How to Replace Wheel Bearing & Hub Assembly 98-03 Dodge Durango

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[@jonsone]

Just a heads up for the novices like myself out there. This video shows a 4WD, if your truck is rear wheel, there will be no axle to take off. You will use a 7mm allen wrench instead of the T47 to get the brakes off, and a 36mm socket instead of the 32mm to get your hub nut off. After you take the brake caliper and the rotor off, all you have to do is take off the hub nut, and the bearing slides right off. I was able to get one side done in about 30-45 minutes.

[@kkeyes66]

I ordered the hub assembly for my Dakota, it came with the abs sensor and was very inexpensive. Just installed it using this video, a little different but this video prepared me for what i was in for. I kept the video up on my phone while doing the install. Took me about 1.5 hours to complete and now my truck is riding good. no more squeaky squealing and the ABS/BRAKE lights are no longer lit up on the dash so I'm happy happy happy. Thanks SO Much for helping us DIY'ers!

[@kendallbrown7370]

Thank you so much. I ordered both front hubs for a 2002 Dakota and they fit perfectly! I did not remove the half shaft, I used a deep 14 mm socket and was able to break loose the 3 hub bolts. It went together great, thanks to your video!

[@1AAuto]

+Kendall Brown Thank you for your order. If you would like to leave us a review on Google it would be greatly appreciated. Here is a link to our reviews section. Have a great day! goo.gl/i5JFNY

[@TheHillbillyRidge]

@1aauto....THANKS for your help....I have 4 wheel disc brakes, just called the local Dodge dealership where the truck was purchased & provided them with the last 8 of the VIN just to confirm......I JUST ORDERED THE HUBS from your website....107.95....WOW.....THANK YOU!!!!! ~ Jimmy

[@1AAuto]

That should be fine as long as there isn't a whole lot of force used on the pry bar. You may also want to check your ball joints to see if they are okay. Hope this helps you out.

[@1AAuto]

The hub assembly and the bearings are one whole unit.

[@1AAuto]

Sometimes well use the same part of one video to show you how to tackle another project. If your brake pads are fine, you can leave them in place while you tackle the hub. If they're worn, now would be a good time to replace them while the pads are off.

[@1AAuto]

@TheJeremyCupp On this vehicle the hub and the bearing assembly are one unit. They are not servicable, so you wouldn't need a press, they bolt onto the steering knuckle. Hope this helps you out. Have a great day!

[@randyusmc]

I just wanted to say thanks this just help me make up my mind on doing the job myself. firestone wanted $822 for a new bearing and upper ball joint and fornt end alignment. doing it my self il save over $600. Thanks again for this, you have no idea how much this helps out for people that havent done this before!!!!

[@1AAuto]

@pkupernik It does so that you can get at the bolts on the backside of the hub.

[@rr3n20]

Thanks for shearing this video. That's what my wife's Dodge Durango needs. We been paying to a mechanic to replace the wheel bearing twice for the las 7 Months, the lousy noise is gone for a while and then gets back. this time I will get them from the dealer and do it my self. Thanks You again.

[@1AAuto]

@benshivd I did mention feeding the harness but you are right I did not talk about connecting it. So yes make sure you reconnect the ABS harness and route it as it was routed originally.

[@1AAuto]

@TheHillbillyRidge Thank you for checking us out Jimmy. Have a great weekend!

[@bebopjunky]

i must say keep it up best videos ive seen on youtube for repairs for dakotas yet im gonna check my problems tomorrow

[@1AAuto]

@TheHillbillyRidge If you remove the rear wheel off of the vehicle, you should be able to see if it has rear disks or drum brakes. Usually you can even see them through the spokes or holes in the wheel.

[@1AAuto]

@TheHillbillyRidge It may be the hub, or you may also want to take a look at the suspension pieces to see if anything is broke or worn out.

[@1AAuto]

@BFMVdrummer It could make a grinding noise. Usually they'll make a howling noise too.

[@1AAuto]

@6983jt The drivers side should be fairly similar to the passenger side. You may have to remove the axle to be able to access the bolts.

[@1AAuto]

@mrspanky61 The video shows you everything involved with replacing the hubs on your Dodge Durango. You should be able to use basic hand tools for most of this job.

[@1AAuto]

@ijustgottasaythis It should be the same size as the one shown in our video. Sometimes manufacturers do change the size of the bolt used between model years. We try to provide as much accurate (tool size) information as possible. Thank you for checking out our auto repair videos. Have a great day!

[@1AAuto]

You're welcome. Have a great day.

[@1AAuto]

@chefchriskoz These will interchange between the left and right side. They're not side specific.

[@1AAuto]

It sounds like it's the low brake pad indicators are squealing, you may want to check the front brake pads. Hope this helps you out.

[@1AAuto]

The bearing on those are pressed into the rotor itself so normally to save yourself the trouble, you replace the entire rotor, bearing and brake pads at the same time.

[@1AAuto]

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[@1AAuto]

Does it have 4 wheel ABS or rear wheel ABS?

[@1AAuto]

@MoparMadness93 You have to slide the axle out to get the hub off.

[@1AAuto]

@Dadtothebone33 It should come off just like the video shows. You may want to double check everything to make sure that there isn't anything holding it in place.

[@1AAuto]

@Dadtothebone33 GREAT! Sometimes these things can be a bit stubborn. Glad to hear you made out OK. Have a great day.

[@pkupernik]

Well got it done. I did not remove the DS however as I had good clearance to access the hub bolts. took about an hour. thanks for the video :)

[@earlanderson5999]

Great video. I am 68 yrs old and was thinking about having a mechanic replace them, but after watching this, I believe I will be able to save money. It may take me longer though.

[@1AAuto]

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[@1AAuto]

@xxdjcharlierockxx On some vehicles you need to take the axel out to access the bolts that hold the hub on.

[@1AAuto]

@TheHillbillyRidge If the front makes kind of a roaring noise above 30 MPH It might be the hub. The tolerances on some of these new hubs are so tight, that you can't always see if there's play by moving the tire back and forth. This same thing happened on my 04 Grand Cherokee. Once I actually took the hub off I was able to move it with my hand. Hope this helps you out. We sell hubs on our website 1aauto,com If that ends up being the issue.

[@1AAuto]

You would have to research a few shops in your area.

[@kstinson]

For anyone that is disassembling a Dakota or Durango but plan to reuse the hub/bearing unit and easy way to remove it is to loosen the hubs bolts about 3/4 of the way out and then use a hammer to smack the bolt heads. It will force the hub out of it's bore without distorting it. Then you can remove the bolts completely and pull it out.

[@1AAuto]

These hubs are all brand new and self contained. You do not need to grease them. Basically you just take them out of the box and put them on. We carry some great quality economy hubs and also the Timken ones on our website 1aauto.com 888-844-3393 Hope this helps you out. Have a great day!

[@1AAuto]

If the studs are damaged you may be able to replace the damageed ones.

[@1AAuto]

Axle removal is necessary to gain access to the hub bolts.

[@1AAuto]

You may want to check the radiator fan to see if it's working correctly.

[@1AAuto]

If there's play in the wheel then they are bad. I usually recommend replacing them in pairs, because if one is bad, the other one usually goes bad not long after the first one.

[@1AAuto]

@randyusmc Thank you for watching. There's a link to that part on our website in the info. section of the video.If you need them for your vehicle.

[@1AAuto]

It will help keep the axle in place so that you can properly torque the axle nut.

[@1AAuto]

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[@1AAuto]

It depends on the hourly rate. It may take them around 1 1/2 hours/side.

[@terranceturman3491]

Thanks from Kerry. Crenshaw Ms. Mechanics here make seem like Mission Impossible. U made it VERRY simple!!!

[@1AAuto]

@bbigdaddy198294 The huming noise could be a bad wheel bearing. If it makes a popping noise while you turn it could be a bad axle shaft of possible a ball joint.

[@1AAuto]

2wd vehicles do not have a transfer case at all. 2wd vehicles also normally do not have a differential, just sealed wheel bearings.

[@1AAuto]

We'll keep this request in mind in the event that we need to make this repair in the future.

[@Mz4561]

i look everywhere to find a video on how to replace and install stuff on my truck and your channel is by far the best place to see how its done thank you man for being awesome enough to do all these videos. Thank you again

[@1AAuto]

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[@1AAuto]

@cburn665 Thank you for visiting our auto repair channel on KZbin. We currently do not have a video for that particular repair. However on most vehicles you need to remove the brake calipers, and the center nut off of the axle. You might need to remove the axel, depending on how easily you can get at the bolts on the backside of the hub. We carry replacement hubs for your Dodge Shadow 93. Here's a link to them on our site. 1aauto.com/1A/wheel-bearing-hub-front/Dodge/Shadow/-/-/1993

[@mrsurroundme36]

thanks guys, im no mechanic, so coudnt do it without you

[@1AAuto]

Yes, that is all correct.

[@pkupernik]

OK thanks and have a great holiday!

[@1AAuto]

@jacobopatty420 You could try to use a breaker bar on an extension on the ratchet to break it free.

[@marsolca]

Didn't see it mentioned but I've got a 2002 Dakota 4x4 and it doesn't have those 6 bolts holding the half-shaft on, I have to find some way to pry it away without being able to beat it out from the back. Also, for some reason mine had a T47 on the top of the caliper and some kind of allen head on the bottom, and 14mm holding the hub on

[@1AAuto]

As long as you don't disturb the steering knuckle (which you shouldn't have to) you won't need to align the truck.

[@1AAuto]

If you go to your local dealer with the VIN number they could tell you. Once you know that we could help you out with the correct part for your truck.

[@1AAuto]

@5150crazyman Thank you for checking us out. We carry a great variety of repair parts for your Dodge Durango on 1aauto.com

[@bbigdaddy198294]

On the drivers side front wheel on my 04 dodge dakota has a hum to it the last few day. and when going up my driving i hear a low knock as that tire is turned slightly up my driveway. whats do u think it is. it was also a lil hard to turn but that has now stoped

[@rjwatford]

Great video! One question: Why do you remove the axle? Is it just to make it easier to get to the hub bolts?

[@FuttBuckerByMutt]

It's sooo much easier to reach the hub bolts. In my case I also had to heat the bolts up in order to break them loose and I didn't want to melt any of the rubber that was around the boot of the axle

[@1AAuto]

It's not that bad of a job. We carry both the economy wheel bearings and also the Timken replacement wheel bearings on our website 1aauto.com 888-844-3393 All of our parts include FREE SHIPPING in the lower 48 states.

[@x2daz11]

Excellent video! My driver side hub needs to be replaced but i'll probably to the passenger side too, I know where i'll be getting them from!

[@1AAuto]

If it requires that the spring needs to be removed, than you might need a spring compressor.

[@stephenkohler3472]

Nice vid! Looks like a fairly simple procedure.

[@1AAuto]

It should as long as it has enough torque.

[@brennerhandyman]

Why is it necessary to remove the break pads from the calliper in this job? Great video. Thank you.

[@ds650forever9]

my steering knuckle is very pitted. How smooth does it need to be before I install the new wheel bearing ? I had to use a hydraulic press to get the old bearing out of the knuckle. The knuckle is currently removed completely from the the vehicle.

[@1AAuto]

@nawfyman1 We currently do not have an auto repair video on this particular repair. We do carry the Haynes repair manuals on our website,it should show you how to repair this particular part. Here's a link to them on our website. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com/1A/repairmanual/Dodge/Dakota/1AMNL00051/220020/2000

[@1AAuto]

It should be pretty much the same, it may even be a little easier because you do not have a front axle to remove. We carry new hubs on our website with FREE SHIPPING for your 2000 2WD Dodge Dakota. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@ltg2227]

Thanks for the video. I have a '98 Durango and i followed your video step by step. Would have had to carry it to a shop otherwise.

[@1AAuto]

+ltg2227 Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/wheel-bearing-hub-front/Dodge/Durango/1ASHS00032?KZbin&CTA+Comment&OVqTcgvS0

[@princessmom8181]

Great video and thanks! Only question I have is about greasing the new hub assembly (packing the bearings and such). Did you do it off camera or how and when is it done properly if it's done at all? Thanks in advance!

[@infringinator]

Hey Im about to replace both front wheel hubs on a 2006 chevy silverado....The original hubs look awfully covered in rust...would you recommend buying brake dust covers also? I just dont want to go to the mechanic, have them take off the hub, and tell me I need additional parts that rusted away.

[@b.a.luthor2908]

very helpful! didn't think I could do it but I did

[@cburn665]

Really appreciate you guys, do you have a video changing the FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS for either a 1993 Dodge Shadow or Dodge Spirit?? Thanks, Thanks!

[@kcjacoby]

Quick question, I'm tackling this... this weekend. I've got the 4x4 with 2 wheel ABS... do I need to take the axle out? or is that just something that makes it easier?

[@FuttBuckerByMutt]

This might be helpful to some people (especially to people who live in the salt belt). On my 99 Dodge Dakota in order to remove the wheel hub from the steering knuckle I ended up taking the whole steering knuckle off because the wheel hub didn't want to come off. I beat the living hell outta that thing too, heat, rust penetrates, and I even brought out the BFH. I then took the steering knuckle to my buddy's house to use his 12 ton press and even that struggled to get it off. When it separated it sounded like 12guage went off. I was lucky that nothing broke and no one got hurt. In the end I wish I took it to a shop because I wasted a whole weekend on the stupid thing

[@1AAuto]

+Austin L Thanks for checking us out. We appreciate you sharing your experience and rusted and seized parts are always a pain to get off! We hope this helps someone who may be thinking of trying to do this themselves. 1AAuto.com

[@FuttBuckerByMutt]

@@1AAuto Also I should mention in order to take the axle out of my 99 Dodge Dakota I had to remove a skid plate that was just barely in the way of the axle. That skid plate covered my differential which is positioned closer to the driver side than the passenger side

[@TheHillbillyRidge]

Ok....THANKS for monitoring your video and replying so promptly to all the questions!! THANKS for your advice and expertise. Could it be the axle? Do I have to remove the axle on the Dakota Quad Cab or does the hub just slide off? THANKS A BUNCH!!!! Jimmy

[@jamessissem7319]

I am sure you know that an extension will change torque values.The extension will twist taking up some of thesetting of the torque wrench.The one you are using looks to be 12 or14 inches,add maybe 5to10 extra on the wrench setting.

[@1AAuto]

You need to remove it to gain access to the bolts that hold the hub assembly to the knuckle.

[@bangf1]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with the world.

[@TheJeremyCupp]

Replacing the hub is the same thing as replacing the bearing? If you wanted to change just the bearing would you need a press?

[@broken55muffler31]

Love how you work and explain yourself!! So cool!! Thanks for the videos!!!👍👍👍💪

[@1AAuto]

+Julio Osuna Glad you like them. We do our best to make the job as straightforward for our viewers as possible. Thanks for checking out our videos! If any of our viewers need to make this repair, we carry the part shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them. We also offer free shipping on all orders in the US. www.1aauto.com/1A/wheel-bearing-hub-front/Dodge/Durango/1ASHS00032?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

[@wendellkomulainen4380]

ive been watching some of your videos and there very detailed and infomational thanks a lot

[@1AAuto]

+wendell Komulainen Thanks for watching. We're glad you liked it. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393

[@MrShadowpanther3]

Scratching my head on how to torque the axle nut... then "wont torque it till the vehicle is on the ground" - slaps forehead - Thank you!

[@Icriedtoday]

Thank you! You are doing the Lord's work here!

[@giuliobenitez2229]

Thank you for the video.....IT WAS A BIG HELP......rock & roll.

[@1AAuto]

We're glad the video helped you out. Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393

[@Micscience]

Thank you I appreciate it but your answer created another question.How can you tell the difference in front axles from a differential. I know if there is a front T-Case then it's 4WD however doesn't 2WD have axles that insert into the front differential?

[@Bmanfresh]

You have to take the axle out for a 2wd model to?

[@chvydrptop]

Great video guys, question how do you know if your wheel bearing is bad? I just took my truck to the shop and the guy did the up and down pull on the wheel and then did the side to side. They said I only needed to replace 1 side. Should these get repaired in pairs? And how do you know its bad (how can you test)?

[@pkupernik]

Great video thank you so much! Quick question. Does the axle really have to be removed? 2004 Dakota 4wd 4.7 liter. Humming noise DS front, touch the wheel after highway driving. DS wheel is warm Pass side is not. Thanks Again.

[@Bray91]

Will it wreck your studs if you use the pry bar as a way to keep the axle from spinning while loosening or tightening the bolts? I have a 1991 Plymouth Laser and it makes a knocking noise only when i turn my wheel all the way to the right, as soon as i depress the clutch it stops. Not exactly sure if its the wheel hub bearing or not? please help, thank you!

[@MoparMadness93]

i was just wondering do you have to take the axle out to take the hub off or does that just make it easier?

[@chazenboi]

I need to change my passenger side bushings on my 2000 durango 2wd, looks exactly like this one on the video.. Will i need a compressor? Please Help.

[@greygoosemafia]

I have the 03 durango 4x4 model. how about the kind that had the c clip thing in the axle? is their any tricks to get that out?

[@1AAuto]

+Richard Cowtails We currently do not have an auto repair video that shown you how to remove it. We will keep this request in mind in the event that we need to make this repair in the future. 1aauto.com

[@luvkountry]

I guess I didn't make myself clear......Installing a new bearing into the old hub..I see the video shows everything one needs to know regarding the removal of the hub & bearing. Do you have an instructional video that shows how to put a new bearing into the original hub...Re-installing the assembly is obviously the reverse of removing it...Thanks....

[@verasmayhem]

I have a 2000 durango that I am trying to change the studs on. Does the hub need to come off, to change the studs? I can't seem to find enough space to clear the studs.

[@1AAuto]

HI Mike, You might need to remove the hub from the steering knuckle, if there's no way to rotate the front of the hub bearing assembly so that you can remove a broken or stripped stud. We carry new wheel bearing hub assemblies on our website with a 2 year warranty and FREE SHIPPING in the lower 48 states. Here's a link to them on our website. Hope this helps you out. www.1aauto.com/1A/front-wheel-bearings-and-hubs/Dodge/Durango/-/-/2000??VideoReply&KZbin&ATony

[@michaelyoung3207]

Excellent. Thanks. I watched the video and removed the bearing hub and all went well. On another subject. I recently tried to remove the front drive shaft on my 2001 dodge Dakota and couldn't get the rear hub to release from the transfer case. I have removed and replaced the shaft before and it came right out. Any suggestions?

[@jrodpadilla22]

When changing out the hub and cv axle do you have to realign the vehicle after the work is performed?

[@akajondoe1]

No, but if you had a really bad front wheel hu and you have diiven on it for awhile it wouldnt hurt to get it checked.