Hyundai Santa Fe: Rear Wheel Bearing

In this video I am swapping out the rear wheel bearing on a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. It's AWD and an easy bearing to replace. At least for a rust belt car it is.
-Enjoy!
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[@vincentdamus8053]

I appreciate the way you took time of your work day to make videos like this really appreciate it.

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Eric, every once in a while you get lucky and get an easy one! Along with all the helpful tips your commentary was once again priceless. I agree we should all be kind to our animals. Thanks for Sharing!

[@rickn8or]

Some days you get the bear; Some days the bear gets you.

[@richardthomas1743]

Man that came out super easy compared to replacing a rear bearing on an AWD Ford Edge!

[@bluethunder1951]

I just did the front bearings on the wife’s 2002 Liberty Sport, they were so seized on I had to use the cutting torch to get them off, your right about domestic auto makers they could’ve used some ingenuity back then.

[@norcal715]

Way easier than front wheel bearings on my daughter's 03 Outback. Didn't involve a hydraulic press or a torch. Thanks to you I got it done though. You showed me the tip of getting the race off of the hub with a torch. Worked like a charm. Thank you Eric O!

[@SlimFarmer]

Sitting here in a tractor with auto steer watching Eric change another junk bearing. Life don’t get much better.

[@dieselfixr]

Wow

[@bearing_aficionado]

As a bearing aficionado, I love me some bearing videos.

[@thawwtpoettt]

so are these the bearings for a 02 santa fe?

[@dro2204]

Native Santa fean here. Yes Eric, Santa Fe is the capitol of NM and the oldest capitol city in the USA

[@jeremyscott6641]

As much as I hate my Chevy Cruze the wheel bearings are very similar to these and are very easy to replace. Keep up the fantastic work fella 😉

[@SocketSilver]

NIce shout out to Mexico. I graduated from Santa Fe.

[@milwaukeeroadjim9253]

I always use the carwash at Mobil stations here in Illinois. They have touchless with the undercarriage douch. Also have a couple of spray cans of fluid film around. My mechanic say the undercarriage looked like new at my last oil change. My Outback is 10 years old and always driven in northern illinois but always washed and garaged.

[@JeffWinter1]

Quick go by a Lottery ticket with that luck.😂 Just did a 2011 Kia Rondo rear bearing and presprayed everything a couple of days before because we live in the salt belt too.👍

[@biz4twobiz463]

Nice SHOUT OUT to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Founded in 1610 - over a century before the United States became a country - Santa Fe is the oldest state capital in the U.S. Another super video!! Merci

[@whitesuffokate]

Working at a salvage yard I learnt two things, Hyundais keep the doors open and there stupid simple to take apart. No crazy non sense, straight forward from start to finish and come apart realitivily easy imo, and I live in the rust belt

[@herbward5240]

Hey Eric , Grey Shop Cats are the best ! My Grey cat greeted customers, ate the spiders and crickets, and would always lie on my service manuals. They are also very practical as the grey fur hides the dirt ! lol

[@nicksrandomviews1296]

You are the man Mr. O appreciate your videos.

[@MrWoodyBalto]

Herro, My name is Ha-yoon Kim. I'm carring from Hyundai North America with some great new about your 2017 Santa Fe. We would like you to know that our engeneers have worked hard to create wheel bearings that meet or exceed our competition with the added benefit of being very easy to replace if that is needed. Those same engineers are responsible for your engine using an excessive amount of oil. The failure rate is near 100%. You can rest easy knowing that we have set aside $2 billion this year to cover the warranty of these engines.

[@ShainAndrews]

Every single manufacture has shortcomings.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Lol must be a "Chevy Guy"

[@MrWoodyBalto]

@Phillip Banes I never said otherwise. I only mentioned Hyundai because they were in the news this past week TheDrive. They discussed the 2 billion for bad engines. Our guy was working on a Hyundai in this video and the Engineers did good on the wheel bearings. Not every comment on YT lacks substance.

[@FredTheLutinoCocatiel]

I love the sound of a wheel bearing humming on a road trip.

[@jameshockey6916]

Hyundia had a bit of a bad rep for a long time here in the uk, mostly undeserved but I think it meant they worked much harder to actually make really good cars both value and spec. Great work as ever Mr O

[@FortunateJuice]

That is one loud, gray kitty!

[@tallpaulsynd]

The bottom of the caution sign on the wall that is visible under the strut from 11:30 to 13:10 is great!

[@NikMitchell]

as a lifelong resident of NC, I had no idea what "PRNY" stood for in this clip. I learned with a quick google search "People's Republic of New York" and that had me good. LOL Thanks Mr O for another lesson in life! :D

[@robpeabo509]

Good to see you got an easy wheel bearing replacement job Eric. Your commentary more than made up for the lack of carnage. I would love to say Luna loves you, but being a cat, she really only wanted you to let her in. Now if it were one of your dogs, then they would definitely show you their love!! Every one should be kind to their pets, they are 100% family.

[@josephbaker677]

Being a animal lover myself. I love how you also love your critters.

[@Black3ternity]

Another day, another SMA Video. Had a rough night and a bad start to my morning. A hot cup of coffee, a biscuit and an SMA Video brightened the mood immensely. Thanks Eric. Thank you for that video. I know that sometimes the day to day business can seem monotonous and the stuff you do "is just your job". Some days I wish I could help out as a part time job in stuff like that. My job is IT heavy - that means pushing mails and spreadsheets. You don't even see what you have done at the end of the day. Keep up the great work and I appreciate your videos - even if it's the 500th Bearing swap. Always relaxing and always entertaining to see you work.

[@Ram14250]

A wheel bearing and a visit with Luna! Perfecto! 🙂

[@victorbellan8357]

Nice to see one go easier ! Almost as if it was a southern car !

[@ozzykrahn806]

got me some ice cream, A&W and mtn dew and a sma video, god has blessed me

[@bones007able]

A dream of all shadetree mechanics.... a job that just comes apart easily....

[@mopar6873]

You need to have a two camera system playing .One for your veiwers watching you diagnose and fix vehicles and the other for Mrs O.

[@dougbloomberg6411]

Thanks Eric, I just bought a Hyundai Santa Fe, Good to know You approve of the engineering. Hello Mrs O

[@tiredagain6722]

Got some Luna time, made my day!

[@rjb6327]

Always nice to see Mrs. O, no mater how briefly.

[@danaowen9014]

Even though you work on cars, i find it very intertaining, even though i work on cars too, i would rather watch your chanel, keep up the good work and the humor.

[@vicferrarisgarage]

30 wheel bearings and I love the videos. Keep them coming. Thanks SMA

[@rider547]

Nice to have a job where everything goes right for once. Nice work!

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Oh the wonders of salt and how it loves wheel/axle bearings! Nice job Mr. O.

[@toolmanchris]

I own the 2014 version of this car and the rear shocks need changing so this video is very useful to help me see what I’ve got to do. Thanks Eric 👍

[@billymcmanus9642]

My 2005 Toyota Corolla right rear hub assembly was replaced in the spring. The sound was awful especially on the highway. The faster u went the louder it got. It was loud. My mechanic had a hell of time getting it off. Sledge hammer and heat. It was on there good. I was glad when it was fixed lol

[@jamespearce7954]

I'm retired and caring for my disabled wife. I have been watching your videos and enjoy them very much. You are just one of a very few mechanics/techs that are trustworthy.

[@w2dmw]

After it was so nice to you, I thought you'd spray the hub, and backing plate with fluid film. Especially where you ground off the crusty-rusty.... ......How do you distinguish the CV joint being bad, or the wheel hub bearing being bad....

[@JoseHernandez-lf6cr]

You got it mr O that one was so easy

[@taylorjennings2218]

“The whole thing is great” something i never thought id hear Eric O say. Other than about Mrs O

[@waynelyon4404]

One of the best videos I've watched. Down to earth guy.

[@Apodalont]

The Santa fe was afraid of the possibility of meeting big nasty and decided to cooperate. Nice to have jobs that don't kick your butt. Thanks for all your hard work!

[@johnlenoir1023]

Dang Skippy I'm glad to see that I was actually easy no torch no hydraulic press no chain hook to the side of the building with a come along wow good job man

[@georgedevakos8444]

That just proves your wonderful character. You know it will be traded or sold , yet you did the correct thing. Kudos fine sir

[@dougvalkema4762]

Must be the engineer that designed the bearing mount worked as a mechanic to put Himself through college.

[@trevdustin6357]

i work at the kia dealership you bought your sedona at! i like this design. those pins in theb acking plate rust out and parking brake falls apart when you try to change a bearing but you can buy the full backing plate assembly and youll get the fully assmebled shoes and hub its pretty sweet

[@josedejesusvelazquez6863]

Eric, you are not only an excellent technician, husband, father, human being and friend, but you are also a great polyglot. Greetings from Tijuana. 🇲🇽. Mexico. 👍👍👍. 🖖😳

[@Hazeyone7977]

I was hoping for an appearance by BIG NASTY! Great video Mr O!

[@tracydiller9378]

Nothing like good old fashioned hand tools.Great video as always Eric O. have a Great week.

[@joen2418]

Great video once again. I have wheel locks and always remove them before any service/inspection due to needing them replaced after prolong usage of an impact on them.

[@farmermiyagi1338]

Jesus! When you scraped the rust out of that first bearing bolt, I blew on the screen. LOL!! I can't even watch videos without trying to get involved. XD

[@zxtenn]

210 FT POUNDS? When i replaced the steering box and pitman arm on my 96 Grand Cherokee i left the old pitman arm on and replaced the new box with a new pitman arm, torque was about 200 pounds, a lot laying on my back, my torque wrench went up to 150 so i hit 150 then a breaker bar maybe another 1/8 of a turn. I recently bought a 2023 Tuscon SEL AWD with the convenience package. 31 mpg highway is certainly respectable for a SUV, cruises at 70 mph revving only 2000 on level ground with the new 8 speed and makes acceleration acceptable. Smart CC automatically downshifts to maintain speed on inclines and also declines along with braking, simply amazing. I was thinking of a new Grand Cherokee but for the huge price difference i went with the H. Pumpkin smells those YUMMY treats==lol

[@williamdyckman9704]

Eric, you make it seem so easy!

[@wesleybrabant3595]

Thank you for the video Eric. REar Wheel hub on this vehicle look easy, peasy to do. My wife has a 2013 hyundai sante fe. I have a feeling I'm going to be changing out the rear hub soon. I can hear a slight hum from the rear

[@WhiteBuffalo59]

Nice to get an easy one once in a while and no video would be complete without a Mrs O cameo.

[@French20cent]

A moment to salute the engineers who came up with this design. And thank you Eric !

[@ccaamm1]

Just did two front wheel bearing hubs on a 2012 Ram up in the Peoples Republic of Ontario for the last 8 hours. They fought me every-single-inch of the way! Chisels, air hammer, sledge and a 1/2 gallon of penetrating oil. Bruised cut and tired but I won. The truck put up a fight but gave in. Now I'm relaxing all proud at my accomplishment watching you knock out a bearing hub in less than 14 minutes. Sighhhh.

[@SouthMainAuto]

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[@chrisharris3371]

Now you jinxed yourself. That was mother natures way of lulling to sleep. Soon it will be wet and salty and you’ll reflect on this easy one with a fondness that seems so distant. In February you’ll opine, “Remember that Hyundai wheel bearing that practically took itself apart. Man, those were the good old days”. Great job and thanks for the video. It’s a nice to start my 4am morning with chicken taco’s, coffee, and some Ugga-dugga’s

[@jimbergen5232]

I watch all of your videos and see the trials and tribulations, nice to see one go smoothly. But it is the experience that counts also. Job went too quick, no lunch for you :)

[@kensimpson8133]

People always crap on Hyundai and KIa, but they make them easy to work on. Tons of room in the engine bays, and designed for easy replacements.

[@kaafromoz]

TY Sir , excellent video mate. Some days you just win win all day and glad this was an easy one for you to tackle. Also a win for us we saw Luna and the lovely Mrs O as well. hugs to you and your loved ones mate Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘❤❤

[@rvborgh]

Wow. that is so much easier than on my 2007 "CM" Santa Fe with AWD. With that you have to disconnect quite a few of the suspension items just to get the clearance to get the CV out.

[@willmm4745]

Its Sunday evening changed some brakes and 2 bad wheel bearings on my jeep patriot so they don't go bad on my commute and now i'm winding down watching Eric O do some lol. I used your patriot videos just to see what i was in for.

[@jimclifford1241]

Love me some wheel bearing videos. Classic ugga dugga. You're the best! Thanks Eric.

[@jimclifford1241]

Eric, is this the scam deal y'all were telling us about, or did you really hand-pick me out of you jillions of fans to give a gift to?

[@ancca78]

These broke down often when these cars where new. In Finland i needed to have these in stock. Even the renewd bearings needed replace... Thank g*d its not difficult...

[@jimeisele6046]

The PRNY !!! YES!! OMG.. I spit out some of my beer!

[@SteveB647]

Really appreciate how you 'think out loud'. I always learn some interesting tidbit.

[@user-vp4px7vs5f]

Very useful. I will attemt to do mine soon. Mines a 58 plate but they look the same.

[@williamholcombe31]

Thanks glad to be back😊

[@jayjudd6518]

Well done Mr O . Glad you made me look 👀. I can’t do it but I can second guess anybody now thanks to you.

[@jimgodfrey9832]

When I did mine on 2015 accord I did both sides. They were only slightly noisy but my theory is if one is done do both to avoid doing the other one later.

[@jamesbruno5896]

Mr O, Mrs O! Thanks for posting!

[@jacobclyons]

You are correct my Friend, Santa Fe does translate as Holy Faith! Classic Eric O!!

[@robertbisson9161]

I tryed out a new Sonata back in 2014 , never had any issues with it up to now, planning to keep it for another 3 to 4 years, being a Honda fan, i am impressed with the Hyundai wich was also cheaper $10,000. Than a equivalent Accord.

[@OtherSarah2]

Nice to see something that wasn't rusted shut!

[@codo7]

Rest assured, the engine is huge.

[@springfield4522]

Nice to get an easy fix once in a while!

[@josephking6515]

How many watch the video to the end to see how Eric segways into the Comment end part of the video? It's my 2 or 3 favourite parts of the videos. They are clever and funny and sometimes I need a cerebral laugh. *Thank You* for the videos Dr O 👍 (or was it Dr Oh? 🤷‍♂) 😁

[@glenwaldner7178]

That’s a very timely video. I have a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. And while changing from my summer tires to winter tires yesterday I grabbed the tire at 3 and 9 o’clock and noticed there was quite a bit of wiggle, so I’m thinking the wheel bearing is shot too, but it’s still quiet as a mouse. Maybe I’ll have to take Eric up on his word “If I can do it, you can do it.”

[@ThisGuyRides]

You didn't mention front or rear, but either way you should grab at 12 and 6 instead

[@leosthrivwithautism]

You deserve an easy one sometimes Eric! Another Great Video! Appreciate all you do! 👍

[@zippythechicken]

yeah that was pretty smooth

[@daverose8772]

Nice clean job...."Pumpkin".....

[@billmcmenemy1]

Thanks. Wish you were here in Niagara Falls Ontario

[@brianjohnson2909]

Another great video. Learn something new with every video. Thanks

[@stevenharper2926]

Not sure i would use grinding tool, But looks like easy job to do. Need to do my Hyundai Veracruz right rear bearing soon. Great video.

[@davidhollfelder9940]

Santa Fe’s been on the trail.

[@davidrobins4025]

Eric, another good video which I am sure will be helpful to Hyundai owners. Thanks for showing us how.

[@gravydog51]

I'd never heard of Fluid Film until your channel but they have started stocking it at my local Home Depot near Seattle, so now I have a can! It's probably all due to you.

[@scottjohnson4319]

Imagine how bad it would suck being a mechanic in Arizona and moving to NY. Be awesome going the other way.

[@craigsmith8217]

Used up a week's supply of easy on that one.

[@scottmcewan9647]

Brilliant as always Lad. Nice to get a break now and then. Top job.

[@darylmorgan9887]

Always enjoy your videos Eric. Thank you and cheers fro Australia.

[@Mike_Engel]

Oh Goodie!!!!!!!!!! another masterpiece by Eric O. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Eric

[@jonminer9891]

Hi, Mr.O. Nice to see your kitty and better half today. The Santa Fe is a car I would consider, if I was thinking of getting a car. I really don't know. Probably a Toyota Lexus would be better if i could afford it. Hyundai seems nice. The Chinese cars are starting to look better, but I think they will all have to be electric. I prefer smelly old gas powered cars. Sometime I feel better myself, all smelly and gas powered. Anyway, thanks for sharing! Stay healthy!

[@IHguy]

Regarding using fluid film, anti-seize, etc.: my saying is “always think of the next guy, because it just might be you!”

[@stevec5657]

Wow, you got so lucky on that bearing job, I'd run out and get yourself a Powerball ticket for the Mon 11/7 drawing, it's nearly $2B.

[@richardl.993]

I don't think I ever heard that kind of praise for an auto part design coming from you. LOL