I was wondering where I could get more information about changing the front wheel bearings on my ’02 Accent. I think they are on the way out, humming in the front end; they have been replaced once before @60k. This time I think I am going to do them myself (180k), I know they are presses on I just need more information (diagrams or any other instructions) about how to disassemble them so I can take them to a Napa store and have them remove the old ones and replace/press them with the new. I know it is going to be a pain but I am looking at a savings of over $350! Even if it takes me all day I am still better off taking the day off and doing them myself. I just think its nuts to pay $450 for bearings. If anyone has any insight on this matter I would appreciate it.
Thanks Jeffrey

 

Here you go:



2002 > G 1.6 DOHC > Driveshaft and axle
REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle and remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the castle nut.
3. Remove the front caliper assembly from the knuckle and suspend it with a wire.
4. Remove the wheel speed sensor from the knuckle.
5. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle using the Special Tool (09568-34000).

NOTE:
- Be sure to tie the cord of the Special Tool (09568-34000) to the nearby part.
- Loosen the nut, but do not remove it.

6. Disconnect the strut assembly from the knuckle.


7. Disconnect the driveshaft from the hub.
8. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the knuckle using the Special Tool (09568-34000).


9. Remove the hub and knuckle as an assembly.

INSPECTION
1. Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.
2. Check the brake disc for scoring and damage.
3. Check the knuckle for cracks.
4. Check the snap ring for crack or damage.

DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the brake disc from the hub.
2. Remove the snap ring.


3. Install the Special Tool(09517-21500, 09517-29000, 09517-3A000) as illustrated.


4. Remove the hub from the knuckle by turning the nut of the Special Tool (09517-21500).
5. Remove the Special Tool (09517-21500, 09517-29000, 09517-3A000) and the dust cover.
6. Remove the bearing inner race from the hub using the Special Tool (09495-33000).


7. Using the Special Tool (09495-33100, 09517-29000), remove the wheel bearing outer race from the knuckle.


REASSEMBLY
1. Apply a thin coat of multi-purpose grease to the knuckle and bearing contact surface.
2. Using the Special Tool (09532-31200A), press the bearing into the knuckle.

NOTE:
- Do not press on the inner race of the wheel bearing. That will cause damage to the bearing assembly.
- When installing a bearing assembly, always use a new one.
- Left and right bearing must be from one manufacturer.

3. Install the dust cover.


4. Using the Special Tool(09495-33100), press the hub into the knuckle.

NOTE:
- Do not press on the outer race of the wheel bearing. That will cause damage to the bearing assembly.

5. Install the brake disc.
6. Tighten the hub to the knuckle to 220~260 Nm (2200~2600 kg·cm, 159~188 lb·ft) with the Special Tool (09517-21500).


7. Rotate the hub several times to seat bearing.
8. Measure the hub bearing starting torque.
Hub bearing starting torque [Limit] :
1.8 Nm (18 kgf·cm, 1.33 lbf·ft) or less

9. If the starting torque is 0 Ncm (0 lb·ft), measure the hub bearing axial end play.
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wow, thanks a lot!! That was a lot more than i ever hoped for!!

 

I logged in to the HMA website, but when I bring up pages they are not that clear.

Thanks

Terry