So, as soon as I talk about sellin' my '84 XLT Bronco, I am forced to replace the radiator and t-stat housing, and my pinion seal is leaking profusely. So, I'm keeping the rear axle filled up and next thing that comes up is the Front Right Wheel Bearing is squealing at me.

What tools do I need to change out this Front Right Wheel Bearing? Is this a possible job for a mild shadetree mech, such as me? Also, an other precautions?

'preciate your help.

 

>So, as soon as I talk about sellin' my '84 XLT Bronco, I am
>forced to replace the radiator and t-stat housing, and my
>pinion seal is leaking profusely. So, I'm keeping the rear
>axle filled up and next thing that comes up is the Front
>Right Wheel Bearing is squealing at me.
>
>What tools do I need to change out this Front Right Wheel
>Bearing? Is this a possible job for a mild shadetree mech,
>such as me? Also, an other precautions?
>
>'preciate your help.
>
>

Replacing the bearing is not all that bad. I would recommend a book or a friend that has done this before, but if you do not have any friends :P or too cheap to buy a Chiltons you can always turn to us here at FTE Stop at your local parts store to buy the bearing and the tool to remove it (I can't think of the official name of the tool, but they will know what you are talking about). That is the only "specialty" tool that you will need. Other than that off the top of my head you need, a hex head (not sure what size), an o wring remover (2 flathead screwdrivers work better for me), and a socket or two. While you are there check your hubs for wear and tear. Make sure you grease up the new bearing! I would say replace the other while you are at it. Hope this helps

CHRIS

 

Thanks for the input, Chris. I've got a Haynes Manual, so I was consulting my "friends" here at FTE ahead of time. As I've experienced, the book doesn't always have the right information, so I've asked for some input from the board.

The Manual says I need a slide puller and some sort of Spanner Lock Nut Wrench tool. I reckon I'll head to NAPA to see what they've got for me. Of course, Haynes gave a Ford part number for the tools, but I'm afraid of what the price will be for buying them from the dealer.

I'm comfortable with doing the work, but I want to go into it well-informed.

Thanks.

 

The spanner lock nut tool is the tool the previous poster is talking about. It is a big socket with tabs on it, 34mm I think. You will need it, but it is cheap though.

 

NAPA had the tool in stock when I did it last year.