Spent hours trying to find a front wheel bearing hub assembly but they don’t sell them anymore for a Kia sportage 2007 in the uk, however they do the bearing & the hub cheap, I didn’t think I could do it as I haven’t a press, now I see I can get a press kit kit to do the job, thank you !

@richardspaulding5035

Жыл бұрын

glad I was of help.

@tacitusbadwing8299

7 ай бұрын

Same here, 2003 Toyota Camry. This was a huge help thank you

Thanks Richard. Like true craftsmen, you make this look easy. I did both front bearings on my wife's '06 Toyota Solara a few years back. Even though I had both the bearing press kit and an air-impact, it still a beast of a job. A fine gentleman at "Hardly Moving Productions" has a video about using portable hydraulic press, which cuts the pressing time down dramatically. I might consider that way next time. Kind regards, Terry

@richardspaulding5035

Жыл бұрын

I have a 25-ton hydraulic press I purchased recently. I will give that a try next time I do one of these jobs. I will still use the adaptors in the kit, I will simply be substituting the jack screw for the press. If and when I will post another video. Thanks for watching

@terryzak1742

Жыл бұрын

@@richardspaulding5035 Yes, exactly, would still need the adaptor kit. Hope you have a good week Richard.

@richardspaulding5035

Жыл бұрын

@@terryzak1742 you as well

You know why is popular? Because you explain and show well what your doing..thanks pal😊

@richardspaulding5035

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, Andrew. Sorry I did not reply sooner as somehow my notifications got accidently turned off.

Thank you for this highly detailed video. You explained so much detail, the how and the why was spot on. All the commentary is relevant and helpful, no added nonsense. Cheers!

@richardspaulding5035

Жыл бұрын

Sorry I took so long to reply. Thanks for the very kind words. I am glad you noticed the no-nonsense approach to my videos. I hate these guys who add music, try to be cute or funny and mug for the camera. People who watch these type videos are looking for information, not entertainment. By all means don't be a stranger.

Thank you Richard, I am about to do this myself for the first time using this exact method and tools so I am very grateful to see such a straightforward explanation, especially having the mention of not using an powered impact driver, I was uncertain about that exact point so the explanation on that was extremely helpful to me. Now I just need to wait for the weather to improve here on Islay so I can get the Knuckle off. Thanks again. Iain

@richardspaulding5035

Жыл бұрын

By all means let me know how the job turns out.

@deanrss1

Жыл бұрын

No ball joint press for that

i love a good simple and to the point diy video. i'll be looking in from time to time to see what else you have going on and again thank you for the video.

@richardspaulding5035

26 күн бұрын

I hate these guys who play music, think they are funny, and keep sticking their faces in the camera. I like a no-nonsense approach.

Thanks, Rick. I didn’t even know a kit was available.

@richardspaulding5035

8 ай бұрын

Most things since the pandemic have doubled in price. This kit however has not, I originally purchased mine 4 years ago for a little over $100. Last time I looked the kit was about $60 on eBay.

This man is a true blue friend. He is right all the way around. 😊

@richardspaulding5035

5 ай бұрын

thanks LOL

Beautiful well instructed,sir. Thank you .

@richardspaulding5035

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, I was responsible for training a lot of the young people in my shop before I retired. I am well familiar with giving instructions. It is funny as the young people in my shop dearly loved to poke fun at me (the old man) but when they wanted to know how to do something I was the one they came to see.

Long video but definitely worth the watch, informative for sure

@richardspaulding5035

5 ай бұрын

LOL thanks, I have as many complaints that my videos are too long as I do that, I cut too much stuff out to make them shorter.

You're not old. You're well developed.

@richardspaulding5035

5 ай бұрын

In my stomach anyway

Like Richard points out, we dont all have machine shops nearby to do this. I like how Richard shows us how to do this job off the car in your shop. Its a piece of cake to remove that knuckle and you wont be bending down fighting with it while its on the car.

@richardspaulding5035

3 ай бұрын

thanks again

@mg8718

3 ай бұрын

Sure thing.@@richardspaulding5035

On some vehicles, the 2 strut bolts are used to adjust your front end alignment

@richardspaulding5035

11 ай бұрын

Thanks

Damn good school is never out for the professional keep up the good work.

@richardspaulding5035

Жыл бұрын

thanks for the kind words

Thank you, really helpful video.

@richardspaulding5035

7 күн бұрын

The videos I have posted on this kit have been by far my most popular. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching.

Well explained.

@richardspaulding5035

Жыл бұрын

thanks for the kind words, Look forward to hearing from you again.

Happy Easter Richard.

@richardspaulding5035

3 ай бұрын

you as well

great video thanks doing this today with the same kit

@richardspaulding5035

4 ай бұрын

Good luck, i just want to mention I did the job on the bench, it is not necessary to remove the steering knuckle from the car. The bearing can be installed with the knuckle still in the vehicle.

I use the jack screw from my hub grappler. I also use a .750 (3/4") id thrust bearing instead of washers

@richardspaulding5035

11 ай бұрын

Great idea

How’s it going sir, what lube do you use to keep the threaded bolt lubricated ?

@richardspaulding5035

10 ай бұрын

You can use just about any lubricant.

Very clear intro thank u

@richardspaulding5035

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. This has been one of my most popular videos.

Thank you 🌹

@richardspaulding5035

Ай бұрын

I am very sorry I have taken so long to reply as i spent some time in the hospital this past week. Thanks for watching my channel and I hope the video was helpful.

Also a good time for new dust shields

@richardspaulding5035

7 ай бұрын

As always thanks

Ive seen the hub pressed out before using the same type of kit. This is an easy way but pressing the hub out allows for the clip removal both sides and a clean bearing press.

@richardspaulding5035

19 күн бұрын

I do not understand your point/ The kit is not capable of pressing the hub out. You need a shop press for that. I don't know what kind of car you are referring to but the one in the video has only one clip to remove???

Does the kit work on 4x4 trucks like the Ford Ranger, or it's for small vehicles?

@richardspaulding5035

2 ай бұрын

Not for trucks, mostly small front wheel drive vehicles. Most trucks have sealed bolt on hubs. Thanks for the question.

What size of the socket did you loosen the bearing with the hammer?

@richardspaulding5035

Жыл бұрын

It was an 11/8 socket I used with a hammer to separate the hub from the bearing.

Im 57 now and im doing this on my little Honda Fit. I replaced the lower control arm and tie rod as well as the bearing.

@richardspaulding5035

3 ай бұрын

I am very sorry I have taken so long to reply. By all means if you need those parts, good time to do it.

ive just bought this tool and watched a few videos.one inparticular the guy used a dewalt impat wrench and stripped the bolt.do you advise using only a wrench? Great video by the way.

@richardspaulding5035

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I think I mentioned that in the video. keep the jack screw lubricated and only turn it with a hand tools such as a ratchet or wrench. I have had a number of complaints about the jack screw getting stripped and in each case, they have admitted using a power tool. I have used this tool numerous times with hand tools only and have never stripped the jackscrew. Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching.

@normancassin6416

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for the quick reply. I will hide my impact wrench! 👍

@richardspaulding5035

Жыл бұрын

@@normancassin6416 Although my channel is growing it is still small enough that I can try to reply to all my comments.

@tg8150

10 ай бұрын

How would using an impact put more stress on the bolt than using your hand? It still demands the same force to push it in/out? Sounds like bs to me. There are plenty of videos showing an impact being used. It saves hours of time and stress on your body.

@richardspaulding5035

10 ай бұрын

@@tg8150 Evidently you have no understanding of velocity.

Hi again, im thinking i like your method better than doing this job with the knuckle still on the car. Im also seeing a bearing tool kit that uses a horseshoe type set up that works like magic. Have you seen it? I would have to watch it again but i think that horseshoe set up will pull that hub out in a jiffy.

@richardspaulding5035

3 ай бұрын

I have not seen that tool, but I will see if I can get information on it, thanks

What size socket and wrench did you use

@richardspaulding5035

Жыл бұрын

I am very sorry I have taken so long to reply. The socket was 1-1/4 inch, and the wrench was 1-1/8 inch. I used a long handled 1/2-inch drive ratchet. Do not use a power tool to turn it and keep the jack screw lubricated.

Hi, do you think the kit will work trying to extract and replace the bearing in a motorhome , Fiat Ducato 244, 18Q, 2.8 jtd ,year 2005. Will it have enough strength? The external diameter bearing is 90 mm. The inside diameter is 55mm. It has 60 mm long.

@richardspaulding5035

Жыл бұрын

I don't think so, but I have never tried it on one of those. The kit is designed for passenger cars and light trucks.

@Vitimk12

Жыл бұрын

@@richardspaulding5035 But, has it at least for 90 mm external diameter bearing a piece that fits so you can try to push?

@richardspaulding5035

Жыл бұрын

@@Vitimk12 Yes it has the correct size adaptors, my concern is will the jackscrew hold up. A number of my viewers have complained they had stripped the jackscrew. If you want to try using it keep the jackscrew well lubricated and do not use a power tool to turn it. Use a long-handled ratchet like I did in the video. You don't have a lot to lose as you can buy the kit for about $70 and if it works you will save hundreds. keep in touch

@Vitimk12

Жыл бұрын

@@richardspaulding5035 Thanks a lot for the info...

You can probably find a much stronger replacement jack screw through a firm such as McMaster & Carr.

@richardspaulding5035

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. So far mine has held up ok. Being that I am now retired it is only used occasionally these days. I always make sure it is well lubricated and I only crank it by hand with an ordinary ratchet.

Bro I I could give you more than a like it is due! You’re the man 🎉❤

@richardspaulding5035

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kindness. These videos on the bearing press kit have been by far my most popular videos.

My outer snap ring came out nicely but it also stayed out I forgot to put it back in

@richardspaulding5035

Ай бұрын

I have done worse things. I think you need to pull it all apart and start over. You will most likely have to buy another bearing. You can't take a chance of the hub popping off with the wheel sometime down the road.

Based upon his accent, I can conclude that this is a rust belt vehicle.

@richardspaulding5035

13 күн бұрын

LOL, very much so. I am about 50 miles southeast of Boston near Cape Cod. I picked up the accent from a little of both places. Right now, I have a rust belt Honda in the shop, it has been a nightmare so far. Enjoyed the conversation, by all means don't be a stranger.

do you have a link for this?

@richardspaulding5035

9 ай бұрын

Just go to eBay, in the search window type in (front wheel bearing press kit) dozens of them will pop up. Most are under $60 free shipping

he kits at the parts stores are heavy duty that will take the force of an impact gun.

@richardspaulding5035

13 күн бұрын

I am sure there are kits available that are heavy duty. However, the kit used in the video is not. The kit in the video only goes for about $60 on Ebay. I have had numerous complaints from people who have stripped the jackscrew while using a power tool, In the video I cranked it by hand as you may have noticed.

Can i use these to remove control arm bushing?

@richardspaulding5035

Жыл бұрын

I don't think so, but it would not hurt to try. Let me know if it works.

@adrianmack3

Жыл бұрын

There are bushing press tools available with a similar price point on amazon. I tested the one i just bought by pressing out my control arm bushings from my jetta, was easy. No power tools (threads won't handle it) and lubricate the threads.

Which shop can I buy it

@richardspaulding5035

2 ай бұрын

They are available on eBay for less than $60. Just type in wheel bearing press kit in the search window and dozens will pop up, most with free shipping.

I have seen some videos where an oxyacetylene torch was used to heat it until it falls off

@richardspaulding5035

10 күн бұрын

I have been sliding the race off with an air hammer since the 1970s. I understand they have a special tool for that now, but I am an old dog. I have never considered using a torch, but I am going to try to find one of those videos out of curiosity.

Great video thanks for sharing I’ll be picking one of these up

@richardspaulding5035

7 ай бұрын

One of the few items that have gone down in price. I paid more than $100 for mine

@c.torino2479

7 ай бұрын

@@richardspaulding5035 from what I found online kit goes for bout 100 bucks seems worth it and easy then messing around with press dies

I have a 5 1/2 heavy vise mounted on my work table and i have blocks of wood and a few other clamps. Im sure i could make this work they way Richard is doing it. Last week i had a local shop do the bearing for me but those guys wont be around forever. A bad wheel bearing will leave you in bad shape. I think im gonna spend the 300.00 and buy that new bearing install kit with the new hub remover tool added. It will last for ever and lets face it, front wheel drive cars always need a wheel bearing sooner or later.

@richardspaulding5035

3 ай бұрын

You are so right.

On that type of snap ring you can use an 8 inch pair of needle nose.

@richardspaulding5035

3 ай бұрын

I will try that next time

@andrewallen8764

2 ай бұрын

Snap ring plyers

a bearing separator?

@richardspaulding5035

11 ай бұрын

I am an old dog; I know there are such tools, however I learned to do it this way almost 50 years ago as a young mechanic in the 1970s.

Are you sure you pressed the new hub in far enough? @7:58 the old hub is close to the edge of the race. @29:08 the hub is a long way away from the previous one.

@richardspaulding5035

8 күн бұрын

I did the repair more than 5 years ago and as far as I know the car is still on the road so I must have done something right.

Also, i had to destroy the speed sensor to get it out and also had to drill that speed sensor hole out a little as it has plastic and rust really bad. I put the drill bit just barely in the chuck and used a sight angle. Got that hole cleaned out and put in a new speed sensor. This job is now complete. 2013 Honda Fit with 141k.

@richardspaulding5035

3 ай бұрын

I think I may have mentioned I used a torch in a similar situation and faced all kinds of negative comments lol.

@mg8718

3 ай бұрын

The speed sensor on the Honda is made of hard plastic and the hole it fits in gets filled with rust. Even when you break the sensor (after removing the 10 mm bolt) you will still have hard black plastic left in that hole. It must be drilled out. Even after you drill the remains of the plastic sensor out you will still need to open up that hole a little because that plastic tends to be fused to the walls of the hole. Again, you gotta get all that old plastic and rust out of that hole. Select the proper size drill bit.@@richardspaulding5035

@mg8718

3 ай бұрын

You can use a torch to melt that old plastic sensor out of the hole but you will still need a drill bit to get that hole clean.

@richardspaulding5035

3 ай бұрын

@@mg8718 Sorry I did not explain that well. The part I torched was made of metal in the car I was referring to. The negative comments were about changing the properties of the steering knuckle by heating it.

@mg8718

3 ай бұрын

I dont think your gonna do any harm to that steering knuckle with a little heat.@@richardspaulding5035

There is a Mexican guy a few doors down. He is a mechanic, but old school. He always takes the knuckle off. But, he knows his s#$t. I need to do my fronts on a 2013 CRV. I will get the kit from autozone and give it a try. If I am unsuccessful I will let my Mexican friend do it. I have done many hub assemblies. Just bolt them on.

@richardspaulding5035

10 күн бұрын

Honda is a nice vehicle; they look good, ride nice, and are very quiet. But do they ever suck to work on! I have an Accord in the shop as I am writing this reply. My nephew had it towed in with a broken drive axle earlier this week. He gave up on it after the first day and has not been back. Now I have got to finish it unless I want it as a permanent onement in my shop.

Honda FIT 2013 Update, New wheel bearing (Timken) ( i used a brand new hub with studs already installled) (21.00). new lower control arm by Mevotech, (includes bushings and ball joint) new outer tie rod end, new CV axle by GSP. New brake caliper. All parts from Rock Auto. The CV axle was 1 inch shorter than the OEB but fit perfect. No alignment needed. This job is complete.

@richardspaulding5035

3 ай бұрын

Great job.

@mg8718

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Richard. I just need to buy a nice creeper because im 57 now and crawling under the car on that asphalt almost killed me.@@richardspaulding5035

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@richardspaulding5035

3 ай бұрын

I will pick some up

That white grease is no good. I would hose it out and fill it with Mobil 1 Synthetic grease. Most of these bearings are sealed. And on some the seal has a magnet encoder on it and you dont want to remove that.

@richardspaulding5035

3 ай бұрын

Muchly appreciated as always, by all means don't be a stranger. I look forward to your inputs.

The object of the kit is to eliminate the need to remove the knuckle from the vehicle.

@richardspaulding5035

13 күн бұрын

Yes, the kit can be used in the vehicle, I believe I mentioned this in the video. I had the knuckle out only for visual clarity. Furthermore, if one does not have access to a bench vice, using the kit while the knuckle is still in the vehicle is the only way to go.

Sounds like you're from Boston!

@richardspaulding5035

9 ай бұрын

LOL, 50 miles to the southeast between Boston and Cape Cod. One side of the family is from Boston the other side is from Cape Cod, I picked up some of both accents.

@pablogaviria9265

5 ай бұрын

In Boston , NO ONE Pronounces the letter “ R “

Yes i know guys and many shops will only do the wheel bearing while with the knuckle on the car. Mysleft, i prefer to do the wheel bearing on the work bench.

@richardspaulding5035

3 ай бұрын

Agreed, you have to knock the ball joint out anyway. After that removing the knuckle is easy

If I have to buy complete hub bearing than is no need to watch ur video!

@richardspaulding5035

3 ай бұрын

There are some vehicles that the bearing and hub are preassembled and just bolt on. One such vehicle I worked on recently was a 2016 Nissan Rouge. That bearing was a bolt on, very easy. The point I was trying to make in the video (evidently not well enough) is that on a press in type bearing the inner race gets stuck on the old hub. If one does not have the means to remove it, then just replace the hub. In the video you saw me drive the old race off the hub with an air hammer. In any event, even if you decide to get a new hub you still need the kit to press the bearing and hub back in. Unless of course your car has a bolt on hub as mentioned above. In that instance you do not need the kit at all. Thanks for the comment as it gave me a chance to clear that up.

Whit this kit you no need take off buckle from car

@richardspaulding5035

6 ай бұрын

You are correct. Thanks for pointing that out for the viewers. It is something I should have mentioned in the video. The reason I removed the knuckle is because the video was to be only about using the kit. Demonstrating its use on the bench was for visual clarity. However, if there is no access to a bench or vise then using it on the vehicle is the best option.

I ordered a new hub with my new bearing. It was like 20 bucks.

@richardspaulding5035

3 ай бұрын

not a bad idea to order both

We should be able to buy pre loaded knuckles. Bearing and hubs. Easy.

@richardspaulding5035

17 күн бұрын

Yes, they are available for some vehicles

I dont have air tools anymore but if i do this job someday i will just use a new hub. They only cost about 25.00 bucks,

@richardspaulding5035

3 ай бұрын

I mentioned just that in one of my follow up videos. replacing the hub is not a bad idea.

@mg8718

3 ай бұрын

You can re-use the hub. You seem to to a good job with saving the hub. I only got a new hub because all my studs were sheered off and the new hub was only 21.00 bucks. You might have to do this job without a new hub! Good job Richard. Your video is very helpful. Wheel bearings will leave you stranded!@@richardspaulding5035

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@richardspaulding5035

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, I just subscribed to your channel.

No is cheap made thats why the threads after couple times they were out

@richardspaulding5035

2 ай бұрын

The kit is not for everyday use as in a repair shop, I have had my kit for several years using it only occasionally. I have had over one million views and thousands of comments from the 3 videos I have produced on that kit. The main reason the jack screw fails is because they do not lubricate it and use power tools to crank it. If used only occasionally keeping the screw lubricated turning it only by hand with a ratchet it will last many years as has mine.

@spiridondimaris465

2 ай бұрын

@@richardspaulding5035 the thing is I had it 2 times I use it and the threats went bad I had to go fix one coast me more then then the hole tool kit nothing wrong with the rest of it only the bolt with the nut is the problem the rest is good

@spiridondimaris465

2 ай бұрын

@@richardspaulding5035 don't make scents is not every day use.You by something to use it?

@richardspaulding5035

2 ай бұрын

@@spiridondimaris465 Give me a break! You know what am talking about. A device that sells for under $100 dollars is absolutely not designed for a professional auto shop. It is made for the DYI guy for USE AT HOME where it might be used 2 or 3 times a year if that. Please be honest, when you stripped that jack screw you were using an air impact gun, am I correct?

@spiridondimaris465

2 ай бұрын

@@richardspaulding5035 if course some times you need Jack hummer to get it out in less y you have plenty time in your hands and feel like playing all day I want to get it done soon is possible so I can't do the next 👍

😂ratchet my Audi 80 quattro bearing laughed at exactly same kit using a 30" breaker bar with extention the threads died before the bearing came out !!! Lubricated or not cheap Chinese Steel !!!

@richardspaulding5035

9 ай бұрын

No question the kit is not for everyday use such as a repair shop. However, I have used mine on numerous occasions without difficulty. I would love to have been there to see what and how. If you had to force it with a breaker bar something was not quite right. As you saw in the video, I used an ordinary flex head ratchet. I have never used nothing but a ratchet with the kit.

@burtflak9409

8 ай бұрын

My threads rounded out and failed, stripped. I used my torque power wrench too. I use all the other stuff with a press I bought, 12 ton harbour freight.

@richardspaulding5035

8 ай бұрын

@@burtflak9409 I don't know what you guys are doing. I have used mine on numerous occasions. Never with any sort of power or toque wrench, only with an ordinary hand ratchet. Never had a problem with the jack screw, still looks as good as the day I purchased it.

@giantgeoff

7 ай бұрын

You can replace one of much better quality from McMaster & Carr the rest of my kit seems like it will outlive me

@richardspaulding5035

7 ай бұрын

No question the kit is inexpensive. I guess we get what we pay for. So far I have been lucky with mine.

wtf get on with it already,6 minutes in im already putting my shit back to gether

@richardspaulding5035

5 ай бұрын

I am very happy for you.

@WICKEDWYATTog

4 ай бұрын

We are so proud of our little angel❤

@richardspaulding5035

4 ай бұрын

@@WICKEDWYATTog Very happy for you

I used this today and u have the cup at the wrong end . And u can also do it while it's still on the car.

@richardspaulding5035

Жыл бұрын

Friend, it is too bad you did not watch the video as I addressed the issue of using the kit on the car in the opening. Furthermore, I absolutely did not have the cup on the wrong end. If you reverse the way I demonstrated the kit the lip inside the knuckle would prevent the bearings removal. I have had more than 1 million views on the use of this kit. Not a single viewer other than yourself has suggested I did anything wrong.

Talknative

@richardspaulding5035

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I think

I put the snap ring in before i put the bearing in and press up to the snap ring that way you can't go wrong!

@richardspaulding5035

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing that.