy peasy, it popped it right out, no beating your brains out. The simplest thing I have ever done. Just thought it would be a good content Video for you. :)