tighten wheel bearings

[Ed Fenwick]

Hi folks, a mechanic told me that the front wheels were a little loose when he rocked at 12 and 6 oclock, The bearings are about 3 years old, maybe 15K mikes. He says that he should repack them. Can I just tighten the outer nut and be ok. I am too old to pack the bearings and he wants $110.00.
TKS Ed

 

[carlthess40]

Don’t go cheap when it comes to packing the bearings, they need the grease,


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[RedRanger 7]

On my 2003 4X4 I dont think I could repack them. Is yours 2 wheel drive?
My 4X4 97 Ranger needed to be snugged up almost every month
Hopefully you will get a more knowledgeable reply soon
Thanks Dave

 

[Ed Fenwick]

Thanks, guys, mine is a two wheel drive so the repackables are up front.

 

[EddieS'04]

Ed this is from my master manual..for fronts on 2/wd. If you cant read i will try to enlarge it

 

[Todd Z]

Look, You "Could" just tighten 1 or 2 castle crowns.... It could last forever, it could burn up..... Only way is to really check with it apart…

 

[Ed Fenwick]

Thanks guys, I had a mechanic repack the fronts for me, he charged $118. Does that sound right?
God bless Ed

 

[Todd Z]

Yeah, especially if he had to remove the rotors to back the backs..... If not, its still an ok price...