2010 Front Wheel Bearings

[Manfred]

Began noticing a slight grinding feel and noise from the front at 50 mph or more, when direction is changed.

How difficult is it to replace front wheel bearings on one these second generation Tracs?

 

[G Man]

Couldn't tell you as I've had my mechanic do the job, twice. Make sure you use the best bearings you can find, these trucks eat them up.

 

[Manfred]

Thanks. I've looked at the service manual and it's fairly straight forward, but I've read stories of serious problems removing the old hub/bearing assemblies.

 

[Manfred]

Local shop wants $750 to replace bearings on the front end. Think I will try it myself. What brand of bearings are best for the Trac? Should the bearing/hub assembly be replaced or just the bearings?

 

[Len Jorgenson]

I’ve not heard of anyone replacing bearings - replace the entire hub. I’m your average DIY’er and I’ve replaced several on my 2009 Adrenalin (probably 8 since my Trac was new). As G Man mentioned, these trucks eat them up. I’ve tried all different brands and have resorted to using the most expensive ones I can find.
My advice - get a “very” substantial hammer and chisel. Both hammer and chisel need to be big and heavy. Make sure your chisel has one of those rubber hand protectors on it. First time I did it without and I nearly broke my hand with a glancing blow. They will come off, but it takes a lot to get them moving.

 

[Manfred]

Pricing on Moog brand hub assemblies runs around $300 per wheel. If I spend $600 for parts, then I would be willing to pay $150 for labor.

 

[Len Jorgenson]

I suspect the shop quoting $750 is not using Moog. There are some pretty cheap hubs out there.

 

[Manfred]

One shop said they would use Durolast hub assemblies. Are these any good?

 

[Doug Kaye]

I guess your truck is AWD ?
For the RWD trucks the bearing replacement is simple and cheap, did it a couple years back after those symptoms. Replaced just the bearings with Timken, so far so good.

 

[Manfred]

My truck is RWD.

 

[Gimbree]

I need to add to Len’s statement. Used Moog. Removing the original units at 90k was rough. A lot of hammering and penetrating spray. However the second time around 50k later it was as easy as a break job.

 

[Gimbree]

I get all of my parts from Advance Auto. 20-25% coupons for online orders. 3year warranty on most parts. 2nd set of hubs were “free”.

 

[Len Jorgenson]

My bad, Manfred. I assumed you had AWD. Doug’s comments are much more applicable to the RWD.

 

[Manfred]

I'm leaning towards Motorcraft hub assemblies, installed by a local shop for $168.

 

[Todd Z]

Gen 2 uses the 4WD hub assembly.... On your 2wd if it takes more then 1.5 hours per side, it took too long.....

 

[Gimbree]

It really depends on where the vehicle is driven. In New England, salt and sand works great as a bonding agent for metal over the years. At 90k, Original 4wd fronts took about 2hrs each to be chiseled/banged off after being basted with penetrating spray overnight.

 

[Manfred]

This truck has been in Oklahoma and south Texas (the past 2 years). A wee bit of low speed sand/gravel (driveways), otherwise paved roads. No harsh winters that I know of. I may try to do this myself - our daily driver car looks to need front wheel bearings and, it being FWD, I don't think I want to tackle it.

 

[jetmech]

Timken reportedly makes one of the best bearings. I replaced both front bearings myself a few years ago at around 110,000 miles.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3252416129...5685073288&abcId=9300841&merchantid=138166462

 

[Manfred]

Timken reportedly makes one of the best bearings. I replaced both front bearings myself a few years ago at around 110,000 miles.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3252416129...5685073288&abcId=9300841&merchantid=138166462

I've heard good things about Timken from several people. Those hub assemblies are less expensive than the Motorcraft hubs I was planning to buy. Thank you for the link!

 

[Dmiranda1269]

I've gone with TRQ from 1AAUTO.COM
Never had any issues and always free shipping.