I have a 2001 F-150 supercrew and it appears that the left rear wheel bearings are going bad, I am really handy with do it yourself jobs and would like to replace the bearing myself, has anyone done this and how difficult of job is this and what do I need to know?

 

Remove left rear wheel, remove caliper (if equiped with disc brakes), remove disc. Remove differential cover (drain pan required to catch oil), push in on axle to remove retaining ring, remove axle. Bearing is now visible in housing, using puller, remove bearing. Reverse procedure for assembly.

 

They don't use a bolt on bearing in that truck? I am sure they did. If so, it is even easier.

Remove wheel, remove caliper and bracket. Remove rotor. Remove axle nut with impact. Push axle in by hand or with a hammer. Loosen and remove three bolts on back of bearing. They surround the axle boot. While pushing on the axle with your thumb, push axle in.

Reverse to install.

Axle nut should be around 180-250 ft pounds. Use red locktite on threads for wheel bearing bolts.

 

If my wheel bearing is going bad will I have to replace the axle?

 

No