SLOVAK69 Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Has anyone out there done wheel bearings in thier pathfinder on thier own? Do you need any special tools? I have a 94 pathfinder with some play in the front end, thaught it was the lower ball joints, turns out its the wheel bearings. I have access to a fairly good shop, im just wondering if its worth my time to do it or not. Any comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLApathy Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 me and my dad do them all the time at his work if you mess up then its over, i would have a pro do it, its very precise, if the new bearing is off a little bit then its done, and you will need a press... wheel bearings i cant find pics of the wheel bearing press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 I hate doing wheel bearings.... :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 hey, actually pretty easy.diy... a bit of pita to get to the rear ones.. you may not have to change the races though... do it! that's how you learn... be patient. read related threads in the garage and here.. lot's of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 I agree with MZ. Best thing is to have someone 'experienced' guiding you. Manuals are useful also. Tools are just general automotive stuff until you get to the races. Local shops will press out old and press in new fairly cheap if you don't want to monkey with it. To me, for learning and relative simplicity, it's worth doing yourself and saving several $60/hr charges. Oh, snap ring pliers are definitely recommended ! B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 Pathy Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 My passenger's side has play also. I'm going to replace the bearing and the rear seal just to be on the safe side. Will also be replacing some bushings also. I'll be attempting this next week. I've used my Chilton manual when I replaced the half shaft and knock sensor. It comes in handy. Good luck SLOVAK69! Let us know how things go. I'm going to do a write up on the bushing replacement step by step and also the bearings and rear seal. I'm bad at getting the write ups done, but I will try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLApathy Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 all i can say is be carefull alot can go wrong, yes its easy but you got to have tools, yes snap piles are a must, its kinda fun with a press but you got to make sure the new bearing is lined up with the hole before and during pressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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