Replacement of front bearing

[chopperman]

I need to replace my driverside wheel bearing. I was told that I wasnt able to get an aliment until this bearing is replaced. Is there a tutorial that shows how to do this. What kind of tools? Is this a big job, how long would it take? Thanks guys. Oh and where would I find the new bearing.

 

[TheMAN]

get it professionally done since you know nothing about the process... it involves using a press!

 

[chopperman]

get it professionally done since you know nothing about the process... it involves using a press!

I know that Im gonna have to get the new bearing pressed in but I will just take it to a shop and pay them to do it. I would just like to know what tools I would need and any other tips or tricks.

 

[chopperman]

i just looked at the manual, it doesnt seem like it gonna be a big task. Im gonna take it to a shop to get it pressed in. It will be alot cheaper then having someone do it.

 

[chopperman]

I might be making this a how to, is anyone interested?

 

[RatLabGuy]

The most "fun" (meaning PITA) part of the job is getting the axle shaft loose soe you can pull the whole hub off. Here's an example of the pain:
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123661108

Re: getting the bearing pressed out - no, not a big deal, take teh whole hub to a shop, they'll push it out and put in a new one for you.

Or, if you are really lazy - I haven't checkedo n this vehicle, but I assume it's the same as all protege models? If you dig around you might find it's cheaper to just order a whole intact hub from a junkyard.
This assumes you are cheap and ok w/ junkyard parts though. I got one for my '95 Tracer (almost identical suspension) for $25. Shop fee + bearing cost more than that.