GEN 1 Bearing replacement

coachhomer · Dec 14, 2019

What Is the best way to get the bearing out?

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MTF · Dec 14, 2019

https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/iwe-removal-diy.42575/

Yeah, Ok, it doesn't show the wheel bearing hub removal.
But you can look up front wheel hub removal on YouTube.

Try this:

And This:

coachhomer · Dec 14, 2019

MTF said:
https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/iwe-removal-diy.42575/

Yeah, Ok, it doesn't show the wheel bearing hub removal.
But you can look up front wheel hub removal on YouTube.

That’s a great video and very informative. But I need to replace the bearing assembly within the hub. Does the bearing come out? Or do I need to purchase an entire new hub?

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MTF · Dec 14, 2019

Looks like you can't, you have buy a new assembly.
Especially the way this guy throws it. LOL

MTF · Dec 14, 2019

coachhomer said:
That’s a great video and very informative. But I need to replace the bearing assembly within the hub. Does the bearing come out? Or do I need to purchase an entire new hub?

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Looks like you can only buy the whole assembly.

https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-hub-and-bearing-cl3z1104l/?c=Zz1icmFrZXMmcz1icmFrZS1jb21wb25lbnRzJmk9TUExMDI2MDUmcj0yJmE9Zm9yZCZvPWYtMTUwJnk9MjAxMSZ0PXN2dC1yYXB0b3ImZT02LTJsLXY4LWdhcw==

EricM · Dec 14, 2019

Its a unit bearing with the wheel hub and lugs all in one. Remove the bolts on the backside of the knuckle and bang it out.

Mikehill33 · Dec 15, 2019

You need a bearing press to remove the bearing from the hub, then to press the new one in.

I've never done a bearing replacement, but had a buddy in California (that was a mechanic) do mine for my 96 Maxima back in 2000. No clue what the respective cost is, but I gave him a case of beer for it, ha.

https://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton...LQG8uh9uLMH9tXgy5-8QtH2BsD1TzKDUaAitxEALw_wcB

allinon72 · Dec 15, 2019

Mikehill33 said:
You need a bearing press to remove the bearing from the hub, then to press the new one in.

I've never done a bearing replacement, but had a buddy in California (that was a mechanic) do mine for my 96 Maxima back in 2000. No clue what the respective cost is, but I gave him a case of beer for it, ha.

https://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton...LQG8uh9uLMH9tXgy5-8QtH2BsD1TzKDUaAitxEALw_wcB

A Raptor isn't a 96 Maxima. This is a unit bearing, all one piece. Remove the bolts from the back, remove, and bolt the new one in.

Mikehill33 · Dec 15, 2019

allinon72 said:
A Raptor isn't a 96 Maxima. This is a unit bearing, all one piece. Remove the bolts from the back, remove, and bolt the new one in.

It isn't? (kidding).

Sure. I just did my IWE's a few months ago and didn't realize that the bearings were one piece. Good to know if I ever have bearing issues.

Overall this was a fairly easy repair, and a good opportunity to inspect the IWE's.

MTF · Dec 18, 2019

I found one thing very interesting, that the front axle shaft Teflon nut gets hot and can loosen!

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