Who's done it?
What brand did you go with?
Where'd you buy from?
What'd you pay?
How big a job is it?
CHEAPEST I found was a PAIR on ebay for 132 shipped... but it leaves me wondering if they're junk or not.
Already replaced my rotors, I shoulda done this at the same time. Oh well.
Any words of wisdom?
Replacing wheel bearings for my 4wd
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I have a 2wd but I would think the only difference is the 4wd bearing has a splined hole for the axle shaft. I got a Timken bearing from RockAuto for about $130. It's been a year and no issues at all. I'd suggested going with a name brand. I've used bearings from Autozone that went bad after a year. It's a very easy job, same amount of work as replacing the rotors. I'd suggest spraying some penetrating oil on the bearings a couple days before you replace them to make the job go easier.
A dealership in Annapolis gave me an estimate of $600 per wheel, so I'll be doing them myself this weekend, actually. Based on the service book it looks very straightforward.
There are videos on YouTube on how to remove and repack the bearing on a Frontier. I'm thinking the best and safest fix is replacing the whole hub. The dealership sells them for $220 each; Advance sells them for $280 each (WTF?!?) and Courtesy has them for $180 (I think that's right).
I'll take some pictures.
There are videos on YouTube on how to remove and repack the bearing on a Frontier. I'm thinking the best and safest fix is replacing the whole hub. The dealership sells them for $220 each; Advance sells them for $280 each (WTF?!?) and Courtesy has them for $180 (I think that's right).
I'll take some pictures.
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oreogaborio
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Yeah I'm a firm believer in presoaking before, then coating with antiseize after.
Anyways... found these for $152 shipped for the pair with a lifetime warranty so I pulled the trigger. Anything I found for less only had a 30 day, 60 day or 1 year warranty.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350858502439?ss ... 1439.l2648
Anyways... found these for $152 shipped for the pair with a lifetime warranty so I pulled the trigger. Anything I found for less only had a 30 day, 60 day or 1 year warranty.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350858502439?ss ... 1439.l2648
I did a front wheel bearing on my 05. It was bloody easy. The hardest part of the job was disconnecting the ABS harness, that connector was so gunked up with dirt and mud and I didn't want to break it.
Here is my post on it:
http://www.thenissanpath.com/viewtopic.php?t=5465
Here is my post on it:
http://www.thenissanpath.com/viewtopic.php?t=5465
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oreogaborio
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oreogaborio
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oreogaborio
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Def not the only one
Nissan should have reversed the connector so that the male part was on the bottom. The way it's oriented all the dirt, grime & crap goes right down into it. Flip it around and grime can't fall down into it and jam it up.
Chances are I'll never have to disconnect them again but I'm probably gonna put a little electrical tape around the connector so that can't happen in the future.
Nissan should have reversed the connector so that the male part was on the bottom. The way it's oriented all the dirt, grime & crap goes right down into it. Flip it around and grime can't fall down into it and jam it up.
Chances are I'll never have to disconnect them again but I'm probably gonna put a little electrical tape around the connector so that can't happen in the future.
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