Ford Explorer 4X4 Front Hub & Bearing Repair
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
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In this video I go over replacing the front hub and bearing on the Ford Explorer line of vehicles from start to finish. This bearing is common for abs codes but more common for a grinding and or humming noise.
Torque Specs-
Hub and bearing 15mm bolts- 90ft lbs
Caliper bracket- 125ft lbs
Axle Nut- 185ft lbs
Lug Nuts- 100ft lbs
I say again, this channel is awesome. I had to change my hub & bearing today. Every single step was perfectly explained. Nothing EVER went so smoothly for me! Thank you.
Yeah it takes him 20 minutes takes me 2 hours lmao 🤣
I just did this job on my 2008 Explorer Sport Trac (2wd) following your procedure. Used the Motorcraft hubs and it took me about an hour. I spent $400 on the hubs, and think this job at the dealership would have been $1000 easy. Turns out only the driver side bearing was bad but with 152k miles I replaced both sides, as I think suspension pieces in pairs is good practice. Thanks Brian.
Much thanks for this excellent tutorial. One of the best videos I have ever seen on the net. Ford wanted $785 to replace my left front hub assembly. With a dealer discount from a friend at an auto parts store, I did the job myself for about $150 total. Every step in the video was right on and very helpful. Explorer rides very quiet now.
This is probably one of the best repair videos I have ever seen. Great job, great viewing angles, great descriptions, etc. Thank you very much for your efforts on this.
Yep, GREAT PRO-tips, beginning to end!
Well done. I’m 60 and have been wrenching (professionally for 18) since I was 8 years old. Your video was concise, to the point and you paid attention the the details. KUDOS!
Your a life saver!,, you and Scotty Kilmer the 2 best mechanics on UA-cam hands down people ! If you want to learn watch these 2 thank you Makuloco
I just have to say thanks!! The job went exactly as you show in the video, no trouble, job done, noise gone. The first side took me about two hours, the second side half that.
Considering this vehicle calls Hawaii island home, local mechanics were quoting $1200 and up to do the job. Total cost was under $400 with shipping and a couple new tools for my kit. Used the Timken parts (pt# HA590156) and was not surprised to find that the original OEM bearings I was taking off were Timken.
You Sir are a Gentleman and a Scholar!
This video helped me get my wife's Explorer back on the road. I had a few scary moments removing the hub bolts but a liberal application of penetrating oil and some patience saw me through. Thanks!
This was excellent. Great video, brother.
Wow. A shop wanted to charge me a $1k to install a set. That's not a lot of money but I got a lot of other bills piled up. I followed your advice. Thank you. Salute to you sir with both hands.
Another well made video. Took 1 hour and 15 minutes start to finish and resolved the growling noise when turning. Thanks again!
Just did this today on my 08 with 110K miles. Axle pushed out by hand and hub needed two hits with a small hammer. Gotta love rust free southern cars.
Living in the rust belt sucks when working on all my old vehicles 😢
This video is how I showed my 17 year old how to change the hub and bearings assembly. Job done and he learned how to work on his own vehicle.
I have a 98 AWD Explorer that was badly in need of replacing both front hub assemblies. I had to turn the radio up loud so I could hear it over the noise. I watched what ever videos I could find on the subject. Yours was far and away the best. The video and sound were excellent. The instructions were spot on. I especially appreciated your giving the socket sizes and torque specs. I replaced both this weekend in about 5 hours. The only problem I ran into was finding that one of the ABS wires had a slit in the insulation and I had to reuse the factory sensor. I'll swap in a new one at some point. I didn't want to wait for a replacement. That leads me to my one suggestion. Although it might be common sense, I would advise people not to cut the ABS sensor wire until you've inspected the new one. Thanks for the help! I will be checking out the rest of your videos.
Very helpful. Was able to do this using just this video. As with every job, the right tools are essential. A BIG HAMMER makes all the difference. If you can't knock the hub and bearing loose get a bigger hammer. Passenger side took me a full day - was stuck without transportation and had to use a household hammer. Driver side was a matter of a few hours just because of a bigger hammer to knock the hub/bearing loose. Also had to put the rotor and brake caliper back on so I could jam a screw driver between the rotor and caliper to keep the axel from spinning so I could loosen and then later tighten the 32mm axel nut. Like I said I'm using basic toolbox tools to get my job done. Not ideal but it can be done. Would have spent hundreds at the shop if I didn't have this video. Many thanks.
Probably the best You Tube video I have seen for vehicle repair!
Thank you thank you thank you for this super important video. We've been trying to get by on one paycheck and car repairs have come back into my court....the missus got a job, major commute. The assembly was loud and worn! I watched your vid like 10 times and in 1.5 careful hours with zero pneumatics, we were ready to roll in silence. Thanks! You're a great teacher
Richard Dhu Awesome to hear!!
This is professional. Good clear video, clear audio and good narration. I had to play and replay this on my laptop in my garage alongside my DIY hub replacement. You deserve all the good ratings.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video! Your part reference plus guidance saved me $435. Had to beat on the hub a lot to get it to loosen up but finally got it. Took me about 40 minutes.
Thanks for helping me replace the hubs on my Ranger. The bearings sounded like that squeaky wheel on shopping carts. So far you've helped me do lower ball joints and front hubs. Thanks for the videos, they are thorough and a great help.
Well I didn't see the first video, but this one was superbly clear. HD DIY ! Well done my good man, thank you.
Thanks for posting this video. You just saved me $100’s of dollars
😂 while 250 people area assumably loosing money hence the # of thumbs down
Once again your instruction has given me the guidance I needed to make a proper repair.Thank you.
Thanks for saving me a bundle of money! Just did the passenger side of my truck and what a difference it made. Now it doesn't sound like a monster truck anymore. FYI I picked up two hub assemblies on ebay from American Axle in MI for $93.00 delivered to my door.
Just followed your instruction on changing the wheel bearing and hub assembly on my 02 Ford Explorer. I got the job done! BTW, my axle nut was not 32mm, I used a 1 3/16 socket, but it was more likely a 1 1/8, just an FYI. This video was outstanding and helped a lot.
Great video; couple of comments: the front axle nut on a 2003 Ford explorer is 31mm not 32. Use a hub puller, I got one at Auto zone for $25 (or you can rent it from them) it made a huge difference. The hub assy nuts were a bear to access even after pushing the axle back, had to use a short 15mm socket; the long one wouldn't work. Make sure you have a breaker bar or cheater. It took me 6 hrs which included two trips to the store and a lot of patience. Thanks FordTechMakuloco; you saved me a ton of cash and the install was a success. BRAVO! (PS - Don't forget to use well made hubs and... plug in the new sensor)
My set goes from 30 and jumps to 32 as does most axle socket sets and 32 works just fine never a problem.
I've learned a lot watching this video. You are quite informative and obviously well educated about the mechanics of a car. Thanks so much!
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Great video. Clear and concise. If i could offer a suggestion. Instead of hammering on the back of the hub you can use a 1/2 inch or even a 1 inch square stock (I used about an 8 inch one) and you start the car (careful you do not press the brake pedal (if you do need to press it you can put a C-clamp on the caliper to keep it in place,) then use the power steering pump to pop the hub off.
Be careful the bar doesn't come loose. I just reached in through the window and rocked the steering wheel so I could watch the progress. Worked like a charm.
I wish Ford put as much effort into their designs as you do into these videos. Great stuff!
I am a mechanic myself. I think the video was good. You are definitely a good mechanic.
Fantastic. 03 Explorer has ABS light on and just started to grind on passenger front side. Dealer service advised this exact fix. Will be doing it myself and save money thanks to your efforts. Thank you.
so glad you made this video. My front left just started humming so looking like im doing it soon
Great video...Thanks for posting it. I have a 2003 Explorer Limited AWD with the 4.6L V8, and it uses a 29 mm for the axle bolt. Also, I used an offset box wrench to help with the bolts that hold the hub on because apparently my dexterity isn't quite good enough to effectively use the socket / impact wrench as you recommended. Otherwise, this was quite helpful. Thanks again.
I'm with TurboChargedDad, I'd be going nuts not cleaning the bolts first.
I bought a very good 03 Explorer 4.0 SOHC for $400 that has the two most tortured front CV joints in existence that have not yet broken. That is what brought me to this video, especially since seeing some of your other vids.
Your experience and training is quite obvious and comes through on video very clearly.
Great detail, nothing unnecessary included, good enough with the video that I saw everything that mattered.
Keep it up, but I sure wish you would do more of the traditional Fords. Pre-modular era is what I use generally. I try to stay to 87 - 96 F-series trucks with straight six or 460 HEAVILY preferred, any Ranger preferring the simplicity of the 4.0 OHV V6, and the 2.3 Pinto engine versions. Help out us old farts with our "real" Ford trucks.
And if you ever decide to do some Mark I or Mark II Capri, or Merkur repairs I'll be watching them intently also.
lol
Just out of curiosity, do you know if there was there any reason, real or imagined, why they dropped the F150's 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern that was used since the Model T era.? I had a 26 Model T on a Model A frame with wire wheels using the same bolt pattern. The only problem was they were 17 inch as I recall. I may be mistaken on the tire size, but correct size tires were hard to find.
Same question regarding seven lug wheels.
I can only imagine it was just an April Fool's Day prank that got out of hand.
They really need to keep the accountants out of the design and planning stages. No accountant should be allowed to speak in an auto manufacturing facility (or ANY production facility) until the assembly lines are rolling ! As I understand it, the reason why the 64 Mustang never got IRS from day one, was because the accountants said we would not know the difference,. I would know, I am sure you would too !
Leave engineering to the engineers !!!
I just want to thank you for an excellent video. I just finished changing out both of my 2007 Ford Explorer Front Wheel Bearing hub assemblies. Took me 3 hours for both. The learning curve was teaching my son to use the explorer tire jack. He is 15 and needed to learn how to change a tire. Worked out excellent! Installed Timkins. I was wondering if you have a video for changing 2007 Ford Explorer brakes. They are not needed now but would like to attempt in the future. Thanks again for an excellent video. Saved me anywhere between $275- $575 depending on repair shop.
Good to hear it all worked out! I do not have a video on explorer brakes yet...... but they are actually really simple nothing special. If I have one in the future I will definitely film it for the site.
Thank you for posting this! I appreciate the hammering tips. I did the driver side on a 2009 Explorer 2WD today. Mine was somewhat less stubborn to remove. Took less than an hour including brake hardware removal and assembly. Removing the brake dust shield is key to pulling this off IMO. Looking forward to the passenger side tomorrow. :-D
That’s becuase we don’t have that Axle Nut & CV axle since we have RWD. Easier job thankfully gonna tackle it within the next 2 weeks
Thanks for the excellent video. I replaced the left front hub on a 06 Ford Explorer 4WD and the video was very helpful. Just a couple of notes. If you don't have a lift and air tools it can be helpful to break the hub nut with the wheel on the ground, or if on floor jacks insert a steel rod or big breaker bar in between the wheel studs to prevent rotation (doesn't hurt if the stud threads are marred as they are replaced anyway. Also, my hub nut was not 32mm it was 1 1/4". Thanks again for a great job with the video.
just finnished my 08 ranger fx4 front pasanger hub, so much money i saved :) BIG THANKS !!!
driver-side hub just died... 100,000km and both hubs go within 4 months of each other. also replaced the tie-rods too as one had a rip in the rubber cover thingie. once again BIG thanks for the videos :)
Thanks for taking the time to make these excellent videos.
No problem.
Incredible, clean work. Having an ABS issue and now I know there's no possible way for me to do it myself (lack of garage and proper tools) have to take it in, wonder how much that will cost. Thank you for the video 👍
Followed this step by step on my 98 Explorer. Great instructions. Thanks!
I've watched your video for the 2002 hub bearing replacement I'm not an automotive specialist but I'm convinced that I can do this at my local auto hobby shop where I have access to all the tools lifts and equipment and if I get stuck there are specialist who offer assistance thanks for the video and instructions.
Donnie Cornett This video walks you right through it you should be just fine.
Good video, plus you are the first person that I see cleaning up the All your work parts the way I do.. Very Very good job..
good video man, I work at a HONDA dealership, I have a 98 ford explorer so I will be definitely doing this to my wheel hub bearings.
Great video! Detailed and good camera angles. Loved the music in the background too! Thanks!
Brian, in addition to the great how-to information, your production quality is excellent. Many UA-cam videos are hard to understand the audio and hard to follow the video. Great Job!
Excellent video,surfing the internet trying to troubleshoot a grinding noise in a 2006 Ford Explorer. Great step by step instructions and removal tips. thanks Bill F
Hey thank you for answering so quickly, your advice and video helped a lot in getting my exploder back on the road! Thanks again!
Todd Nice Good to hear!
thank you. that sounds like a lot of work! that is why auto shops charge so much. lets all of us give them the respect they deserve.
Great video! I already did this about 3 years ago but I see a couple shortcuts for the next time. (I'm sure I'll have a next time because I didn't use a Timken replacement bearing) I disassembled the brake caliper not realizing I could have just removed the entire assembly.
Yes there will likely be a next time on these trucks. I have seen aftermarket bearings last 5k miles, the company warrantied it but who want's to install a new bearing every 5k so we only use Ford and have never had a problem with them.
Thank you for your help! I’m doing mine tomorrow and I subscribed a while back, I hope people know that they are getting the quality work you do on their Fords! Thanks again!
Another great video. I am really enjoying all of the videos you have been posting recently. Please make as many as you can! As an owner of a 2006 Mark LT I love all of the tips and tricks you are showing to get these jobs done!
Good to hear!
Nice detailed and thorough video, should help immensely .
Best hub change video I have watched. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thanks for this video. It's going to make doing my parent 06 Explorer front bearing job a breeze. Keep making all your videos like this.
Damn shame every garage doesn't have one or two like you.
Great tips on proper method to break loose the rotor and hub, one thing, for those at home with hand wrench only, it might be better to break loose the axle nut with the wheel on ground. Good job!!
Very informative instructions. I pulled mine from my 2004 Explorer in no time at all. Great video too. I rate this one at 100% AAA +++ ! ! ! THANKS!
I'm not a mechanic but watching your video I've learned a lot and has save me lots money i feel like I'm a FordTechMakuloco student ...LOL. I have a 2002 ford explorer V8 XLT I been slowly doing some custom work to it,in three years I got my rear wheel hub assembly done twice at a mechanic shop i order the rear assembly from Timken i would like to put them on my self any video that you recommend or suggestions ?
That is the idea, people tell me I should go teach. It would be best to pull off the knuckle assy with bearing like we do then bring the knuckle in to the Ford Dealer to have them press it out. We have a special adapter we use otherwise it is a real pain. A press is a must. That is one my most requested videos and as soon as I get one in I will shoot it.
FordTechMakuloco thx that sound like a plan
FordTechMakuloco.
Thanks for the video - this helped a lot. Just finished replacing the hubs on a 2010 Explorer with 69k miles. Getting the hub off required a sledge hammer ;-) but other than that the job was smooth. The annoying whine and vibration I could feel in the steering wheel is now completely gone. I used Timken hubs and am hoping this is a job I don't have to do again. Thanks again for the great video.
GREAT VIDEO!!! By the the best and most informative repair video I have seen on the internet! It covered 100% of everything I needed to know. Thank you also so the sizes of sockets and such! Keep up the great videos my friend!
For a 2004 Lincoln Aviator AWD my axle not size was a 30 MM hope this helps
I agree with the others. This is a GREAT video, thanks for making it. My sons 07 Explorer AWD has a noise in the front when turning right (appears to be coming from the left side not 100% sure tho) It has 148,000 miles. It had the right front bearing replaced around 15,000 miles ago. It had a complete front differential rebuild at 100,000 miles. Bearings, seals plus the ring & pinion. I checked for play in the front hubs as your video suggests, however both sides are tight and there doesn't seem to be any roughness in the bearing as I rotate the tires. With the price of the hub assembly I wanted to get your opinion before I bought the left front bearing.
Everyone should make videos like you, fantastic job!
Another good one Brian, still working on my '03 Explorer and this is the next thing to do... have an ABS and the roaring sounds (front and back).
Thanks for the great video. I replaced diff and transfer case fluids first as they needed doing anyway; replacing the bearing this weekend hoping to stop the noise.
Great video I have this job to do on wife’s 03 soon waiting on brake parts and some tools to come.
Very helpful and clear, right down to the torque specs! Also love the Christian music in the background! God Bless
Thank you for taking the time to post this video! I feel confident I can handle the front hubs on my 2005 Explorer 4x4 thanks to the attention to detail in your video. I'd love to see a video of the rear hubs done. I believe I have one hub on each end that needs to be replaced, so I may as well do all 4. Do you recommend Motorcraft parts? If so, I'll swing by my local Ford dealer and grab them. For something as important as the wheel hubs, spending extra for OEM may not be a bad call.
Definitely get the Ford stuff for all four wheels. I do have a rear bearing video coming out and I do show the pressing but the video may only be useful to instruct how to get it out as the press tools are special tools.
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Great video!
I followed all the steps and replaced the hub..
Noise was still there so I returned the hub and the parts guy was good enough to give me another one …
Installed it and still had the noise when driving.. when sitting it spins smoothly and has just a slight noise from the brake pads … ISO I replaced the cv axel …lol…noise is still there!…. Also checked the fluid level in the front differential….any ideas would be great !
The best I've seen this far. Good narrative and photography. My 2002 Ford XLT 4 X 4 has growling in front and back. When underway the front changes with steering. When traveling slow, backing and turning I get chatter. What should I anticipate paying to have all four wheel bearings replaced?
The rears are labor intensive but the bearing is like $50 I would say close to $300 per corner.
Great video tutorial! What would one expect to pay at a repair shop for this repair (total cost of parts + labor)?
Absolute best video on the internet.
Hi ok or
Thanks again. My cruise control is finally working after replacing my new hub.
This is the best Hub & Bearing repair video on UA-cam. Period. Unbeatable quality! Thank you Sir!
Question> What is the brand & model number of the torque wrench you used in this video? I found it comes with a flex head. Thank you
Yes it came out well for sure. The brand torque wrench is Matco not sure on the model but it is a 1/2" 25-250 ft lb flex head wrench. I am sure there is a new version of it by now.
FordTechMakuloco They are great and $355 from the truck
Steven McGhee Luckily I was in Tech school when I got mine so it was $250 new, and yes it is a great reliable torque wrench.
Great video. Finally a video where you have to pound/scrape and sand. I noticed the F250 has blue thread lock on pretty much everything around the brakes. Is this normal/factory?
On brakes Ford only puts Loctite on the caliper bracket bolts from the factory and that is for all models and years from my experience.
Ford technicality, ur awesome, more plz, all varieties, ur efficient
Rear wheel bearing replacement on d Ford ranger 2005 model
Thanx for the vid, it really helped me to replace them on my own explorer. Keep them coming!
You are fantastic man, all the information I needed in a timely manner and great advice.
Your vids are awesome! You taught me so much! now I can do my own!
You the Man. Thanks for the instruction, putting mine on next week. I bought Moog and resisted buying the China Bearings.
Yo man thanks for this bearing replacement video, well done... very informative. I have the front end growl so a BJ (bearing job) is in my future. I'm gona give it a go. You made it look pretty easy, thanks!
Excellent video. I needed a refresher for awd ford's and this did the trick.
Good to hear.
excellent video, this was very helpful to me teaching my son step by step.
very well done up video on a hub bearing. love the flat rate technique of removing the whole brake in shot. time saving and smarter. good job
Yep removing it together is always a good idea if you are not doing anything with the brake systems
BEAT IT OFF!!! I ALMOST DIED!!! I'm sure mentioned multiple times but cant help it.
If you had a hammer as big as mine.... lol
Almost 5 yrs later and you may have saved my bacon! :) If not, that on me. But, if I ever had a reason to get that impact wrench. BAM!
great video very helpful just finished driver and passenger side no sweat..... maybe a little but it works fine and abs light and grinding are gone THANX!!!!!
I really like how you do ur job and know what you doing
I had a front wheel bearing go out on my 05 Explorer. when this happened the the electronic 4 wheel drive kept engaging and disengaging at low speed. I had it towed home. It went to my mechanic who could not figure out when the problem was and he advised to to take it to Rear End specialties in Santa Clara, Ca. Rear End Specialties said it was the front wheel bearing and said it should go to Santa Clara Truck wreckers down the street. it was fixed later that day by Santa Clara Truck Wreckers
If your 4x4 can atomically engage and disengage and it does it a lot at low speed. it could be your front wheel bearing. Don't get used wheel bearing.
Meaning the light for 4wd came on?
Awesome video. I love the start to finish of this video. Not my Ford Edge 2013, but I feel it would be close to the same. I learned lots. Thanks.
Awesome video brother!! Providing torque specs was definitely a Huge help... It's so hard to find a reliable source for those considering all the parts stores around me only sell Hayne's books... Thank you for the specs and the great video!!
Thanks!
A useful tip : instead of beating the shit out of the old hub to remove it . Put the wheel back on, finger tight 2 lug nuts . Now use the wheel as a tugger to make pulling the old hub flange from the bore simple . Once the hub is free from the bore , remove wheel 👍
Nah these come out in a few hits, it's the way all techs have been removing these for decades why change?
FordTechMakuloco
Yup , both ways work . Whatever it takes . I'm helping my neighbor replace one in rain as we speak :(
Thanks for posting the torque specs 👍
Just watched your video (maybe 7 times now) as I had the passenger side hub go bad on my 2008 ranger fx4. Absolutely excellent video; I'm sure I can do the work after watching this (I do regularly work on my vehicles, but the haynes manual is so very, very awful that it's really worse than having nothing...)
One question - what is the brand/model of your torque wrench?
Great video. I am actually going to replace my last wheel bearing, drivers side. I replaced the other three. My 02 explorer has 215k. I have a limited 4x4.
Excellent video instructions! Now I will tackle my Sport Trac hub. Thanks
Great video. Very detailed and informative. Have an 06 Aviator with an ABS light. Had a shop do the work because something had to be programmed due to a part being changed. Could you reference when this is required in a future video?
Thanks sir!! Job well done!!! Ready to tackle my own!!! Love the shop music too!!!
Great vid. But keep in mind , most people don’t have air wrenches . You should probably explain how to do it on the ground with a breaker bar . Other than that, it was really informative
Thanks for the details man love it you make us learn easy and efficiently great work
Wonderful video. Be sure to tighten everything according to spec. I am frustrated an ABS code can really mean hub assembly has to be changed. The way I tell is turning the wheel slightly left or right or entering into a turn. The growl becomes more pronounced. That is a sign the hub assembly is shot.
Sure is a good way to test on road.