Front wheel bearing

[weezer]

I'm not sure if I'm in the right section, but my passenger side front wheel starts moaning when turning hard left. I have a feeling it's the bearings, which is a sealed unit, meaning one has to replace/order the whole hub assembly.
Has anyone here ever done this.
Can it be the tie rod or control arms?
Suggestions/recommendations?

[dave45056]

I have done the wheel bearing replacement. It was relatively easy. Got the parts at Pelican and they were reasonably priced.
I would do them as a pair, unless you know that the other 1 was done recently.

Buy all the parts shown in the realoem diagram. You may have to destroy the inside dust cap to get the inner race off the kingpin. Some people have trouble getting the rotor off because of the rusty flathead screw that holds it in place. But the fix for that problem has been covered (drill the head off, and replace with a new screw).

[weezer]

Originally Posted by dave45056

I have done the wheel bearing replacement. It was relatively easy. Got the parts at Pelican and they were reasonably priced.
I would do them as a pair, unless you know that the other 1 was done recently.

Buy all the parts shown in the realoem diagram. You may have to destroy the inside dust cap to get the inner race off the kingpin. Some people have trouble getting the rotor off because of the rusty flathead screw that holds it in place. But the fix for that problem has been covered (drill the head off, and replace with a new screw).

Thank you, Dave.
I looked in Pelican and they run about $75.00 each, correct?
Part # 31-22-6-757-024-M342


But before I actually perform this, I really want ascertain whether it is the bearings or Tie Rods.
What did you experience with your car before you replaced the bearings?
Thanks,
Fariz

[dave45056]

To check for tie rod ends, raise the front of the car and check for side to side play in the wheel. Not sure how much is acceptable (maybe 15 minutes or so) but usually it's quite noticable when they are shot. At any rate the steering in the ti is so tight, you would notice this. Also, tie rod ends usually rattle when going straight. Making noise when cornering sounds like a wheel bearing to me.
Also, don't forget the dust sheilds and nut. Nut must be new, front dust cap will be destroyed when you remove it. You MAY get lucky and not need the inner one, but better to have and not need this $2.50 part.