2015 Ford Explorer Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

[@Al-xk7wl]

Finally, someone who has difficulty removing the wheel bearing! Great video and great explanation of the different methods you used!

[@JSEntertainmentCo]

OMG... I wish I saw your video sooner. I fought with my rear wheel bearing on a '17 explorer for hours. After the slam hammer tool separated the bearing into two halves, I had to remove the entire knuckle and beat it out with a sledge hammer and a huge socket after setting the knuckle up on blocks. It was a miserable experience. Now I'll but that hub buster and do the other three bearings. I never knew that thing existed. Thank you.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Sorry to hear you struggled. Those rear bearings are always a fight. I’ve since started pulling the whole knuckle off and putting it in the shop press. Seemed a bit faster on the last one I did anyway.

[@JSEntertainmentCo]

@@Tomsfoolery. I agree. When i do the other side, I'll just remove the knuckle from the get go.

[@lessummers5738]

@@Tomsfoolery. If one bearing bad do you have to change all of them?thanks

[@bcase1962]

This is why I have a complete rear knuckle coming via UPS today... Saves a lot of time and aggravation...

[@carlosreyes-ow8qr]

Donde se puede conseguir esa pieza

[@w.c.6678]

Great video man! It's nice to see a michigan guy, working on a car with rust. It always seems people work on almost new southern cars. It's a totally different beast! Thanks!

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Right on!

[@ERICREPAIR]

JUST WANTED TO SAY A HUGE THANKS FOR THE TIP ON HOW TO GET THOSE BEARING HUBS OUT. SAVED ME A LOT OF WASTED TIME.

[@brianrichardson8579]

This was a great video. Had the same problems the entire time with my 2014 FWD Explorer. Hub Buster, Slide Hammer would not budge the bearing. The Astro Last Chance kit was able to break it free with no trouble. Thanks for the video and tips.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks!

[@imadog131]

I’ve seen this hub buster used on other videos and here is a tip. It appears that the cars suspension is absorbing some of the force when you hit the hub buster. If you use a jack stand under the knuckle when you hit it the hub would take all the force and might work better.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

You are absolutely correct!

[@steveryan9444]

Doing same job tomorrow i feel more confident now. Nice video thx

[@jeffbrown3963]

I've done this job with the same issues - obviously all the cursing has been edited out !!!!! Lol ....Great video.

[@David-p3i8i]

Very good explanation on the work 👍

[@dustinguy101]

I used the two bolt thru stud holes method. 1/2 inch bolts I think but there was so much pressure they started to bend. It’s probably gonna need heat and pb blaster

[@jacoblandry9080]

Ford explorer are so bad to remove rear wheel bearings down here with all the salt on the roads. This was a great trick!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Fantastic video. Great Explanation every step of the way as always! 😃🔧

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks man!

[@mksales1]

Best to use 3 jack bolts at the same time to get it out evenly. Move every one a litle bit at a time so it does not bind. I did 3 since the 2 are not centered. I just use old head bolts or anything that is a hard bolt. The key is to push evenly so it does not bind.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Good info! The most recent ones I’ve done, I removed the knuckle and place them in the shop press. The job went a bit quicker that way. These are the most difficult hubs to remove!

[@raymondsreca8767]

I cut a notch in the splash guard with tin snips and took it off. So much easier with that out of the way.

[@jrock5831]

Great video. I just replaced my two rears on my 2014. Not fun!

[@Satilik637]

You are my inspiration 💯

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks!

[@PeteJovanovic-s8f]

Worked out very well thanks.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Great to hear!

[@baltazarortega]

Excelente video profe gracias

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks! I appreciate the feedback!

[@johnF56]

If need be, would you be able to pull that CV axle through the bearing hole?

[@calholli]

I think your best bet would be to combine the two: meaning, put your bolts on there and get them pushing a lot of pressure--- and then get your beater stick back on there somehow and hit it WHILE the bolts are already pushing that high pressure. The combination of high tension and high impact at the same time will make it listen a little better.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

That's a good idea and would likely work well! Thanks!

[@user-kj7vq1tc1p]

This is BOSS... Just fab

[@calholli]

That kit isn't throw away if you used the hardened nuts that came with it. If I'm not mistaken, you used your own nuts and they were too soft. (unless I missed something).

[@Tomsfoolery.]

You are correct.

[@cyborgbear7269]

I'm in Northern MI, too. Out in Mio. Also, I need my rear bearing replaced in my 2015 Explorer. Are you in the same area?

[@gnez28]

Hopefully, I don't have to fight my hub..got my 2015 Explorer, in NY. Im only 300 miles away from hitting 200,000. my ABS sensor, melted, because of my worn wheel bearing..

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Wow it must have gotten hot! How did the job go?

[@stevewhitt9109]

This was the most suspenful vid on the d*** Explorer wheel hub. I was puliing for you the whole time. Long live the Hub Buster. This was better than a murder mystery. I have this problem now. I will look for the Hub Buster. thanks Whitt, Iva, SC

[@rudedogcansurvive]

I think grade 5 1/2 inch bolts and nuts will work

[@idefinered1381]

Changed mine and my abs light is on and other warning lights like my downhill grading

[@russboudrie5098]

At 15:05 it looks as if the left bolt broke the casting. Did it?

[@baltazarortega]

Saludos desde Monterrey N.L México

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Greetings! Thanks for watching!

[@97kt69]

Anti seize at the factory would be a good idea Ford!

[@kevchev9952]

There's no need to remove the wheel speed sensor. The sensor staves in through the knuckle on the back side of the bearing / hub assembly and will be untouched by the hub assembly removal.

[@bartonmic292002]

What's the fluid that u can see leaking threw out the video

[@samuelgoodwyn1939]

Thanks u been helpful

[@kamalabbady6778]

Tha hub buster is the way to go.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

It’s a game changer for sure!

[@wackerusaf]

Thank you

[@Tomsfoolery.]

You're welcome!

[@jesuschavira8140]

I know how it is I'm from grand rapids michigan tks ser

[@Tomsfoolery.]

I’m up near Gaylord. Michigan is a crappy place to work as an auto mechanic! Rust rust rust!

[@46huseyin49]

Oh yes!😇

[@sashaapple386]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hobby_dude_]

Why not use a slide hammer?

[@Tomsfoolery.]

You'd pull your arm off before pulling that hub off using a slide hammer. They are the most difficult bearings to remove! Honestly, they don't need bolts lol. The most recent one I did, I removed the whole knuckle and put it in the shop press to push the hub assembly out. That actually worked best.

[@davessparetime83]

why mess with the sensor?

[@Tomsfoolery.]

The axle shaft moves around quite a bit when removing the hub. The plastic sensors break very easily! I learned from experience!

[@miskec69]

@@Tomsfoolery. Wrong. No need to touch sensors on any Fords when removing Wheel bearing hubs

[@Schnippen_Schnappen1]

Last time i did one of these garbage trucks i had to pull the spindle out and press them out. It’s always the rusty ford garbage

[@kennethmorrow740]

I had the same exact issue with many other hubs including gmc and chevys. In general it’s anything with the aluminum knuckles

[@rogernymoen2292]

No, I don't want to do the same job you do. I don't want to break the ABS sensor and you look like someone is going to destroy the car.

[@johnkennedy4332]

Took you long enough lol

[@Tomsfoolery.]

It took longer than the video showed! Come help next time and it’ll take even longer! 😂