2007 Jeep Commander Front wheel bearing removal & replace ( R & R )

My wife's 2007 Jeep Commander needs new front wheel bearings. After 112,000 miles, it is about time. The repair was routine until I pulled the brake calipers.
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[@istvanjakab7369]

Hello Can I kindly ask if the 3.0 JCommander wheel bearing would fit the Hemi 5.7 ? The price of the same part is double for the hemi, want to spare some money Would it fit? Thank you for your time

[@SouthernEngineering]

I did a quick search on Rockauto.com and compared the front wheel hub assembly for both the 3.7 V6 and the Hemi V8; I got the same part number for both vehicles. The part I researched was MEVOTECH G513234 Original Grade I hope that helps you. Thanks for watching

[@istvanjakab7369]

@@SouthernEngineering I highly appreciate your great gesture and the time you have kindly spent to find and answer to my request. Thank you!

[@msegrue]

Thanks for filming and posting this video, it was extremely helpful.

[@akaredcrossbow]

I called 4 Jeep dealerships in different parts of the country for the torque spec for the 35mm/36mm axle nut and all 4 gave me a torque spec of 229 ft lbs in under one minute. One of them even said 100 ft lbs and then said no those are the bolts for the hub assembly give me a second and he found it in another section. Some books say it’s 100 ft lbs and some say it’s 185 ft lbs, but I do believe it’s talking about the 3 bolts that hold on the hub assembly. I did my right side 6 years ago with the torque spec of 229 ft lbs and have had no issues. I did my left side 3 years ago and remember only doing it to 100 ft lbs and I just had to replace the left front side again. The books need to be more specific.

[@bretts1]

Really nice, that door being insulated and opening so good is cool. Thank You

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi Brett, sorry for taking so long to respond, sometimes YT does not notify me of messages. F.Y.I. My daughter will be learning to drive this summer (yup it's that time 😱), anyway long story short, her and I will be rebuilding, modifying, and updating a 95 Jeep Grand C that I purchased for her mother many years ago; It should be an interesting project and I hope you will follow along and see how she does. Thanks for watching, commenting, I do appreciate it. P.s. I post updates, previews, and other random stuff on Instagram @ southernengineering

[@debbieb5112]

Awesome work you did there. Thank you for teaching and sharing this great video

[@SouthernEngineering]

Thank You.

[@TheCzechmate007]

Job nicely done.I've done the same on my 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis and will be doing it on my wife's Commander next weekend. Happy to see it is not much different from the GCH.

[@ladylove223]

And this us why I live and respect men😮

[@pm1035]

Just Awesome! You have such confidence. I envy that. Thanks for a fantastic lesson!

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi PM, don't be to impressed, I had my *^$#$#^& moments; but I always remind myself that if someone built it, I can take it a part, anyway glad you enjoyed it. F.Y.I. once I get my 'Honey do list' down to size I'm starting a ground up resto-mod of a 1949 MGTD with lots of custom work, then my old 1962 jeep... Thanks for watching.

[@greentree5265]

Great Video !! Also great that you torqued everything....

[@SouthernEngineering]

Thanks, I've been working on improving my video quality. I not an auto mechanic but I am learning. My daughter and I will be rebuilding my wife's old 95 Jeep Grand C this winter, she gets her license in May next year and it will be her first car. It will be a near full rebuild, exhaust, suspension, brakes, injectors, bodywork, and interior; If you're interested in following along I hope you will subscribe, it definitely will be an adventure. Thanks for watching and commenting, I do appreciate it. P.s. I post updates, previews, and other random stuff on Instagram #southernengineering

[@damon123jones]

GRUNTING A BIT THERE CHUBBY BOY...BUT man you are fast.. good job👍👍

[@browndavid3440]

Awesome job, im installing both front hub bearings on a 2006 commander with 140k thanks for the insight

[@SouthernEngineering]

Thanks, I'm glad it will help. Stay tune for more Jeep projects, I have a 61 that I'm going to do a resto-mod on. thanks for watching.

[@faithkiefer3892]

i really enjoy your videos keep up the good work

[@SouthernEngineering]

Faith Kiefer thanks Faith, glad you like it. Stay tuned for more. Thanks for watching.

[@metalhalide4043]

Few Tips: The piston needs to be pushed in some until it clears the metal studs on the back of the inner brake pad, if you pry it off you will chip or damage the piston. The ABS cable should be removed prior to removing the hub to prevent damage. Do not use any grease/oil when installing the new bushing onto the slide pin, otherwise it could slide out of the groove when installing back into the bore and will get damaged if you use force, only use silicone grease on the outside of the slide pin when installing back into bore.

[@uzoechisamuel]

That pistol is brass or what? I hate it

[@metalhalide4043]

@@uzoechisamuel They called phenolic pistons, it's a resin, benefit is they do not transfer heat and will not rust but are brittle and easily damaged..

[@brucebailey9473]

sweet video bud, just changed both front wheel bearings in my 07 commander with this as a guide.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi Bruce, so glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@brucebailey9473]

have ever changed the front drive shaft? that is my next project.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi Bruce, No, fortunately. If you do, consider making a video. Oh, and thanks for the sub, I'll do my best to make video's worth your time... LaterWalt

[@chriscather3126]

Thank you for your very detailed video...shop quoted 511.00 to replace just one. I am able to get both for less than their price of 1 and do them myself because of this video!

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi Chris, thanks so much for your kind words, I truly am glad it helped you. Comments like yours make it worth the time and effort it takes to post a useful video. If your interested in more automotive content, stay tuned, this winter, my daughter and I will be doing a resto-mod on a 95 jeep for her first vehicle; it should be an exciting project for us. Thanks for watching and commenting, I do appreciate it. P.s. I post updates, project previews, and other random stuff on Instagram #southernengineering

[@DoomsdayOps]

Thanks alot!!! It was nice to know what I would be up against before I started. Especially on how to get the old hub out. That was the worst part.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Glad it helped!

[@alexcossitt]

Very good job on the video my man. I got both my front done today. I ended up making a metal chisel out of a 3/4 Allen key then it was a breeze after that. I'm guessing the rear is pretty much the same scenario. Thanks again Jeep on!!

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hey thanks Turbo, glad it could help. I haven't done the rear yet but I understand it uses hub assemblies similar to the front. F.Y.I. My daughter will be learning to drive this summer (yup it's that time 😱), anyway long story short, her and I will be rebuilding, modifying, and updating a 95 Jeep Grand C that I purchased for her mother many years ago; It should be an interesting project and I hope you will follow along and see how she does. Thanks for watching, commenting, I do appreciate it. P.s. I post updates, previews, and other random stuff on Instagram @ southernengineering

[@istvanjakab7369]

Thank you for the detailed video

[@SouthernEngineering]

Your welcome, thanks for watching.

[@dukenukem5768]

I finished this job today. One of my caliper slide pins had also seized - always worth checking. Greased everything well going back in. I wire brushed and re-painted the splash shield as I've had them rust through on other cars - the factory only waves a spray gun at them. Used three different socket systems on this job! - mostly 1/2" drive, but 3/4" drive breaker bar and scaffold pole to undo the hub nut, and 3/8" ratchet drive for the three hub bolts becauses a 1/2" ratchet would foul the CV boot. (1/2" drive breaker bar for final tighten of the hub bolts though). Did not use my fourth (1/4" drive) socket system this time though! The slide pins have flats on the heads and I found you need to align these horizontally to allow the caliper body to go into place. The rubbery sleeve @9:15 is not a seal, it is an anti-rattle/squeal feature I believe.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Glad you got it done I believe your correct on the thing I called a seal I'm pretty certain it's to mitigate rattling.

[@clonejeepsrt8343]

I learned a lot today !!!!!!!! Thanks teacher!! I need to go buy myself a Snapon torque wrench !!!

[@SouthernEngineering]

Thanks, I'm glad it was informative. I use Tekton torque wrench's, been very happy with them.

[@oswaldoramirez2715]

Good job and thanks for sharing this Video 👍🏼👍🏼

[@SouthernEngineering]

Thanks, and thanks for watching.

[@badgerpa9]

Nice job and bloody stump there too.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Thanks. Ya know, when you work with your hands, even a glove can't protect sometimes. Thanks for watching and commenting, I do appreciate it.

[@cesarbeg]

I recently buyed a Jeep commander 5.7

[@cesarbeg]

Good video, can exist some play between the splines of the wheel hub and the cvjoint ones, whitout the nut of course?

[@judahespinoza643]

Big help, thank you!

[@SouthernEngineering]

Your welcome. Thanks for watching..

[@cesarbeg]

Great job and useful video. What capacity is the jackstand?

[@linofbenecchi]

nice job thanks

[@poeticreasons77]

Outstanding! Everybody wants 3-400 to do this and they insist it takes 4 hrs.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Glad you like it, it would have been faster if I had a hub-puller, (that's on my list for the next tool run) It can be a pricey repair, and I understand the dealer needs to pay the bill, but I don't like paying someone else for something I can do just as well. Sorry for the delay, but YT sometimes takes a while to forward comments. Thanks for watching and commenting, I do appreciate it.

[@Mike-hm6dh]

Nice work.Only thing missing was pizza and a beer.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Thanks Mike, glad you like it. Oddly enough, we had pizza that night. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more projects

[@wiley0714]

Bit of a rocker tap? * Do Not pry caliper loose....push the piston back! Other wise you can chip the piston on removal. (I'm guilty) so I'd rather save you...compress the piston (push the pad inward ( use something wide and flat so you don't chip the brake pad) then the caliper should pull right off from the bracket. I also grease the piston boots to prevent any stuck pistons. A C Clamp and old pad work great to compress the piston ...

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi Rain man, Are you referring to the prybar I used to the caliper?

[@davem5621]

Hey Guy, great job on the video. Can I ask a further question? I have an '07 Commander with 120K miles on it, and I'm wondering how will I know it is time to replace these front hub bearings? Will I hear a sound, a pitch, a grinding noise, or? How can I tell they're going bad? How did you tell yours were dying? Thanks in advance

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi David, thanks. What I noticed was this; when driving straight on a smooth road I notice a small pitch/sound change coming from the front wheel when I would steer left or right, there should be no sound. At 120 K your due, but your mileage may vary. I replaced both even though the other side sounded find, the first one was I pain but the other side was easier (experience). F.y.i. Once I get my shop rehab done I'm going to pull in my wife's 95 Jeep Grand C from behind the barn and do a resto-mod; It's been a great Jeep and while it's tired it's in good enough shape for a chance at a second life, It should be a fun project. Stay tuned if you're interested. Thanks for watching and commenting, I do appreciate it. P.s. I post updated, previews, and other random stuff on Instagram @ southernengineering

[@virtuoso313]

Grunting is a must 👌 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@wes11bravo]

Don't forget to grunt? I grunt when I put my socks on, sir. I assure you I won't forget.

[@SouthernEngineering]

LOL

[@GBC18]

Hey, I’ve got a commander 2006 Hemi and about to tackle my rear bearings. I’m confused about the ABS though. How does this attach to a new hub or does it not connect to the hub? I was wondering as I couldn’t see anything about ABS on some of the wheel bearings I’ve been looking at. Thanks for any help.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi, There seems to be some variation from year to year, your jeep should have the ABS units built into the hub like my wifes. Her Jeep is a 3.7 so the rear axle my be different but from yours, I was told yours uses a unit bearing assembly like ours. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching..

[@MrShadowGhostFox]

Where did you find wheel bearings ? Autozone has them for 250 a piece! Is there anywhere cheaper good quality still?

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi Fox. I used Rockauto and Moog hub assm. pn. 513234 $116, hope that helpsI like Moog bearings, they have always worked well for me, but if you prefer there is AC Delco or Timken ~$125 these are all quality units. If you're interested, this summer my daughter and I will be doing a resto-mod on a 95 Jeep Grand C. She starts driving school next month and this will be her first Jeep. Should be an interesting father-daughter project. Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate it. P.s. I post updates, previews, and other random stuff on Instagram @ southernengineering

[@skippy594]

Good video and very informative. Having said that, have you ever heard of a "hub puller tool" and a "wire".... Oh never mind, there you go. lol Sorry, just being sarcastic. I have to do this on my wife '06 in a day or 2 in my shop, "Skippy's Shop of Hillbilly engineering" Thanks for the video.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi Skip, thanks, hope this video helps. Hub puller, "I don't need no stinking hub puller" :). Actually I haven't heard of it, I should add it to my tool list... Stay tuned, I have a ground up Jeep build in the future, once I finish putting my shop in order. Thanks for watching. P.s. don't forget to grunt...

[@skippy594]

It did help! You want to talk Jeep? Go visit and like my shop page on facebook.... "Skippy's Shop of Hillbilly engineering". facebook.com/Skippys-shop-of-hillbilly-engineering-223453921469509/

[@chevyphil3969]

nice job buddy. ill give you a b plus, extra credit next time wash the white letters lol i know its cold cold here in new york too, now you engineers know what us auto mechanics been dealing with lol well for me the last 35 years lol

[@SouthernEngineering]

Thank you Philip. High praise from an auto mechanic, I'm honored. You guys have a tough job between unhappy customers and bad engineering on auto's. Thanks for watching, stay tuned i'm planning a custom built CJ style Jeep from the ground up, only thing i'm buying are motor, trans and wheels; sort of putting my engineering where my mouth is..

[@aldee3018]

liked the whole video,question srt wheels?

[@SouthernEngineering]

I don't remember

[@greentree5265]

I suggest you use Slide Grease vice anti-seize on the caliper slides. Don't spray it with penetrate, it will dissolve the grease.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Thanks, I had not considered that.

[@pullinstringsarchery]

Southern engineering. Did you have to have the new speed sensor sync at the dealership?

[@SouthernEngineering]

No, its a plug and play type of operation... Thanks for watching..

[@wes11bravo]

On a slightly more serious note, what wheels are you running on that XK?

[@SouthernEngineering]

The wheels are 20" with a 2" front lift and a 1 1/2" back lift for a level ride. I never liked the stock 17" and after the wife saw the 20's on my truck, she convinced me to upgrade her Jeep; we both like to new stance. Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate it. P.s. I post updates, project previews, and other random stuff on Instagram #southernengineering

[@eggracer1]

Your awesome

[@SouthernEngineering]

Thanks Emmanuel, glad you like the video, I hope it helped you. Thanks for watching..

[@eggracer1]

Southern Engineering because of you I was able to change my hub rotor and brake system.. I absolutely appreciate how you just work but put the necessary site comments on what tool and size wrench or socket needed to complete the job... I subscribed just in case you make another video

[@SouthernEngineering]

Thank you Emmanuel, I appreciate that and so glad it helped. Thanks for the SUB. There will be infinity more videos and howto's.

[@dukenukem5768]

Where exactly did you put the jack @1:05 ? I've never found anywhere satisfactory while the plastic undershields are in place. I do have a GC not a Commander but AFAIK they are the same underneath. My trolley jack is too wide to lift under the lower wishbone and I end up using the kit scissor jack under the wishbone just to get it up and onto the stands. Perhaps I should get a bottle jack for the wishbone place.

[@SouthernEngineering]

I put it under the lower control arm where it attaches to the frame. What year is your Grand C, how do you like it? Thanks for watching and commenting, I do appreciate it. P.s. I post updates, previews, and other random stuff on Instagram #southernengineering

[@dukenukem5768]

@@SouthernEngineering : Hmm, undershield a bit in the way and the LCA will droop as you jack which might push the jack sideways, but I'll give it a try. Got my bearing out today, brutal job. I shall file chamfers on the outside edge by the three holes to allow a chisel in, for next time. My GC is 2007, like it but prefered my old XJ (classic Cherokee).

[@SouthernEngineering]

Yeah, it is a pain without a hub puller, I have one now so I most like will not need to use it anytime soon. I also forgot to mention that I used jack stands once I had it up. I have a 95 GC I purchased new for my wife; it's parked behind the barn the important parts are still good but it needs suspension, brakes, ect to make it a good first vehical for my daughter, she and I will go over it this winter, it should be an interesting project

[@shaqmaeweather9589]

Question I have a 07 commander does it matter if the wheel bearing I get is a 06

[@SouthernEngineering]

I looked it up on Rockauto, 2006 and 2007 Commander with a 3.7 Litre 4X4 use the same AC deco partnumber. I don't know what you have but you can do the same, go to Rockauto.com and look up a major brand hub for your Commander and compare it to another year. I like AC Delco or Moog. Good luck. Just in case you're interested. I hope you will consider watching my shop re-had series that I just started. I'm doing a Top to Bottom Re-(model/organize) on my workshop and my girls are helping 😱 I'm making it `ship-shape' so to speak, it will be a blend of a full and proper workshop, a bit of mancave and better-suited for video work; once it's done I can get back to working on a resto-mod of my old Jeep. My daughter inspired the project, after her art-studio, she suggested that my barn looked like, well, a Barn! 😟 Here is a link to the first part of the project: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWGUf5l8ndCBm80 Stay tuned if you want to follow along. Thanks for watching and commenting, I do appreciate it. P.s. I post updates, previews, and other random stuff on Instagram @ southernengineering

[@shaqmaeweather9589]

Southern Engineering thank you and I will deff watching your vids

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hey thanks man, I'll do my best to make interesting video's worth your time.

[@stephencooney9870]

Just have to ask, is it the chair or your back that's creaking?

[@SouthernEngineering]

LOL, no, I grunt, the chair creaks.Thanks for watching and the sub, it's much appreciated.P.s. I'm about the start a 95 Jeep Grand C resto-mod for my daughters first ride, I think it will be an interesting series.

[@rainprize]

No need for caliper piston compression tool if you have a basic c-clamp in your tool inventory already

[@SouthernEngineering]

True but if you have the tool it comes in handy.. The C clamp and a piece of wood will work just fine. Thanks for watching..

[@jester4348]

What bearing did you purchase for the replacement?

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi Jester. I used MOOG bearing asm's. Always good quality and fair price, not the most expensive and definitely not the cheapest. Thanks for watching. P.s. If you're interested I getting my shop ready for a resto-mod on a 1995 jeep grand, stay tuned.Instagram @ southernengineering

[@jester4348]

Roger that!! My front left is going on my commander. I’ll look into Moog. Thanks for the quick response and Ive subscribed. This video saved me from going to the Stealership !!

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hey Jester, I had a difficult time pulling the hubs by hand but as you saw I managed. I picked up a hub puller on Amazon for the next time... I figured if one was bad the other is soon to follow so I replace both. I forgot to tell you I purchased the hubs from Rockauto. I have a lot of projects in the wind, I'll do my best to make videos worth your time. Thanks for the sub..

[@jester4348]

I just ordered two Timikens from rockauto, so I’ll be on it in a few days. Got a hub puller in my arsenal already but I’ll make sure to grunt and curse for OEMs sake! Thanks again

[@jester4348]

Btw, I’m about to change out the EGR but I’m not much of a Tuber, so there’s an idea for ya. PCV and Egr are basically co located on the 4.7 not sure on the 5.7. Might be worth a tutorial if you haven’t tackled those or need to...

[@greentree5265]

Why not use a puller to remove the Hub ??

[@SouthernEngineering]

I didn't have a puller at the time and didn't even know there was one 🙄 or I would have purchased it before I pounded away. I have since rectified that problem.

[@dukenukem5768]

Just what I was going to say

[@greentree5265]

@@SouthernEngineering well, I take that back, a puller won't do the job. i replaced my two hub/bearings yesterday. I had to beat them out as well....

[@SouthernEngineering]

The puller I purchased also has a slide hammer it looks like it would do the job but I'll have to wait till the next wheel job. Now that we all have the wheel hubs changed, It has occurred to me that heating the knuckle with a torch should make it easier to remove the hub, so file that away for next time. I have a 95 Grand C out back of the barn, my daughter and I will rebuild it this Winter, she gets her license in the spring and this will be her first Jeep. The drive train is sound but needs suspension, exhaust, and bodywork, it should be a fun project for her and me, stay tuned if your interested in seeing how that works out.

[@kodiakfarmsbrianhoadley8152]

Neat would have been cussing if I’d done it

[@SouthernEngineering]

Did you notice the bloody thumb @ 4:18, that maybe why it's a silent video 😬. Thanks for watching...

[@vinman1029]

Grunt, fart, shit your pants.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Never quite that bad, but sometimes it can be close.. Thanks for watching. F.Y.I. I'm updating my shop so I can do proper work on my cars, stay tuned if your interested in following a long. P.s. I post updates and previews on Instagram @southernengineering