95 Accord Front Wheel Bearing Replacement DIY?

I have a 95 Accord with one of the front wheel bearings going bad. Took
it to a tire place today for a diagnoses. They couldn't tell if it was
the L or R front. Manager said when I wanted to bring it in he had a
stethoscope at home and would bring it in on the day I schedule for
repair to find out which side it is.

Quote;
$130 for the bearing -
$164 for labor -
$20 for "shop supplies" -
$20 tax

Grand total
$334

Is this a DIY project if I can find out which side it is?
Any special tools needed?
I was told that the bearing is pressed in. Obviously I don't have a
press but could have it removed and pressed in? Or buy an aftermarket
hub&bearing combo for $75?

Tried to find a step by step online, unsucsessful. My "Chilton's" has
no info.

Try the free online repair guide at AutoZone:

http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d800d1925.jsp

It shows you how to remove and install the hub bearing, but you do need
a press and the necessary press support and driver. A properly equipped
machine shop or the dealer can do this for you. Check the labor cost
first.

After market part lists at rockauto.com: BECK/ARNLEY Part # 0514108
Front Wheel Bearing, 2 Per Car $58.79. So your complete assembly at
$75 sounds like a good deal. Make sure it's from a reputable source.


wrote:
> I have a 95 Accord with one of the front wheel bearings going bad. Took
> it to a tire place today for a diagnoses. They couldn't tell if it was
> the L or R front. Manager said when I wanted to bring it in he had a
> stethoscope at home and would bring it in on the day I schedule for
> repair to find out which side it is.
>
> Quote;
> $130 for the bearing -
> $164 for labor -
> $20 for "shop supplies" -
> $20 tax
>
> Grand total
> $334
>
> Is this a DIY project if I can find out which side it is?
> Any special tools needed?
> I was told that the bearing is pressed in. Obviously I don't have a
> press but could have it removed and pressed in? Or buy an aftermarket
> hub&bearing combo for $75?
>
> Tried to find a step by step online, unsucsessful. My "Chilton's" has
> no info.

wrote:
>
> I have a 95 Accord with one of the front wheel bearings going bad. Took
> it to a tire place today for a diagnoses. They couldn't tell if it was
> the L or R front. Manager said when I wanted to bring it in he had a
> stethoscope at home and would bring it in on the day I schedule for
> repair to find out which side it is.
>
> Quote;
> $130 for the bearing -
> $164 for labor -
> $20 for "shop supplies" -
> $20 tax
>
> Grand total
> $334
>
> Is this a DIY project if I can find out which side it is?
> Any special tools needed?
> I was told that the bearing is pressed in. Obviously I don't have a
> press but could have it removed and pressed in? Or buy an aftermarket
> hub&bearing combo for $75?
>
> Tried to find a step by step online, unsucsessful. My "Chilton's" has
> no info.


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Whatever you try, don't hammer on any bearing you plan to re-use. Good
parts diagrams are at www.slhondaparts.com

'Curly'

> wrote
> Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but, I've gone to sl
> almost every time
> I've needed to fix something and 9 times out of 10 I can't
> find what
> I'm looking for.
>
> Example, what I'm looking for now, 95 Accord wheel
> bearing.

A few years ago I too kvetched about the ridiculous
subheadings for finding the different Honda parts at
slhonda.com , Majestic, et al.

Some kind, older soul confirmed the method was akin to
madness at times but said to persevere; the parts are indeed
always there.

In this case, try the front brake section, e.g. for an LX:

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...+BRAKE+%281%29

wrote:
> I have a 95 Accord with one of the front wheel bearings going bad. Took
> it to a tire place today for a diagnoses. They couldn't tell if it was
> the L or R front. Manager said when I wanted to bring it in he had a
> stethoscope at home and would bring it in on the day I schedule for
> repair to find out which side it is.
>
> Quote;
> $130 for the bearing -
> $164 for labor -
> $20 for "shop supplies" -
> $20 tax
>
> Grand total
> $334
>
> Is this a DIY project if I can find out which side it is?
> Any special tools needed?
> I was told that the bearing is pressed in. Obviously I don't have a
> press but could have it removed and pressed in? Or buy an aftermarket
> hub&bearing combo for $75?
>
> Tried to find a step by step online, unsucsessful. My "Chilton's" has
> no info.
>

1. if they can't tell which bearing, be very very careful about using
their services!
2. the bearing is not adjustable.
3. if you're talking replacement with junkyard parts, that's a good
idea. need more than just the hub and bearing though - need the whole
knuckle unless you have a bearing press.
4. bearings cost ~$60 each.

Make sure to check the rear wheel bearings The noise can sometimes fool you
as to where it is comming from.