woodironman

i have a 97 tj and it needs the pass front wheel bearing replaced i was just wondering if they were pressed in or not this will determine if i do it or take it somewhere to get it done. thanks mark

Rawkon

I just replaced my front two on my 2002, they are a bolt in unit. kinda a pain in the ass to do but not hard. the best price i found is from Rockauto.com its a timken unit too so thats good. also once one bearing goes the other shouldnt be too far behind.
In case i confused you, your bearing are a one pice bolt in unit, theres no repairing or repacking.

SabrToothSqrl

Dealer wants around $300 for them, Advance auto has them around $130

I've replaced 3 so far on 3 jeeps... 2 on my own lol, seems they dont hold up long against mud and dirt...

http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/unit...tbearing-1.htm

its an easy job wheel off, brake off, bearings off, u will need a 12 point socket to get the bolts out from the back... else its all good

Piginajeep

in the long run, a hub kits the way to go.

yellowjeeper85

When i did front bearings on the TJ i had, i just replaced the whole hub, i think it was like fifty bucks from murrays auto parts... its was suprisingly cheap.... Pull the wheel off, pull the caliper, the rotor, the hub nut that goes onto the spindle, and then three bolts hold in the hub. Take out the bolts, get a chisel, and slowly tap the chisel between the hub and the knuckle till is slides out. Certainly a home mechanic can handle it, good luck

Rawkon

Rock auto.com has them under 100 i believe i paid 75 shipped.

woodironman

thanks alot for your replys now i will get that bearing changed .