changing hub assembly bearrings?

Question

could anybody please explain if you know how to change the hub assembly or bearings on a 96 dodge stratus 4 cylinder 2.0 liter vehicle?

Answer 1

This model uses a hub and bearing assembly, which is a fairly easy and straight-forward replacement process. It uses a sealed bearing, so there is no worry about greasing the bearings (couldn't do it even if you wanted).

Remove the wheel,
remove the caliper (2 bolts hold it on),
remove the rotor,
then loosen the 3 bolts that hold the bearing assembly onto the spindle.

Installation is reverse order, but I don't know the torque specs for tightening the bolts, a call to your dealer may get an answer for these, but more likely to get an answer if you go there and buy the parts from them (about $135 for the hub and bearing assembly from the dealer) doesn't hurt to ask them for a discount, either worst they'll say is no. A repair manual from your local parts store will also give you the torque specs.

Answer 2

First, is it front or rear, also do you plan on replacing the bearing races also? Most bearing need to be 'pressed out', this requires a bearing press, large vise or other improvised tool. The job is not easy and unless you have the proper tools, place to work and a desire to get really greasy I would recommend taking it to a shop. I know having work done by shops are expensive, questionable and most don't have loaner cars, but picture this; you get everything taken apart and realize you haven't the ability or equipment, now how hard is it to get the mechanic to come to you. Excuse my pointing out all the negative aspects but I've been there, it is more costly than doing it right the first time, plus you don't have to deal with the 'nasties'.
best of luck.

Answer 3

first find out if it has ABS or not, if you have not worked on cars before i dunt recommend u tackle this as a do it urself

im about to do it on my 2000 neon, my bearings at the back are gone, all of them

so basically if its at the back
u jack the car up, take wheel off
remove dust cover off the center of the drum (assuming they are drum brakes) then, remove the drum itself, there should be a big nut behind the dust cap, take that off and the whole hub assembly comes off
then u can just replace the bearings, but theres a special way to do it

Answer 4

relies upon on the hub, no count if it quite is a front wheelchronic hub with a twin curler bearing then they are many times pre greased for existence if its a non driveshaft hub then the taper bearings choose grease if its a sturdy axle the bearings are lubricated with the help of the ep axle oil

Answer 5

You can do what those guys said or you can try and buy 2 new bearings which come grease already. because you're gonna need parts cleaner to cleaner your old bearings

Answer 6

I would suggest you get a CHILTONS manual at the auto supply or your library may have one. There is also a HAYNES book available. see which you prefer. Cheaper than doing the job wrong and much cheaper than a shop.