Toyota Prius - Front Wheel Bearing

Come along with Eric O as he bangs out a run of the mill job at the SMA shop on this 2012 Toyota Prius. In this video he shows how to replace the front hub assembly / wheel bearing. It is a pretty simple job even with the rust and crust! - Enjoy!
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[@paulcarroll750]

Eric O works on the most rusty and crusty cars and trucks and makes it look easy. He not only teaches the viewers something but keeps them entertained as well.

[@agger838]

Paul Carroll i think he enjoys the battle of the rust. itd be boring if everything just fell right off for him and us viewers both lol

[@wyattoneable]

Yep, a classic SMA video. Learn a little, laugh a little, and go away smiling.

[@jeffreyblodgett3469]

Just wanted to thank Eric for posting this video. The brake splash shields on my 2010 Prius had rusted through and with nearly 200,000 miles on the vehicle I wasn't going to go through the hassle of removing junky bearings to put them back on after slipping new shields behinds them. Have to destroy the old bearings to get them off a vehicle this old anyway. I replaced all four shields and wheel bearings in June of 2019 and felt the difference immediately... "huh. I guess that's why there was that slight rumbling while going around that highway turn each day." I had the service manual handy with diagrams and torques but being able to watch this video in advance and see what forces were involved helped immensely. I didn't have a "big nasty" but did have a heavy hammer, large cold chisel, and slide hammer. My neighbors "loved" me, lol. Ended up doing some additional self-repair in the months that followed, including replacement of the CV axles (right side was rattling), complete set of new front suspension components including the dreaded suspension arms (sawzall, torch, and rotary tool with cutting disks are friends), thorough cleaning of the exhaust gas recirculation loop (including clean out of the system's mini radiator), and rejuvenation of the high voltage traction battery. The vehicle wasn't worth the repair expenses that would have been involved had the dealer done the work, so I took the repairs on as a personal challenge and opportunity to learn. Wouldn't want to do it again but the vehicle is still running well. Almost to the moon!

[@dalejessop5466]

You probably already know this, but for the viewers, don’t have the Prius keys in proximity of the car when doing a brake job. The brakes can actuate when the calipers are off and push the piston out of the bore, then it becomes a much more expensive job. Recommend to leave the keys in the house and put a short 2x4 in the caliper to keep the piston in the bore just in case.

[@markredman9173]

One of the downfalls of keyless start. Also, don’t have the power on for the radio while changing the oil.

[@CheapThrills66chevy]

Need to do wheel bearings on my Pontiyota Vibatrix and since Eric O and SMA are a little far away I ordered my very own Big Nasty and bits to help with the job. The weak sauce .401 air hammer I already own would not budge the rusty chunks. Thanks Eric O for costing me hundreds of dollars on tools ... and saving me thousands in labor.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Cool man glad to hear it, now just be aware it needs lots of air and pressure to be happy

[@mikechiodetti6737]

I LIKE BIG NASTY! I've got a 3/4" air impact tool for those nuts that don't want to come off! Your videos are not only technically great, but the commentary is priceless ! !

[@mendelleisk4577]

Appreciate the video: it's the FIRST decent 3rd gen Prius front bearing replacement I've seen. If you ever do a rear bearing replacement, would love to see a video on that too.

[@motogstylus3260]

I need PPE to watch this. Your mic is excellent at picking up every nuance of air-hammer smashing steel on steel for minutes on end.

[@averyscott8380]

The first minute of removing the axle nut was the funniest video ever watching Eric's facial expressions 😂

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

Nice quick hub job in the morning! Used to be a pain until I got Big Nasty and now I just smile knowing I can see her in action again. With almost no corrosion here except dissimilar metals Big Nasty doesn't even moan. Great video as usual!!

[@AstroTools]

"Or I could have got an Impact with a little more pizazz" Alright Eric, you asked for it. New Nano model coming your way.

[@aussiebloke609]

Woot - that'll be one friggin' skookum choocher! Looks like he'll be needing it, too - Big Nasty looked to have a bit of a struggle on that one.

[@AstroTools]

To be expected on the Prius, everyone knows little babies have the tightest grip.

[@SouthMainAuto]

New Nano you say!? Ok you have my interest...

[@timothybarney7257]

Why do I have a feeling Big Nasty's Bigger Badder Mama will be rearing her head in the near future?

[@SouthMainAuto]

Haha Hubba, that gun is total weak sauce. I use to play with those when I was a kid because they were "child friendly"

[@frankmtech3766]

People from the west coast don't know about the rust we have to deal with. They have easy. LOL I love the why you clean the knuckle . I see to many people just slap on the bearing without the clean or greasing anything. love all your videos. 👍👍👍

[@SouthMainAuto]

Almost have to force it back in if you do that

[@frankmtech3766]

South Main Auto Repair Yea you are right. But they use a 1/2" air impact gun on the high setting and jam it the knuckle. LOL There ha e to be a school for hacks. that we don't know about. LOL

[@throttlebottle5906]

just drive it in with big nasty :)))) job assurance, lol.

[@rsage_]

At the Subaru dealership getting a couple of parts and saw a tech in the back. I said, "hey man, have you guys ever done a head gasket?" 2 seconds of silence and everyone just busted out laughing. After messing with a few VW's, I love going back to working on Subaru's and just needing the 8,10,12,14,17...rarely 19 (some suspension), 22 (crank bolt), 24 (oil cooler/filter bolt), and 32 (hub).

[@Patrick94GSR]

same tool accoutrements for Hondas (Honduu) pretty much!

[@christophercote9755]

Video was perfect, able to remove and replace my driver side bearing assembly without too much trouble. Air chisel was not enough, so used a slide hammer with a custom bolt on the end, broke loose on first pull. Might want to try that one next time. Thanks

[@dewski2160]

can you PM me about your slide hammer setup to pull the hub? I can't budge mine :(

[@pinpon163]

@@dewski2160 help, what did you end up doing?

[@dewski2160]

@@pinpon163 lol....used a slide hammer but that only pulled the bearing assembly apart. Took tons of beating and banging (smashed thumb) before the rest of the hub broke free. It was so corroded in the socket!

[@kevx6842]

yes please on the slide hammer technique

[@michaelm9621]

Best car repair video ever. You sir have a passion for cars thank you for sharing.

[@thokozanimasina909]

I love that brake clean sound

[@strebis6]

Very good tutorial video. This job is waiting for me. The local garage wanted $600 so I decided to buy the hub assembly for $100 and do it myself. Honestly I don't know how the Prius gets such good reviews. I just replaced the AC blower this week, the intermittent wipers don't wok correctly. When it is cold weather my dash lights don't work until they get warm. IDK maybe my car was made on a Friday. Thanks for the video.

[@WisdomVendor1]

If there is a psychologist in the house, can you please tell me why I spend my time watching vids like this, when I have done this myself for over 45 years?

[@miker351w]

Just did both wheel bearings / 2010 Prius. Using the exact same air chisel method. I had thought about your comment about it never losing a battle ! Thanks for the video!!!!

[@Travelingman-1980]

Another fine production by South Main Auto!

[@leschortos9196]

Sometimes to get the bearing off, I use a chisel with a real shallow wedge angle and wedge it between the bearing and the knuckle, it seems to work pretty good.

[@ThePhysG]

Worked extremely well on a 2012 Prius.

[@mr.nobody9630]

Save to say...a relative easy job. A + keep out the great work Eric O. ' Why people give this video thumbs down only HATERS OR TROLLS do such thing.

[@BubbaZanetti6666]

Few folk on here have already mentioned this, but your reactions and facial expressions are hilarious, my journeyman through my apprenticeship was the exact same, makes work way more enjoyable when you make it a happy thing. Another great video, you really love that air chisel!!

[@XalvaroramosX]

❤️ Breake clean is a must for every job ❤️

[@nodak81]

Had to do this job on my '05 Prius. Surprisingly easy but getting the old bearing to break loose was a real pain, finally resorted to smashing on it with a sledgehammer, that did the trick!

[@psi3000]

Just a heads up, i did this job after watching him and having a impact gun with enough "pizazz" and then some. I had to replace the axle as it stripped the threads on the axle. Dont ignore knocking the stake mark out! It will cost you more time and money. Just trying to save someone extra work and $$.

[@jeremyanthony9300]

I just used those OTC calipee hangers when I did the brakes on my mom's 2013 Honda crv. they worked great. I think you used them in a couple of your videos.

[@buttsexandbananapeels]

The corrosion issues are why I always coat bolt in assemblies like this with anti-seize. I know the sprays are nice, but I like the goo.

[@heavylead1961]

love it! got tired of everyone asking about the big nasty so ya finally put a link up to it! thanks!!!

[@ExitThirteen]

Love how the Brake Parts Cleaner always makes the dramatic entrance... LOL!!

[@budfiend4627]

Waiting for the axle nut to come off is the the best part ever... hahaha

[@throttlebottle5906]

my ears were bleeding, eyes tearing and mind saying why, just why would you use such a tiny impact :))

[@SouthMainAuto]

I used a small one to build suspense

[@wysetech2000]

Now that's the kind of bearings i always get. Great job, Eric.

[@jessj3010]

the struggle is real. no lie! if i may make 2 suggetions. in respect to hanging calipers and brake pads flopping out. i find the the supplier of loaded calipers ship them with foam between pads. shove one in after you pull caliper. if you don't have foam blocks use folded cardboard. as far as axle goes. i find no harm putting a point tip on your air hammer and tap the axle in the dimple and divorce it from the hub. Much respect for your channel. feel free to give my suggestions a try on video. i have a clever trick for pressed hubs and relentless snap rings. that one id have to show you!

[@yt678901]

I am subscribed to top Channels for Car repairs, but hands down yours is the best!

[@AaronBelknap]

Grandma taught me if you work on both front bearings that you can swap the axle nuts if they are reusable as the stake spots are in a different spot. I love brake cleaner, I use it on everything and love the smell. I use the WM brand though. Looks like you use Nappers (my work nickname actually, it's trademarked) brand brake cleaner. Big nasty won.

[@JL-ut6lo]

Saw you working away with the air hammer to remove the bering. Here's a thought. Leave the bering bolts in the back of the hub and then use a hammer and drift punch to drive the bering assembly out by hitting the loosened bolts. Hope that makes it easier for you the next time! Cheers.

[@burlmcburl798]

I'm not kidding when I say this but I just did mine and both sides LITERALLY fell out on their own. I was dreading having to pound them out but they came out on their own. It's a San Diego car so THANK GOD.

[@mbc1994]

The first minute and fourty seconds was really educational, entertaining and inspirational... :D

[@Volcker1929]

What are you running there, a grain silo as you compressor tank?

[@bobl78]

WOW that was the most brake cleaner usage ever shown in a video :-)

[@haroldlm64]

"Big Nasty" and brake clean in one video! Always makes a great video. Thanks!

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

I've got to say Eric, it's vids like this that make me happy I'm not in the rust belt😂

[@SouthMainAuto]

Awww come on man you don't know what you are missing

[@satamanschmidt3428]

No, I lived in Pittsburgh for 41 years and I know what I'm missing and I appreciate that fact that I'm missing it every day of my life.

[@andylucas8262]

@@satamanschmidt3428 I've lived in Pgh. for 56 years, you couldn't pay me to live anywhere else. I love it here..... Let's go Bucs!!!!!

[@somethingelsehere8089]

I moved out of the rust belt for a few years, and the first few hoods I opened blew my mind - Look at all those new parts! (They weren't new parts, they were just old parts that hadn't acquired the rust belt patina of age.)

[@jimzivny1554]

Good video. Very surprised it took so long to break loose the hub. Just an idea, whenever I take an airtool from my box to use I give a squirt or two of Marvel Mystery oil in the connector before plugging in the airline, the tools always run good, never had a tool get sludged or run out of power. Been doing it since the seventies and except for a few rebuild kits I still have some of the same guns. Looking forward to tomorrow's adventure!

[@SouthMainAuto]

I oil mine when I remember but not to often... I am bad with air tools haha

[@bobl78]

But BIG NASTY deservers some care, she servers you so well :You might consider small automatic oilers that you attach between the tool an the hose... only need to refill them every once in a whyle

[@satamanschmidt3428]

Kroil works great as does ATF. Marvel Mystery oil seems very similar to ATF.

[@JorgeRodriguez-po7kx]

@@SouthMainAuto Just for Asking How Much is for this Job in this Car with the Complete Hub

[@JoelGrant]

If you live in an area with road salt...you might find this job impossible as completed in this video. My bearing hub could not be removed with a 22-ton press from behind the knuckle! It required heating the nuckle and a heavy equipment puller plus a 1000lb impact on the puller. It basically exploded on release, sending parts flying 20 feet. That was after soaking in penetrating oil for a night. So... your mileage may vary with air impact tools. I tried to do it with an impact hammer and a 4 lb sledge, and it would have taken a year.

[@yitznewton]

One of the bearings on my 2006 Prius just started complaining, so I ordered a new OEM bearing and some toolz. No Big Nasty here, so I have an OTC puller on order as well. Our rust in NJ is a bit tamer, so hopefully she'll pop out without too much trouble. UPDATE: I got as far as taking the wheel off and surveying the lay of the land, and noticed that the head of the speed sensor bolt was already sheared off, at which point I noped the heck out of there. Service appointment tomorrow morning. Wish SMA were closer to home!

[@frugalprepper]

I loved this so much I watched it twice! Think we are ever going to get another Day in the Shop Vid?

[@SouthMainAuto]

That is a good idea Tom, as soon as things slow down a bit around here!

[@mboelts]

Amazing, this is basically the same as on my 2013 Subaru Impreza, but at 93k in the northeast I sacrificed the heat sheilds when doing the fronts with my air hammer, they were almost as rusty.

[@CKilger12]

Love the commentary while working...makes me laugh all the time

[@SmittySmithsonite]

A lil' Prius! Ain't she cute? :D I think my Big Nasty is finally all broke in now, after hammering out 21 year old studs off that '96 Tahoe's monstrous cat flange. Got one of 'em out with no heat!! Impressive. I think I need a bigger air hose for her though, as yours seems to hammer a little faster than mine does - could just be me misinterpreting that though. Hard to watch vid on my desktop and run Big Nasty in the garage at the same time. I still have a flip phone ... no internet there! :D Just watched your alternator vid from yesterday - reminded me of the same problems I had yesterday too, but for different reasons. First, after much frustration, my local NAPA helped me out by discovering that the transfer case tail shaft assembly in that Tahoe was off a TH400!! Didn't even think that was possible, but there it was - '96 Tahoe seal was WAY too small! The TH400 seal fit like a glove. Go figure! Then had to do the shift shaft seal. GM and their plastic neutral safety switch right on the side of the tranny - DUMB! Thing shattered as I tried to get the damn plugs out of it - they GLUED them in! WTF!! But, had to destroy it anyway to get it off the shift shaft. Fun fun!

[@bcobrag]

20min wheel bearing replacement.. can’t beat that…im going to try it

[@jamesguralski5156]

I love the 1 piece hub n barring! We always used a bfh to get them out! You do magic with that air chisel..

[@bradnimbus4836]

Thanks Eric! Love how you explain what happens when you continue to "apply the beans" hahaha!

[@SouthMainAuto]

The beans must be regulated

[@1bmwrider]

All of youtube is curious as to how much brakeclean you go through in a week? Great videos

[@Tedybear315]

Just went for my coffee....is that nut off yet?

[@SouthMainAuto]

30 more secs.

[@Tedybear315]

Okay.... I'll start a bagel and get some cream cheese on it......It should be off by the time I get back....

[@keithhastings4092]

Tedybear315 hahahaha

[@terryharvey8627]

Glad to see you use a spacer to hold rotor on. For years I 've used a 3/8 inch spacer from a hitch INSTALL kit. Eliminates a lot of unproductive screwing.

[@humidbeing]

Good old toyota. 10,12,14,17 and you can strip the entire car.

[@zoidberg444]

Brian Toscano They have a tie up with Renault these days. They are sort of like bastard spawn of euro trash these day's.

[@humidbeing]

No shit I was being facetious. But thanks for explaining the painfully obvious.

[@GrahamReid34]

sadly bmw isnt like that every socket possible needed and some.

[@rimmersbryggeri]

As every brand in the known world does. Toyota are tied up ith Peugeot/Citroen. They should all tie up with IKEA then youd only need a 4 and 6 mm allen wrench a flat blade screw driver a phillips 1 and a hammer.

[@zoidberg444]

rimmersbryggeri They have a joint venture in the Czech republic to build the Toyota Aygo which is made in the same factory as the Peugeot 107 and Citroen C1. These all used the Toyota 1KR engine and C551 gearbox and I believe have a lot of design elements from the mk1 Yaris/vitz some of which were and are made in France as well as Japan. Some of them came with a Peugeot 1.4 diesel engine for a while but I think it got discontinued because that petrol engine does 53mpg anyway. Toyota also have an agreement with BMW to use the giant worthless stinking turd that is the N47 diesel engine in RAV4, Avensis and Auris. I think they are also getting a 2.3 and a 2.7 litre diesel for the Hilux and Land cruiser.

[@rogerb6611]

Thank you Eric for your time and knowledge, just wondering if a slide hammer would work in place of big nasty?

[@SouthMainAuto]

To much work haha

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

A guy broke down on his tractor haha love it!!!

[@SouthMainAuto]

welcome to a small town haha

[@bobl78]

he pulled over and ask Eric if he could use his yard to crank it for a day or two

[@satamanschmidt3428]

I found that hilarious as well. Having been to Avoca I can confirm that there are more John Deere's than BMW's in that thriving metropolis. Out here in Phoenix you can't throw a stick without hitting a BMW. Why people buy these is a complete mystery to me since they're primarily made of plastic and that's the one thing that can't handle our 115F temperatures very well. Maybe they're all leased which would make a lot more sense.

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Haha yes, I'm a BMW owner too but I'm in Dublin, Ireland. One thing we can't complain of here is the heat so I'm okay haha

[@gabrielanthony1325]

I would completely trust this guy with my car

[@flatratemaster]

You really are gonna make me get my own big nasty!

[@SouthMainAuto]

every man woman and child should own one!

[@markrup6369]

C'mon folks, go to Patreon and support SMA to keeeep the videos coming. Let's get him up to $1000 a month!

[@reubeng2110]

Finally a man who loves brakeclean as muck as me

[@dufus2273]

i use a big chisel and a 3 pound hammer. if it hesitates , hit it harder, the option. you do good work.

[@torresmotorsports9049]

Mr Eric said it’s an 1182 when really it’s 1128. Don’t worry Eric we enjoy your videos!

[@herpnderpn2484]

That "stuff" once got in my eyes past my glasses. I had 2020 vision for the rest of that day. Told an optician and he had no idea how. I normally have like 20/150 and 20/200.

[@benjaminallen2370]

“That’ll be $50 in brake kleen, mam”. Love the stuff haha

[@halleffect1]

holy hell, you pushed the driveshaft through by hand and then BN has that much trouble with the hub? that is the hardest I've seen that hammer work.

[@SouthMainAuto]

She was a little stuck but we always win in the end!

[@TheAxecutioner]

Do you think that an electric hammer like a Bosch Bulldog or something bigger would have the same effect as your air chisel in loosening the 2 nearly welded pieces from each other? I'm going to try it. I don't have an air chisel with a beefy 220v compressor.

[@GarthGoldberg]

You've got that vehicle all fixed and ready to do 55 in the fast lane.

[@epibeast885]

56 if someone's feeling wild :)

[@SouthMainAuto]

Lmao

[@BobbyJr556]

epibeast885 that's a bit wreak less 😂😂😂

[@TheForcedinductn]

So true, damn Prius drivers, a superbike rider's greatest foe

[@dpeagles]

Every prius I see is hauling ass.

[@michael47lamb]

Did you ever think to use two or three 1/2" bolts and nuts as jack screws? Just knock out the lug studs to insert the bolts, and start turning the nuts and bolts until the entire hub "jacks" itself out. No hammering or fuss at all. I did this yesterday and had both rear hubs off a 18 year old Prius in about 10 minutes, just without all the noise you made. Anyway it was fun to watch you and your air chisel again. LoL

[@donhill1825]

The rear hub isn't like the fronts. You can't just put outward force on this hub, it will just separate the inner & outer bearing race. The portion inside the knuckle will still be seized in place. I've done this job, you have to spin the hub. You aren't smarter than the professional mechanic. Thanks for trying though.

[@michael47lamb]

@@donhill1825 For most front bearing hubs: To keep the spindle from pulling out the center race I use a 8" long section of 3/4" all thread and nuts and washers to secure the spindle race and hub together. Then apply the force bolts I mentioned before to pull out the hub as a unit. You see I am smarter than a lot of mechanics. Including you.

[@KrKrypton]

Ran into a similar problem when swapping a wheel bearing g assembly on my mom's murano. Instead of beating it with a hammer or an air hammer, I whipped out my slide hammer and came out in half the time.

[@raulsimon8279]

good video and I have to follow you the same way as my front wheel bearing on my Toyota Prius is making sound which is not soothing at all. but keep up the good work,

[@saifaltheeb5474]

Best car repair video ever

[@dtnel]

I know these normally come apart fairly easy especially with the zip gun. What I'm wondering is with you having the Hub tamer why wouldn't you use that real quick or is it because you would have to remove the lower ball joint and wouldn't want to mess with that? I did plenty of them on driveways and I have to work them back and forth because they don't make a cordless zip gun yet, hahaha. I'm still trying to figure out how to make the Corvette zip gun so I can retire and this tool around for the hell of it. Just think if I can make that I can just go around the country visiting all the KZbin guys selling them my cordless zip gun and do weekly giveaways. Now is that KROIL you're using? Next time you do one of those you should do a video and go over the pros and the cons of having one wheel bearing sit overnight versus another one that you sprayed that morning without an overnight soak and see which one comes loose first. Or you can have a battle of the oil penetrant lubricants to see which one works the best?

[@HQCS-]

Hi Excellent video.I like the way you knock off the old bearing. I want to buy a same air chisel,could tell me what the brand tool you used？Many Thanks.

[@SouthMainAuto]

link in description box

[@TheDaf95xf]

Always great watching Eric 0 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@vrstrt28]

Did you ever consider to wear a dust mask? Love the videos and hope you stay safe.

[@SuperLaugh20]

Big nasty needs it own sound effect just like brake clean!

[@michaelstoliker971]

Big Nasty makes it's own sound effect.

[@davidrichard8389]

here in my shop i use a tool from mac tools called a hub shocker it beats the air hammer and it takes 2 to 3 hits with a hammer you should check it out great videos keep them coming my friend

[@kthwkr]

I like the little screw in the brake hub. It helps keep amateurs from tightening down the lug nuts with the brake hub cocked. Might seem impossible to do. But I guarantee miss king of cross threading (my wife) could accomplish it. That's why I buy her AAA.

[@thebendfisher3188]

Good video. If I'm not mistaken, the first socket you used in the video looks to be a chrome 12 point socket. Those are prone to shatter when used with impacts and you are not wearing safety glasses. Safety 1st my friend!

[@rufusmedrano2962]

I hope the 12 point socket is an impact socket. The regular one can explode. PPE should be used anytime power equipment is used.

[@donniev8181]

Im not sure, but I think Toyota put that channel on the knuckle at the 6 o'clock position to allow for your air chisle to slide in and pop that hub out? It looks like it's in the perfect position for it.

[@mattwagner7489]

Another great video with Big Nasty and Brake Cleaner.

[@theadventuresofjavier8698]

for a minute there I thought big nasty met its match. I saw you flinch a time or 2. big nasty and big o..what a team..

[@danr1920]

I took my laptop to the garage and sprayed some brake cleaner into the air. It really adds to the video !

[@thered8532]

Torque to spec? How about 3 ugga duggas with the impact

[@inthewoods5640]

I Love your videos. Super helpful for working on a Prius! Thank you

[@phatkatracing]

A guy in a Prius drag raced me once. I had him for the first 60 feet or so, but I can only run so fast.

[@Hallahanify]

Prius is fast off the line. Instant torque. Very slow after that though.

[@ChuckWood14]

You keep lookin at the camera trying to get that axle nut had me just cracking up! ROFL! Great video!

[@Cricketworld307]

I just replaced on my on 2011 Prius I used hammer to remove the old 1 came off pretty quickly 🙌🙌🙌

[@adamtrombino106]

I know this is yr old, but I wanted to see how you torqued the axle nut. I used to get them close w the air tool, then mount the wheel and set it on the ground for weight, and use the torque wrench to finish it off. Years later I went to a seminar put on by OTC and BCA bearing, that was showing ABS diagnostics and new tools. Well, the guy from BCA said that they recommend that the bearing/axle nuts be torqued with NO weight on them, car still in the air, to prevent a 'camber load' from being put on the untightened bearing. He claimed that the deflection could put an improper preload on the bearing, and cause premature failure. SInce then, I do them like you did, and if I can't hold the assembly with a bar, etc, I mount the brakes and have a helper stand on the pedal while I use the wrench. Just saying, for those who read the comments..

[@FdtTmOJHKPXQFMMkhIE]

I thought getting the old bearing out was going to be the hard part but it's finding the torque specs.

[@airgliderz]

I believe there are two bolt holes on the inside. Put the correct sized bolts in and it presses right off... Far easier then whaling it...

[@donhill1825]

No, there aren't. You have to rotate the hub.

[@Ottonic6]

Eric O... Love your work. So I go out and pick me up some Fluid Film (cause that's what Eric O uses). Great stuff by the way... Then you pull a switch on me and go with Krown. You're a hard one to keep up with. lol. Thanks for the videos...

[@SouthMainAuto]

Haha I love them both actually

[@rickburt7055]

Is there a reason why manufacturers don't put a slight taper on the knuckle and bearing so that they aren't so hard to remove due to corrosion of the dissimilar metals?

[@aaronspicer949]

Are those safety squints I see?!?!?!?!

[@lightningsmokerXx]

10:42 - NO ERIC.........Just an KZbin legend in the making.

[@alexc5656]

LOL swear you are the dentist of mechanics. You got so many air tools bruh!