Where can I rent all these tools?

Jeff is describing how to replace the front wheel bearings. In the front, the bearing is part of a "hub cartridge". Randy is describing how to change the rear bearings on a truck with a "dead" rear axle. The sort of differential which is one massive cast iron assembly from rim to rim. However, your truck has an IRS [Independent Rear Suspension] design. You need to remove the wheels, brakes & the complete rear knuckle assembly. To remove the bearing from the knuckle requires a hydraulic press and a "knife edge" bearing removal tool. I doubt that you have these tools available. If not, find an auto parts store or auto machine shop with these tools. They can press the old bearing out and install the new one for you. Then you can reassemble the knuckle assembly from that point on. The video linked below should help you.


Ford Explorer Independent Rear Suspension Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub...


With the knuckle off, you can easily replace the ball joints at the same time. Odds are you will ruin the original ball joints getting the knuckle assembly off, anyway.

Yes. You have to press the bearing out. If you don't have the press tools. Best to take spindle to a shop and have them press the new one in. Don't know of renting the press tools. Don't forget to torque the axle nut.

as in "won't turn"???
you probably have a seized wheel bearing/hub assembly or frozen brake caliper - you can remove the wheel hub/bearing assembly yourself in about an hour with common hand tools (an impact wrench will really speed this up) - you can rent the wheel nut removal socket at most auto parts stores - you will have to have an automotive shop with a bearing press to remove and replace the wheel bearing ($30-$60) - if the caliper is seized - replace the entire assembly (and probably the ruined brake rotors and pads)

you probably have a seized wheel bearing/hub assembly or frozen brake caliper - you can remove the wheel hub/bearing assembly yourself in about an hour with common hand tools (an impact wrench will really speed this up) - you can rent the wheel nut removal socket at most auto parts stores - you will have to have an automotive shop with a bearing press to remove and replace the wheel bearing ($30-$60) - if the caliper is seized - replace the entire assembly (and probably the ruined brake rotors and pads)

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Except Miata FRONT

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Steering knuckle from the vehicle
   • Inner oil seal from the knuckle
3. Using Mazda Hub Puller tools 49 G033 102, 49 G033 104 and 49 G033 105, pull the front wheel hub from the knuckle assembly.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Bearing inner race from the front wheel hub
   • Retaining ring from within the knuckle
   • Front wheel bearing from the knuckle, using the hub puller tools
   • Brake dust shield
5. Clean and inspect all parts but do not wash or clean the wheel bearing. The bearing must be replaced. To install:
   
6. Using Mazda Press tools 49 G033 107 and 49 H026 103, install a new dust shield cover assembly to the knuckle.
7. Using the press tools, press a new wheel bearing into the knuckle assembly.
8. Install or connect the following:
   • Wheel bearing retaining ring
   • New oil seal using Installation tool 49 V001 795
   • Front wheel hub using the Mazda press tools

REAR

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section. NOTE: The wheel bearings are not serviceable. If the bearings are bad, a new hub/bearing assembly must be installed.
   
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Rear wheels Fig. 1: Exploded view of the rear wheel hub and bearing assembly (disc brake model shown, drum is similar)
     
     
   • Brake drum, if equipped
   • Rear caliper and rotor assembly from the hub, if equipped
   • Hub dust cover
3. Raise the staked portion of the hub retaining nut with a hammer and chisel.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Hub retaining nut and discard it
   • Hub and bearing assembly from the spindle Fig. 2: When installing the new hub nut, be sure to stake it into the notch on the spindle
     
   To install:
   
5. Install or connect the following:
   • Bearing assembly on the spindle. Torque the new nut to 131-173 ft. lbs. (177-235 Nm)
   • Stake the nut into the groove in the spindle
   • Dust cover
   • Assemble the brakes
   • Rear wheel

No, there are no special tools required beyond everyday hand tools.

Raise the vehicle.
Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly from the vehicle If the vehicle is equipped with rear drum brakes, remove any retainer clips from the wheel mounting studs, then pull the brake drum off the hub and bearing.
If the vehicle is equipped with rear disc brakes perform the following:
Remove the two guide pin bolts securing the front disc brake caliper to the steering knuckle.
Remove the disc brake caliper from the knuckle and brake rotor.
Hang the caliper out of the way using a wire hanger or cord. Do not support the caliper by letting it hang by the hydraulic hose.
Remove any retainer clips from the wheel mounting studs, then pull the brake rotor off the hub and bearing.
Remove the dust cap from the hub and bearing assembly
Remove the retaining nut, then the hub and bearing from the knuckle's spindle

Jaguar 2000-06

Wheel Bearings
Removal & Installation

1. Remove the brake disc.
2. Remove and discard the retaining clip. Detach the ABS sensor.
3. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
4. Remove the wheel hub and bearing retaining bolts.
5. Remove the wheel hub and bearing.
6. Prior to applying sealer, clean the ABS sensor sealing surface and the ABS sensor aperture sealing surface.
7. Install a new O-ring seal.
8. Apply a 2.5mm bead of Loctite Ultra Blue 587 Silicone (RTV) sealer to the ABS sensor sealing surface.
9. Install a new ABS sensor retaining clip.
10. Install the hub/bearing assembly. Tighten to 90 Nm.

1. Remove wheel knuckle.

NOTE When removing the wheel hub from the wheel knuckle the bearing will be destroyed and the bearing inner ring will remain on the wheel hub.


Fig. Using special tools, remove the wheel hub-X-Type

1. Using special tools, remove the wheel hub.
2. Using a suitable tool, remove the bearing inner ring.
3. Using special tools, remove the wheel bearing.


Fig. Using a suitable tool, remove the bearing inner ring-X-Type



Fig. Using special tools, remove the wheel bearing-X-Type

To install:



Fig. Insert special tool 204-312 in to 204-309-X-Type

1. Insert special tool 204-312 in to 204-309.
2. Support the wheel knuckle on special tools.

NOTE Make sure wheel bearing is correctly orientated with the colored side facing inboard.

1. Align the bearing over special tool.
2. Using special tools, press bearing into wheel knuckle.
3. Change special tool 204-312 to 204-313.
4. Align the bearing and wheel knuckle over special tool.
5. Slide wheel hub over the guide and align to the bearing.
6. Using special tools install the wheel hub.
7. Install the wheel knuckle.



Fig. Using special tools, press bearing into wheel knuckle-X-Type



Fig. Change special tool 204-312 to 204-313-X-Type



Fig. Align the bearing and wheel knuckle over special tool-X-Type



Fig. Slide wheel hub over the guide and align to the bearing-X-Type

1. Raise front of vehicle and support on stands.
2. Remove appropriate road wheel.
3. Using wire or string, secure brake caliper to road spring to take weight off brake hose.
4. Raise vehicle sufficient to provide access for special tool 204-111.
5. Install special tool 204-111 in road spring.
6. Slacken tool adjuster to suit spring length.
7. Install adaptor and thrust collar.
8. Position stem of tool in center of spring passing dowel through slot in suspension turret.


Fig. Install special tool 204-111 in road spring-XJ Range and XK Range



Fig. Position stem of tool in center of spring passing dowel through slot in suspension turret-XJ Range and XK Range

NOTE When turning tool adjuster, ensure that tool stem does not rotate and disturb position of dowel in suspension turret.

1. Engage dowel of special tool 204-111 in suspension turret and rotate to position across slot.
2. Lower vehicle onto stands.
3. Rotate tool adjuster to tension spring.
4. Remove wheel speed sensor securing screw and withdraw sensor from vertical link.
5. Remove nut securing tie rod outer ball joint to steering arm.
6. Release ball joint from vertical link.
7. Install special tool 211-098 on tie rod outer ball joint.
8. Tighten tool bolt to release taper pin from vertical link.
9. Remove special tool from ball joint and position tie rod for access.
10. Remove nut securing upper control arm ball joint to vertical link.



Fig. Install special tool 211-098 on tie rod outer ball joint-XJ Range and XK Range

continue...

SECTION 204-01: Front Suspension 2000 Focus Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 03/18/2003 Wheel Bearing
Special Tool(s) Installer, Wheel Hub Bearing Cup
204-023 (T73T-1217-A) Remover/Installer, Bushing
204-180 (T93P-5493-A) Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup
205-140 (T80T-4000-F) Adapter for 303-224 (Handle)
205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Puller, Bearing
205-D064 (D84L-1123-A) Installer, Wheel Speed Sensor Ring
206-054 (T93P-20202-A) Removal

1. Remove the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle in this section.

1. NOTE: When removing the hub from the wheel knuckle the bearing will be destroyed. The bearing inner ring will be on the hub and the bearing outer ring will be in the wheel knuckle.
   Using the special tools, remove the wheel hub from the wheel knuckle.

1. CAUTION: The special tools must be used to prevent damage to the hub. If the hub is damaged a new hub must be installed.
   CAUTION: Do not use heat to remove the bearing inner ring.
   Using the special tools, remove the bearing inner ring from the wheel hub.

1. Remove the circlip from the wheel knuckle.

1. Install the old bearing inner ring.
   1. Install the bearing cage on to the bearing inner ring.
   1. Install the bearing cage and inner ring assembly to the wheel knuckle.

1. Using the special tools, remove the bearing outer ring from the wheel knuckle.

Installation
CAUTION: Avoid any impact on the wheel speed sensor ring.
CAUTION: Make sure the wheel speed sensor ring is clean.
CAUTION: Avoid any contact between the wheel speed sensor ring and a magnetic surface.

1. CAUTION: Make sure the wheel bearing is installed into the wheel knuckle with the wheel speed sensor ring, colored black, at the wheel speed sensor end of the wheel knuckle.
   Using the special tools, install the new wheel bearing to the wheel knuckle.

1. NOTE: Make sure the circlip does not cover the wheel speed sensor.
   Install the circlip to the wheel knuckle.

1. Using the special tools, install the wheel hub to the wheel knuckle.

1. Install the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle in this section.

sorry to say this but i own a full repair shop and hate when these come in! with out the correct tools it can't be done without wrecking everything. the rotor is pressed onto the hub and the hub is pressed in to the bearing and the bearing is pressed into the spindle and to remove the rotor you need a tool that cost 200 bucks and i don't think they rent it. but if you get the rotor of then remove spindle and it is as simple as any other wheel bearing if you have a press!.

good luck

drum brakes you remove rear wheel- speed sensor-grease cap-flange nut-outer bearing-brake drum-inner grease seal-inner bearing-drive the bearing races out of the drum hub.to install -install the inner and outer bearing races.apply grease to the bearings and hub cavity.then you install the inner bearing -inner grease seal-brake drum-outer bearing-flange nut torque it to 159 to 192 ft lbs. THE REAR DISC BRAKE WHEEL BEARINGS-you have to remove rear wheel -wheel speed sensor-brake caliper and rotor-rear axle hub bolts-tone the wheel with tool 09445-21000-carrier assembly-nut after unstaking it-press out the rear axle hub-remove the bearing inner race with tool 09445-21000-remove the bushings from the carrier with tools 09453-33000b and 09545-21100.to install -press in the bushings to the carrier with tools 09453-33000b and 09545-21100- press in the bearings to the hub with tool 09221-21000.tighten the flange nut to meet the concave portion of the spindle-press in the tone wheel with tool 09221-21000-torque the nut to 191 ft lbs -install the hub and bearing assembly to the backing plate and torque the bolts to 88 ft lbs-install the brake caliper and rotor.install the wheel speed sensor if equipped.install the rear wheel.TO BUY THE TOOLS TO DO THE JOB.LOOK UP KENT MOORE TOOLS ON INTERNET.