How to change rear hub bearing on 2013 to 2016 Dodge Dart (EP 209)

I change a friend's grand daughters rear hub on her Dodge Dart.
Video posted Sept 06, 2021. 🔷 SKIPPABLE CHAPTERS BELOW 🔷
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🔷 SKIPPABLE CHAPTERS 🔷
0:00 My intro & what I hope to accomplish
0:41 Symptoms of a noisy bearing.
0:55 3/16"? Hex socket bit to remove brake rotor.
1:24 Removing caliper slide pins 14mm bolts.
3:26 Using 5/16" hex socket bit (I think it really is a 9mm)
4:20 How to remove rotor that is rusted to hub.
4:34 Bearing noise can be heard by itself.
4:40 removing bearing nut dust cap.
5:20 Bearing hub comes of with plyers.
5:37 Removing bearing nut with a 32mm socket and breaker bar.
6:10 Having troubles removing the hub bearing.
6:27 Plan 'b', using a puller for a small tug & bearing comes off!
6:57 Installing new bearing hub.
7:20 installing the bearing nut.
7:36 Torqueing bearing to specs. (I believe it is 129 ft/lbs)
8:05 Installing the dust cap back on.
8:31 Doing some preventative maintenance so next time this will come apart easy.
8:56 Re installing the rotor hold down screw. (I believe it is 216 inch/lbs).
9:10 caliper slide pins are seized. I clean & lube them up.
11:33 Installing the caliper mounting bracket. (75 ft/lbs)
12:17 Installing brake pads.
12:37 Installing caliper.
13:30 Installing & torqueing caliper pins. (32 ft/lbs?)
14:07 Installing brake hose back on bracket.
14:29 Installing wheel & wheel nuts. (100 ft/lbs)
14:58 Closing remakes & thoughts.
15:44 Disclaimer etc.
16:22 Bonus clips.
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[@unclemarksdiyauto]

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[@JaceD4V1S88]

i have to do this on my buddys dart when he visits, i told him if he drives up be careful but you aint going back like that, its gotta get done. thank you for this

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

If you have the tools, it is not too hard to do at home. All the best & let us know how it goes!

[@JaceD4V1S88]

@@unclemarksdiyauto oh i got the tools to do it, just need to get the parts, should i replace the big nut that holds it on or can i reuse old one?

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

It has been a while since I did this one. I would have thought they would include a new nut with the hub. I believe these are a one time use nut.

[@JaceD4V1S88]

@@unclemarksdiyauto i got new ones but i think they have this washer that crushes but i dont see why you couldnt again with threadlocker and torquing a little more

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@JaceD4V1S88 The crushed part of the washer holds it from moving, but when you remove it, it loses that holding property. I guess you could bend the end down against the threads. I would not torque it any tighter than the spec is, as (in my opinion) because it could be hard on the bearing being too tight.

[@Ontarget762]

Outstanding video. Decided mechanic can do this with no problem thanks to you

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

No problem Michael. It was not too hard to do it you have the tools. Thanks for watching.

[@CraneofBoulogne]

Good video. Just about to go out and swap out the left rear bearing on my wife's `14 Dart Limited. 251K miles on it now, so we cannot complain about this bearing. Thanks for posting this great video with the torque specs and everything we might need to know.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

No problem Jeff! Yes at 256,000 miles, that hub did well! It was not a hard thing to change. Hope it goes well!

[@raphaelboily5925]

I have to do the same on my 2014 Dart SXT soon. Thank you for the video, very well explained I hope it will be that easy for me as well. Cheers!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

I so hope that yours goes as easy as this one did! In all my videos, if I have problems or issues, I record and show it so that there are no surprises. That said, one might go well, and the next be a nightmare! All the best when you tackle yours, Raphael.

[@raphaelboily5925]

@@unclemarksdiyauto Hello sir Just an update here: it went very good, better than I expected. It took me a bit more than 1 hour. So satisfying to drive and not hear the noice :)

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@raphaelboily5925 I’m glad it went well, Raphael. I bet it sounds quiet and nice you were able to swap it out yourself! Keep in touch!

[@ChiefDirtyBird]

Lol same here, same year and trim too lol project for this weekend.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@ChiefDirtyBird Hope this repair goes well! Let us know how it goes, @K Mills.

[@d.lagumbi9230]

If anyone is having trouble putting the caliper back on there’s a small bump on the brake pad, if that isn’t aligned with the indent on the piston, you’ll have trouble. Grind that bump down and watch how easily you get the the bolts in after that.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Some will say that bump is important, but I have noticed on the aftermarket pads, they don't use that feature.

[@charlesbosse9669]

I have a 36 milliliter socket,i used for the fron bearings.

[@habafflof]

Rear brake calipers and slide pins are known to rust out and seize from water ingress on darts. Had to replace both rear brake calipers because the parking brake stopped holding and the car rolled back out of the parking spot

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

That must have been a shock to find your vehicle not in it's space! Worst if it hit another vehicle! Yikes!

[@gersom85]

I have to change soon the same side hub wheel on my Dart ... great video :)

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Hope it goes as well as this did. I did NOT edit any issues out. This is how it went. Stay safe Gerson!

[@mcgurkg1]

I changed mine after watching this. The only issue I had was the new wheel bearing inner races popped out and I had to put them back in. May have been a defect with the bearing. But be warned.

[@charlesbosse9669]

Now i have to get a 32 millileter socket?

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

And a Hex key set. Or if you can buy just the one.

[@SoyRamosDeRamos]

Where’s the jack points for doodle dart ??

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Sorry I did not show where I jacked on this one. Not my car. Usually if there is a subframe mount, that is what I was jacking on. (where the subframe bolt goes into the body of the car. Usually a big puck size mount with a bolt going through it) If unsure, do some more research. You don't want to bend anything. Please be safe!

[@adisonelkins8557]

Must be nice to have all that room from your control arm to get that bottom bolt lose on the caliper bracket .. don’t understand why my 13 is impossible to get off I have no room and sockets just bounce

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@adisonelkins8557 What are you driving?

[@adisonelkins8557]

@@unclemarksdiyauto 2013 dodge dart limited. It’s the same deal as yours but where you took off your bottom bolt for the caliper bracket . You have room to put a socket and ratchet with no extension because your control arm isn’t blocking your ratchet from snapping on to the socket . I got the top one out fine . But I tried using an extension on the bottom one and I can’t get it to break loose because the extension is making the ratchet bounce too much and I’m having a hard time steadying it because my extension takes my ratchet all the way out inside my spring . Even with just a 3 in extension

[@adisonelkins8557]

@@unclemarksdiyauto so now I’m stuck until I can figure a way to get it to steady to break it loose . I’ve used pb blaster on the bolt as well . If you have any ideas let me know thanks . Putting it back together for tonight though

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@adisonelkins8557 Humm. Not sure what is the best way. Be safe my friend!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@adisonelkins8557 It would be interesting to see what the difference in the 2 cars is.

[@charlesbosse9669]

I have 2013 Dodge Dart. Ive replaced,or had them replaced,tg4ee already. Now the fourth one is going,now i have to do that. Great video,great information. I was ghinking i would need the E-Torx for this. But you need those e torx for fr8nt bearing and hub. I pray it goes alright. Im going to do this on my weekend,which has just begun. Tomorrow my part should be here. Got mine from Rock Auto. Anyone here ever get parts from there,how did it work out for you? Thanks fir any response.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

I have bought lots of parts from RockAuto. So far all good. I always buy the better brands. These Darts are actually a Fiat rebranded as Dodge. (Dodge is owned by Fiat)

[@charlesbosse9669]

@@unclemarksdiyauto Yes,so I'm finding out.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@charlesbosse9669 Nice looking car though!

[@rongabrieljr.8784]

Great video, very helpful.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Thanks Ron! Check out the playlist on this car. Might be other videos of interest.

[@SG-nt3bh]

Nice video 👍

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Hope it is helpful to some folks out there A G.

[@Gamingandoutdooradventures]

Did u put grease in the bearing before u put the dust cap on?

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

I did not. Sealed bearing. You can’t grease it.

[@steveregutis9237]

How many miles was that Dart at when you decided to change the wheel bearings just curious?

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

I think it was about 60 or 70,000 miles (112,000 kms). She had the otherside done earlier, but not sure the mileage. I have had one of our Grand Caravan front hubs replaced at about 43,000 miles (70,000 kms) and a rear one at 78,000 miles (125,000 kms) Steve. Seems to be "normal" for Dodge products.

[@thought_farm]

great video thanks a ton. life saver!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

No problem The DIY Diary. I was hoping for more videos on this car, but she has since traded it in. I do have a small playlist on it though. Take care!

[@Ontarget762]

My comment should have said the The weekend mechanic Can now do this with no problem or maybe just a few :)

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

It was easy. Yes the weekend mechanic can do this in a afternoon for sure.

[@citysurviver8561]

How long does this job take in the back yard?

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Took me about 2 hours and I also was filming it. Plan to spend a afternoon on it, that should be lots of time CitySurviver.

[@citysurviver8561]

Thank you!

[@ramm5805]

2013 dart and my rear bearing making noise hope its only one🥰and she stands at 81 000 km..thanks

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

They are not too hard to do, Ramm. Just note I used a puller to get it off, although Improbably didn’t need it.

[@ramm5805]

@@unclemarksdiyauto got one in case thanks again!💞

[@EliThe2_or_EliShoulders]

Only issue I have is I don't have the right size of torque wrench.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Worth getting for sure! Probably cost you 1/3 of what the shop charges per hour and you will have it forever!

[@rickd5997]

Thank you 🙏

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

No problem Rick D. I thought I should record it as I was repairing it for a friend. She has since sold the car. But there are a couple more videos on this car in the playlist.

[@robertboykin1828]

I gotta do both rears.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

They are not hard to do. Just need the special Torx sockets

[@queenstownkid]

i liked the video ...to advanced for me but im sure others will get lots of info they need...thanks uncle

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

I went through all that work, then she got some shop to do an oil change, then it acted funny, Dodge said it is a variable valve timing issue. $2500 parts plus labour (which she doesnot have) They took it on trade and gave her $2000 for it. I would have paid that! Think she owes $10,000 on it, so tacked it on to whatever she bought! (She lives 7 hours round trip from us) I don't know what she bought. Car had 135,000 kms, was a 2014?

[@adielpuentes5240]

Medida del socket grande

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Acho que era um 32 mm. confira esta parte do vídeo: @5:37 Tudo de bom de Manitoba, Canadá, meu amigo. Deixe-nos saber como ficou!

[@johnpotter8969]

55ft-lbs Torque spec on Rear Caliper Bolts.... Not 130ft-lbs...

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Thanks for the correction on the torque for the caliper bracket mounting bolts, John. 55 ft lbs sounds better! The front bracket bolts are probably in that 120 to 130 ft lbs range. Many rear brackets are in the 55 to 75 ft lb range. (As I mentioned in the concluding comments, double check the specs for your self just in case.)

[@l.no.solace7209]

Video is corrupted. Thanks youtube

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

What is wrong with video?

[@THE1REALJP]

@@unclemarksdiyauto 1 year later and it played just fine for me 😎👍 I have to change both sides on the Wife's 16, she literally drives the wheels off of it 😆 Thanks for the tips!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@THE1REALJP Yes the video works fine last time I checked as well. Hope your replacement goes well. Let us know how it goes and if any issues.

[@THE1REALJP]

@@unclemarksdiyauto Will do my friend! 👨‍🔧

[@BaeCzr]

Wish me luck 🥹

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Just take your time. Use a jack stand and hope you have the proper tools. Let us know how it went!