Front wheel bearings replacement

[rinokid]

Hello, I have a 1988 XLT that I believe the front wheel bearings are about to go out. I need to get them replaced, obviously, but I can't afford to take it to a shop. Is there anyone/anything who can give me some instruction on how to do this without messing it up. I greatly appreciate it, I would like to return this Bronco to it glory, I have nicknamed it "The Beast" and my nephew has called it the "Monster Car".

 

[Bully Bob]

Hi Kid.., welcome...!

1st try typing in "front wheel bearings" in the top right on the home page & see what comes up.

Wheel bearings would be your "best case scenario" (& quiet easy)

Ea. wheel has; hub (Auto/manual), wheel bearings, spindle, spindle bearing, U-joints, & a few seals. Again all easy to do.

A $19 Haynes manual would be a good start.

I just did mine "complete" ... i.e. pulled the axle shafts & repl. U-joints, & most everything in-between.

For just the wheel bearings....just lay parts on a large clean cloth in the order they came off/out. Install in that same reverse order.

 

[rinokid]

Hi Kid.., welcome...!

1st try typing in "front wheel bearings" in the top right on the home page & see what comes up.

Wheel bearings would be your "best case scenario" (& quiet easy)

Ea. wheel has; hub (Auto/manual), wheel bearings, spindle, spindle bearing, U-joints, & a few seals. Again all easy to do.

A $19 Haynes manual would be a good start.

I just did mine "complete" ... i.e. pulled the axle shafts & repl. U-joints, & most everything in-between.

For just the wheel bearings....just lay parts on a large clean cloth in the order they came off/out. Install in that same reverse order.

Hey Thanks, I appreciate the info.