Rear wheel bearings

[jetfreak0]

I have a,1996 MKV111 LSC.I was driving home last night.I felt the rear end start to wiggle.To dark to pull over and check on highway.This morning took off back left tire.Noticed rotor scored and rotor loose.Can I replace these bearings my self with common tools or does this need special tools to do.
Thanks in advance for all responces.

 

[SATURN5]

Need to press them in/out.

A scored rotor could be a frozen caliper. Did you put the lug nuts back on before checking the rotor for play? Because it floats on the studs without a wheel/lugs.

 

[Sapperfire]

Get both back wheels off the ground, trans in N, spin back wheels by hand, grab wheel at 6 and 12 and try to wiggle in and out...there should be NO play.

Having a shop press a bearing will run you about $50-$60, just take your spindle and have your already purchased bearing installed.

I already called Advance Auto, walk-in price on the bearing is $29.99

 

[NetKeym]

Rear Bearing Replacement Procedure

NOTE: There are two approved methods for removing the hub from the rear wheel bearing. Both methods are outlined.

Removal:
.1. Remove rear wheel knuckle and rear hub from vehicle as outlined.
.2. Place rear wheel knuckle and rear hub assembly in a vise.

Method One:

A. Position 3-Jaw Puller and Step Plate or equivalent, on the rear wheel knuckle and press out the rear hub from the rear wheel knuckle.
Method Two:

A. Position Rear Hub Remover between the rear wheel knuckle and the rear wheel disc brake shield.
B. Assemble Hub Remover/Replacer and Step Plate or equivalent.
C. With forcing nut below the crossbar, hold forcing screw and turn forcing nut to remove hub.
.3. Remove the rear wheel disc brake shield.
.4. Remove bearing retainer snap ring.
.5. Place rear wheel knuckle and rear wheel bearing on a press bed using Hub Support and Bearing Remover, and press wheel bearing out of rear wheel knuckle.
Installation

1. Place rear wheel knuckle assembly on press bed and position rear wheel bearing in the bearing bore of the rear wheel knuckle.

2. Using Bearing Installer press the wheel bearing into the rear wheel knuckle.
3. Install bearing retainer snap ring.
4. Position the rear wheel disc brake shield on the rear wheel knuckle. Install four retaining bolts and tighten to 30-50 Nm (32-37 lb ft).
NOTE: Wheel bearing must be supported or damage will result.

5. Place rear wheel knuckle on the Hub Support and position on press bed plate.

6. Position rear hub on front wheel bearing and using Hub Installer/Bearing Remover, press hub into bearing.

7. Prior to hub/bearing/knuckle installation replace bearing dust seal on the outboard halfshaft with new rear brake dust seal.

8. Install new rear brake dust seal, ensuring seal flange faces outboard toward bearing. Use Drive Tube and Bearing Dust Seal Installer.
9. Install rear hub and rear wheel knuckle on vehicle as outlined.

 

[chris2523]

nice pictures.
i tried a puller, and after about 2 seconds ditched it and went to my press. a little heat and some pb blaster along with some carefully stacked wood supports, everything popped apart nicely and then right back together.

 

[DLF]

There are several methods shown in the thread. I posted several pics on page 2.

http://www.lincolnsofdistinction.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=30949

 

[jetfreak0]

I just want to thank all off you who answered my post.

 

[jetfreak0]

I have tools to take knuckle off.Where would I bring to have this done.Local Lincoln Mercury dealer,Pepboys,or do most garages know how to do this.

 

[DLF]

I have tools to take knuckle off.Where would I bring to have this done.Local Lincoln Mercury dealer,Pepboys,or do most garages know how to do this.

Well, that's the issue, as many shops don't correctly support the inner bearing race when replacing the hub, as I pointed out in the thread that I linked. You can tell when it's been done improperly as the hub will wiggle a bit after it's been installed.

I sure wouldn't go to Pep Boys. You need to find a shop that's willing to back their work with a guarantee.

If you were closer, I could do it for you.

 

[jetfreak0]

Thank you for the offer.