How To Replace Front Wheel Bearings On 97-2003 2WD Ford F-150 - Expedition - Lightning - Ranger

[@scoutmasterruss]

Probably one of the best "How To" videos I have seen in a while. Slow, methodical, and detailed. Well done.

[@antoniotorres1140]

Thank you so much you saved my butt by you making this video. I was on my way from Texas to Florida. In about 5:30 in the morning when it's still dark on the freeway my bearing went out my wheel was wobbling and I pulled over immediately and I knew I couldn't sit on the side of the highway so I was able to drive 8 Miles at about 10 mph until I got to O'Reilly's. I watch this video it took me about 3 hours to do and I was done back on the road. Thank you so much.

[@FalconsGarage]

Dang! Glad I was able to help!

[@AimForTheBushes908]

Crazy story. Thanks for sharing.

[@Nate-cg7ft]

Nice, he actually shows how to do the bearing, not just the hub like all the other videos. This guy explains everything very well. 😀

[@FalconsGarage]

I appreciate that!

[@matthewelliott-kn1tn]

Nice job being clear precise and showing step by step instructions. Good video and beginners will have no issue following along

[@JerryTarasek-wm7tb]

Probably one of the best videos for wheel bearing replacement. Professionally done, clearly explained

[@FalconsGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@bergtechautomotive8886]

Excellent video. It was a great refresher on these old style bearings. Love the fact you put the torque/tightening ratings and procedures.

[@FalconsGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pacadet]

I've done tons of FWD and 4X4/AWD front hubs over the years, but never a normal 2WD bearing. This was extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@sheltonbatts6379]

I have been looking for videos on this job, this by far is the best. Keep it up.

[@FalconsGarage]

Thanks, will do!

[@christopherstokes616]

Most people don't know the correct way to load grease INTO the bearings. You do ! Good job

[@FalconsGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@d.j.johnson548]

This is the only vid I could find that shows a truck like mine. You've helped me so much, Thank you!!

[@raulmichel7630]

Perfect explanation and cleared my thoughts regarding the bushings.

[@FalconsGarage]

Glad it helped

[@RobertFarrell-bg3jd]

Great video and narration! I could listen to you talk all day! Going to try this on my 2002 f150 this weekend!

[@ElijahTestini]

Glad to see it’s easy, I replaced my hubs a year ago but the bearings just went out in them again

[@luisponce1472]

Bearings should las about 60,000 Miles which is 4 to 5 years you did something wrong unless the Bearings had a Defect 😮

[@flynlow43]

Thanks for the video! I have all 4 rotors and calipers to do on my truck in a couple days. Glad you gave all the steps on the front and torque specs. Thank you sir.

[@LJC5865]

Falcons Garage good job on video thanks..i have a grinding noise after 1 more say of work going to check bearings..hope it's the bearings I'll replace them mofos with confidence. Lots of thumbs up on all the comments.

[@jamesmoore6712]

I appreciate this video. Detailed and thorough. Helped me fix my old work truck. Thanks

[@dandr.ddaugherty8169]

Awesome tutorial on this even with the tork wrench and back a 1/4 turn, thanx and it made me wanna do it myself. Thanxi

[@jbodesignco]

EXCELLENT! THANK YOU SOOO VERY MUCH! Git me out of a jam! Torque settings were a huge help!

[@FalconsGarage]

Great to hear!

[@HighlanderJosh]

Awesome video! I recently started to hear a lot of humming/grinding in my front driver wheel and it got worse even to the point where it's making noise below 45mph. This will help me alot with the replacement!

[@paulturner8394]

Perfect video. Thank you. My bearings had a little bit of play and we're squeaking. Now it's tight and quiet.

[@tobytranchina7179]

Dude! Thank you so much for this! Got my truck fixed in no time!!!

[@FalconsGarage]

Glad it helped!

[@lavellex7339]

Man that’s a simple fix, thanks for this video

[@FalconsGarage]

Glad to help

[@petecampa]

Thank you much amigo... I just did this to my 2003 Ford f150... rite on point...

[@mattferrell8039]

Great video! Thanks! I really appreciate you putting in the torque specs.

[@FalconsGarage]

Glad to help

[@jammingj8187]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video very informative and helpful well done brother. God bless you and your family

[@FalconsGarage]

So nice of you

[@Gamerboss10]

Thank you so much!! Nice video!

[@stephencovrig8373]

thank you so much! Hayne's Repair manual plus your instruction is so helpful!

[@obiwan19771]

Thanks again for the video. It helped us get my son's 2002 F-150 back on the road! Thanks again!

[@FalconsGarage]

Glad to help

[@dafox4831]

You done a fantastic job with the work and explanation. Thanks a lot I fee confident enough to do it myself 👍save me some money 💰

[@dokkwalk]

Perfect. This video helped me on my 03 f150. Thanks!

[@FalconsGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@gapo62angler93]

Awesome video, the best how to video out there. Thanks

[@FalconsGarage]

I appreciate that!

[@MegiddoTheImmaculate]

Can you do a video on how to replace the crankshaft sensor on a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer?

[@FalconsGarage]

you got it

[@PowerkickBoxers]

very well documented explanation!

[@josiahh5828]

Great Video! Thank you so much for making this!

[@luisponce1472]

Good Job you made it look easy 😊

[@FalconsGarage]

Thank you! 😊

[@jameslouden2899]

Nice video. My only recommendation is you should show how you punch out the old bushing just in case someone else’s is in bad shape and needs it.

[@FalconsGarage]

true

[@jamessadler7157]

Awesome video. Very helpful.

[@FalconsGarage]

Glad to hear it!

[@grorob52]

nice job thanks torque specs fantastic

[@tylerkimdura6690]

Thanks man!!!!! Great video.

[@FalconsGarage]

Glad you liked it!

[@JoseLopez-ts9sj]

Great Video, Great Explanation. Thanks 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@FalconsGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nickolico]

Great video! Thank you

[@PartyFlyers]

THANKS BROTHER ‼️

[@jesuscasillas7764]

Great video primo 👏 👍

[@HEADBANGRR]

Great info. Thank you

[@FalconsGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@manborg84]

Los pinche jack stands! My dad always told how important Jacks stands are while he was under a car without jack stands! Lol

[@jaggedjaay]

Loved it 👍

[@robertfoilesjr1337]

Very good. Thanks

[@mikeharley1292]

very good video and helpful

[@jondough61]

Great video ty

[@FalconsGarage]

You bet

[@Cortinasinlatina]

Great explanation. Gracias, hermano.

[@davidmclain1875]

Hey Falcon, I enjoy your videos. I've done this job on a Ford Sport Trac, 2001. 2 questions for you. 1. Would the torque values be sufficiently similar to my vehicle? I've done it the old fashioned way, but would prefer to use a torque wrench. 2. When the job is complete and I've driven it for a week or so, should there be ANY movement at all when you push/pull on the tire at the 12 and 6 position with the truck off the ground?

[@inkmonster0u812]

Great vid. Earned my sub. Thanks for posting sir.

[@rzjk301]

Perfect!

[@freddrick926]

Nice video bro

[@Ubaldoisdagame]

Awesome video! I had question for you. When they say replace the wheel bearing assembly, this is all I need to replace? Just want to make sure. Thank you, new to wrenching my own tools . I have a 2002 Ford F150 Lightning 👍🏼

[@FalconsGarage]

yes .. depending on if the bearing race is damaged replace those too ..

[@josefranciscoesquertalaman3827]

*Like !!!* saludos desde Sonora México 👍🔧🔩

[@FalconsGarage]

saludos

[@jamesmahle1259]

Thnxs my friend; perfecto.

[@M.D.Jones87]

Great job

[@777bgmz]

Thanks you have anything for the heater mine isn't working it blows cold air f150 2wd 5.4 v8 2002

[@bearoso4770]

Will this be the same on a 1997 Ford F350 2WD 7.3L? Great video by the way! Very precise.

[@redracer1999]

Thanks

[@FalconsGarage]

Welcome

[@hectorsanchez1960]

Thank you I did it

[@davidkey1648]

Guessing work for explore to? Got a 98 rear wheel drive 2wd only got 150,000 miles on it very clean vehicle

[@FalconsGarage]

yes

[@davidkey1648]

Be fixing it this weekend lol. But this video will definitely come in handy very detailed video and very well explained

[@dillonthelamb8510]

Would the part size be the same for a 2003 f150?

[@FalconsGarage]

if its the same BODY style most likely .. the next body style is different

[@dillonthelamb8510]

@FalconsGarage thank you, I got the bearings on the way, I'll let you know what happens

[@rubenrodriguez402]

Gracias carnal

[@Erchemayus]

Thank you

[@randyroarin1440]

These shop practices are questionable at best but I guess it will get you back on the road.

[@dillonprentice7940]

Why cant i find any steering knuckles/spinldles for this vehicle. Ive been looking everywhere online all it shows is 4wd and i have rwd

[@geezis_4745]

Great video ! Do these have a toner ring ?

[@FalconsGarage]

yeah you can see it on the 5:04 mark

[@allenbettis7737]

My ford 150 1997 built 10/1996 and outer front bearings between years came back different part numbers

[@FalconsGarage]

could be ..

[@tonygillette2012]

do you have to have that front washer ? stupid question but im doing one right now for first time and it didnt have a washer, just a nut and the cover for the nut, probably why it gave out ? lasted awhile though i guess.

[@FalconsGarage]

so your saying the nut is riding on the bearing? Yes it needs the washer ..

[@jordanwigley6153]

My wheel bearing locked up on me last night now im grinding the stuck race from the front bearing off the shaft and i put new bearings in the rotor and the front bearing race moves a lil like i can spin it around would it be okay? Rotors brand new and bearings

[@jgc113]

I have question on the last torque spec you did a half of turn on the nut then you when back a 1/4 ?

[@FalconsGarage]

last torque was 30ft .. and then 1/4 back .. look at the 8:24 mark

[@dshopkins]

Does the spindle come off independently of the axle? or would I need to replace the entire axle set up to get a new spindle on there?

[@nestornarvaez8416]

Gracias

[@richarddoran9731]

How do you remove the ABS Tone ring if your using new rotors????

[@FalconsGarage]

most new rotors will have it

[@seanbruce5020]

I got a question about this I have the racer bearings in my 2003 but I want to know if I could hub swap it even tho it’s two wheel drive I’ve changed the bearings twice in 3 years and would like to put a sealed bearing if possible

[@FalconsGarage]

never seen somebody do that before .. but I would imagine you would need to swap more things to make that convertion

[@wadebarnes6720]

What size nut is that on the shaft and I bought four sockets nothing fits

[@davidkey1648]

Is the torq factory spec? Online says so many different answers lol couldnt find factory spec for the torq spec or in what order

[@DaBossk]

Did you ever find the torque specs for that spindle nut bro?

[@Cocomelonn101]

I did 12 ft pounds then 30 while spinning the rotor then the 1/4 turn. My wheel still moves side to side when lifted what do u think I did wrong ? I replaced tie rods and upper control arm too

[@luisfernandomorales8301]

Did you fix your problem? I have the same problem with my truck

[@Djchuymazter]

When I installed the outer bearing it seems like it’s lose ? Is that normal

[@FalconsGarage]

to an extend yes .. its supposed to have "SOME" play .. just make sure you follow the procedures and torque specs

[@skytale35]

Nice video. Only suggestion, while this vehicle didn't need to replace the bushings, on these videos wouldn't it be better to show everything? Even if it is redundant it would only cost you a few minutes in time . . . no extra money . . . just a thought. Helpful though. maybe mention too that if you do need a socket for the spindle nut, its 30mm or 1 1/8 inch.

[@JohnSVT]

Is there a seal on the spindle where the hub sits?

[@FalconsGarage]

youi can see it on the 6:03 mark

[@chriss4365]

I'm confused google says to torque it to over 100 ft lbs.

[@FalconsGarage]

that sounds like the torque for the newer f150 not this body style

[@chriss4365]

@FalconsGarage it says that for the 97 f150. I did mine to 30lbs.

[@mikehere5331]

I know its been a year, but when you say front and back, thats referring to inner(back) and outer(front), right?

[@FalconsGarage]

yes

[@robertnicholson2554]

So i dint need a bearimg press?

[@hherrera1234]

Señor mi Valero se atoró adentro y no lo puedo sacar que me recomendara

[@FalconsGarage]

Adentro de donde?

[@CynthiaRogers-d4g]

F150 4.6L engine code W RWD; has the one piece front wheel bearing hub assembly. I have been looking all over for the part I need. How do I know it;s a one piece hub/ rotor assembly ; you ask. Well I did call my local dealership and was told I needed to get it. Ford no longer carry that part.

[@Franky-xu2mn]

When the cap from the wheel bearing is out can we still drive the car!

[@FalconsGarage]

i wouldn't

[@shaneomac5074]

I wouldn’t either, my wheel almost came off yesterday on the highway when my bearing fully seized up

[@goldtoothrabitbilly9432]

Whuts the part number on the rotor plz

[@MakeItTakeItOutdoors]

This video is dangerous. I now think I can do this fix!

[@a181298israelbo]

Que número, codigo, modelo. De los baleros

[@akaza3of127]

So this is really all you have to do?? But mechanic shops be charging a arm and a leg to do😐

[@FalconsGarage]

You have to think about this. Shops charge what they charge for the years of experience and use of the equipment they have plus warranty

[@Lisa-gs9sg]

Pp

[@janetsanchez2025]

I wish you could fix my Ol Bessie 🛻 don't trust anyone to fix her right

[@F250Guy]

Thank you