How do you remove a front wheel bearing?

How do you remove a front wheel bearing?

Hub Unit Bearing RemovalRaise vehicle and remove lug nuts and wheel.Remove the brake caliper and rotor. Remove the axle nut, using an axle nut socket. Before removing hub unit, make a note of the proper orientation and positioning of the sensor wire and bearing. Remove the steering knuckle attachment bolts.

What are the signs of a bad wheel hub?

Here are some indicators of a worn wheel hub bearing or other wheel-end damage:Snapping, clicking or popping. Grinding when the vehicle is in motion. Knocking or clunking. Humming, rumbling or growling. Wheel vibration and/or wobble. Shudder, shimmy or vibration at a constant speed.

What causes a wheel hub to go bad?

The main reasons that a wheel bearing fails are: Driving conditions – driving through deep water or mud can cause your wheel bearings to fail. Water, mud or other contaminants such as dust or road salt could get past the seals and enter the bearing, polluting the grease and wearing away the bearings.