I seem to be replacing front wheel bearings on my 2004 kia sedona 2.9crdi mpv every 6 months.is their a stronger wheel bearing than the kia manufactured one.

Fix It Right! - Front Hub Bearing Replacement - YouTube

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0LCkycUcqM
Sep 7, 2011 - Uploaded by OneSourceAutomotive
Front Hub Bearing Replacement (S1E3) Demonstrated on a 2004Kia Sedona FWD. ... on a front-wheel ...

Kia Sportage wheel bearing replacement - YouTube

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wa6NREeozbE
Apr 3, 2014 - Uploaded by Jo Daddy's Garage
I did a quick replacement of a bad rear wheel bearing/hub on aKia ... How to install front struts on a Kia ...

Disassembly 1. Remove oil seal from front wheel hub. 2. Remove front wheel hub assembly with suitable tool.

3. Remove retaining ring. If the bearing inner race remains on wheel hub, grind a section of inner race until approximately 0.020 in (0.5 mm) remains. Remove race with a chisel.

4. Remove wheel bearing with suitable tool.

• Do not remove dust cover unless necessary. • Do not reuse dust cover if removed. 5. Mark relative positions of dust cover and knuckle for proper reassembly. 6. Remove dust cover with a chisel.

• Do not remove wheel hub bolt unless necessary. • Do not reuse wheel hub bolt if removed. 7. Remove wheel hub bolt with a press.

Assembly 1. Press in new wheel studs. Front wheel hub press in either bolt turning or loosening by the torque of 108.5 lb•ft (147 N•m, 15 kg•m) shall not be premissible.

2. Mark new dust cover to match the removed dust cover. 3. Align mark on new dust cover with knuckle. 4. Install new dust cover with suitable tool.

5. Install new wheel bearing with suitable tool. 6. Install front wheel hub assembly with suitable tool.

• Use a new oil seal, and apply grease to seal. • Install oil seal so that it is flush with knuckle. 7. Install new oil seal with SST(0K993 331 016).

"Better Manufactured" is a subjective term. All bearings are manufactured pretty much the same, it is the quality of the components that differentiates them. The issue is with design. The bearings are designed to fail because they are sealed and cannot be re-lubricated. If you are looking for a quality aftermarket, I use Timken and haven't had a single issue with any Timken product I've installed in customer's vehicles.

could be spindle the boss will wear out when the bearing gets worn out just replaced one on the drivers side got from salvage yard whole thing

The wheel bearing is pressed into the steering knuckle and the hub is pressed into the wheel bearing. Hope this helps.

My guess is the original shim that came with the factory bearing and hub assembly was discarded and never installed on the new bearing (That does not come with a shim) causing the new bearing to fail.

most likely a wheel bearing. to determine which one, lift up the car so wheels are in the air. grab onto the strut spring, and spin the wheel. You should fell roughness in your hand on the wheel that is bad, the good wheel will fell smooth.

one check if your wheels are tight 95 ftlbs if mag wheels remove make sure no heavy corrosin arond hub and rim wheel will not seat properly and come loose. 2 check front end if belts are showing check ball joints and tie rides for wear vans are also known
for bad wheel bearings even if you cant hear it at 80km50mph give or take it may have ecssive play
check that front end .otherchecks ps pump and or loose p/s belt

the wheel bearin and hub is one . the bearin is press in . some times it just easer to change the hole thing .and you will have to disconect the tierod upper and lower ball joint . i hope this help you

I have the same van there was a factory recall to repair the bearings in the front tires. If taken in to a kia dealer this problem will be repaired for free.